Publications

Worship Frames

By: Deborah Kapp

Deborah Kapp explores how the sociological concept of frames can help us better understand the social and human dynamics of worship.

Worship That Changes Lives

By: Alexis Abernethy

This book offers a balanced and wide-ranging approach to the relationship between worship and spiritual transformation.

Worship Words

By: Ron Rienstra, Debra Rienstra

This book seeks to help students, pastors, and worship leaders come to a renewed appreciation and understanding of words in worship and to inspire them to use words more intentionally--to the greater glory of God and the greater blessing of God's people.

A New Song for an Old World

By: Calvin Stapert

Calvin Stapert challenges Christians to learn from the wisdom of the early church as they seek to explore appropriate music today.

An Architecture of Immanence

By: Mark Torgerson

Modern architecture has heavily influenced the construction of new sacred spaces, producing a new way of building that emphasizes God's coming near to us.

Christian Worship Worldwide

By: Charles Farhadian

As Christianity has boomed in the non-Western world, several questions have emerged regarding how worship and culture relate. Charles Farhadian presents a timely investigation of their interaction.

The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship

By: John D. Witvliet

The psalms are a valuable source for worship, but they can prove daunting without direction. John Witvliet offers a solution with this brief yet comprehensive guide to using the psalms in worship.

The Work of the People

By: Marlea Gilbert

This book will guide congregations in worship that encourages spiritual growth, welcomes new participants, and sends people out as the body of Christ to transform the world.

Touching the Altar: The Old Testament for Christian Worship

By: Carol Bechtel

Bechtel explores some of the questions at the heart of Christian worship, considering the often neglected Old Testament as essential to understanding our purpose in worship.

What Language Shall I Borrow

By: Ronald Byars

Byars argues that the communal worship speech that truly honors both the majesty and the intimacy of God is, in fact, biblical language.

Stilling the Storm

By: Kathy Smith

Smith explores the wide range of liturgical resources available for congregations in difficult situations and how those resources can best fit the specific situation they are experiencing.

The Art of Worship

From enlisting and training an effective leadership crew to overcoming opposition from resistant church members, The Art of Worship charts a clear course through every aspect of worship.