{"product_id":"the-great-worship-awakening-isbn-9780787951269","title":"The Great Worship Awakening","description":"In this helpful (and much-needed) book, author Robb Redman-pastor, consultant, and educator-offers a unique insider's explanation of the ins and outs of Christian worship trends. The book explores the four major developments that comprise what he calls the \"worship awakening\": the seeker service movement, the \"praise and worship\" movement, the Christian worship music industry, and the liturgical renewal movement. Redman explains that these trends offer important examples and lessons for established churches. The Great Worship Awakening also includes helpful guidance for congregations who are considering making changes to their current worship style. Acknowledgments.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part One: New Ways to Worship.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1. The Seeker Service: Evangelism and Worship.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 2. The Praise and Worship Movement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 3. The Contemporary Worship Music Industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 4. The Liturgical Renewal Movement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part Two: Contours of the Worship Awakening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 5. Ethnicity, Culture, and the Worship Awakening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 6. How Generations View Worship.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 7. The Postmodern Worldview.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 8. Popular Culture and the Worship Awakening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Part Three: Leading a Worship Awakening in Your Church.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 9. A Theology of the Worship Awakening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 10. Sources and Strategies for Worship Innovation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Author.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \"Few writers today combine the breadth of scholarship and the kindof cultural relevancy that can put a finger on the pulse of what isgoing on in churches across America. In this book, Robb Redmandraws upon his experience as a scholar, pastor, and consultant tothousands of pastors across America. He offers a biblicallygrounded analysis along with practical alternatives for those whoare seeking a worship awakening in their church.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- David Miller, pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Seminole,Flordia; author, Contemporary Worship in the ReformedTradition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"With all the various strains, tensions, and changes in Protestantworship today, it is easy to get lost. Robb Redman provides auseful map to negotiate current trends in worship. Confused?Overwhelmed? Redman's assessment of the influences on worshiptoday-their background, importance, and Achilles' heels-and hisunderstanding of the different contexts for Protestant worshipprovide guidance in a tumultuous, exciting time.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Lester Ruth, assistant professor of worship and liturgy,Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Robb Redman provides a most helpful perspective on postmodernworship.\u003cbr\u003e Regardless of the perspective of the reader, all will benefit fromthe\u003cbr\u003e author's balanced critique of each perspective and recommendationsfor\u003cbr\u003e local congregations.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- C. Michael Hawn, professor of church music, Perkins Schoolof Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Robb Redman has located the key concerns that underlie theworship\u003cbr\u003e anxieties I encounter in my work as a pastor and worshipconsultant. As\u003cbr\u003e Christians we are called to be \"in the world, but not of theworld!\" So\u003cbr\u003e away with all these concessions to pop culture! Redman doesestablished\u003cbr\u003e church culture a great favor by bringing it into dialogue withthe\u003cbr\u003e contemporary world and at the same time providing a veryhelpful\u003cbr\u003e vocabulary for the discussion.\"\u003cbr\u003e -- Lyell Heise, pastor, Avondale College Seventh-DayAdventist Church, Cooranbong NSW, Australia  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobb Redman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading consultant for churches involved in worship redesign and innovation and has served as a consulting editor for \u003cem\u003eWorship Leader\u0026lt;\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. Currently a pastor of Forest Hills Presbyterian Chruch in Helotes, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio, he was a vice president at Maranatha! Music and formerly director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCATCH THE NEW WAVE OF WORSHIP, RELEVANCE, AND REVIVAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“The Great Worship Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e is a periscopic view of worship. It is a ‘must-read’ for every church leader who desires to lead the way into the future.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Buddy Owens,\u003c\/b\u003e Maranatha! Publishing, general editor, \u003ci\u003eNIV Worship Bible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“The intelligent leader’s guide to the morphing worship landscape. Refreshingly balanced but passionate, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Worship Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e is worship’s \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Sally Morgenthaler,\u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eWorship Evangelism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Robb Redman is a scholar, a pastor, but most of all a person who worships God with heart, hands and voice. Redman’s gift to us is this fantastic book. Those who worship God do so in Spirit and truth. \u003ci\u003eThe Great Worship Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e invites us to worship in any number of ways.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Randy Rowland,\u003c\/b\u003e pastor, Church at the Center, Seattle, Washington; author, \u003ci\u003eGet a Life!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sins We Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Robb Redman is my most reliable guide on what is going on in the worship awakening. He understands how new worship expressions are shaped by youth culture, the charismatic approach, the Church Growth movement, and much more. His use of solid historical and theological resources is surprising and delightful. I’ve been looking forward to this book for several years, and I’m glad he’s finally done it.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Hughes Oliphant Old,\u003c\/b\u003e author, \u003ci\u003eWorship That is Reformed According to Scripture;\u003c\/i\u003e visiting instructor in worship, Princeton Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Redman ably identifies the challenges today’s churches face in developing worship that has both theological integrity and cultural authenticity. His theological analysis and practical advice show wisdom and balance. This book will be especially appreciated in denominations with strong historical worship traditions by pastors and worship leaders who want help sorting out the positive contributions of the contemporary worship renewal movement from which they might draw.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003e—Phil Butin,\u003c\/b\u003e president, San Francisco Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Few writers today combine the breadth of scholarship and the kind of cultural relevancy that can put a finger on the pulse of what is going on in churches across America. In this book, Robb Redman draws upon his experience as a scholar, pastor, and consultant to thousands of pastors across America. He offers a biblically grounded analysis along with practical alternatives for those who are seeking a worship awakening in their church.\" \u003cbr\u003e  — David Miller, pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Seminole, Flordia; author, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Worship in the Reformed Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \"With all the various strains, tensions, and changes in Protestant worship today, it is easy to get lost. Robb Redman provides a useful map to negotiate current trends in worship. Confused? Overwhelmed? Redman's assessment of the influences on worship today-their background, importance, and Achilles' heels-and his understanding of the different contexts for Protestant worship provide guidance in a tumultuous, exciting time.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Lester Ruth, assistant professor of worship and liturgy, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Robb Redman provides a most helpful perspective on postmodern worship.\u003cbr\u003e  Regardless of the perspective of the reader, all will benefit from the\u003cbr\u003e  author's balanced critique of each perspective and recommendations for\u003cbr\u003e  local congregations.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — C. Michael Hawn, professor of church music, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Robb Redman has located the key concerns that underlie the worship\u003cbr\u003e  anxieties I encounter in my work as a pastor and worship consultant. As\u003cbr\u003e  Christians we are called to be \"in the world, but not of the world!\" So\u003cbr\u003e  away with all these concessions to pop culture! Redman does established\u003cbr\u003e  church culture a great favor by bringing it into dialogue with the\u003cbr\u003e  contemporary world and at the same time providing a very helpful\u003cbr\u003e  vocabulary for the discussion.\"\u003cbr\u003e  — Lyell Heise, pastor, Avondale College Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Cooranbong NSW, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990243918053,"sku":"NP9780787951269","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787951269.jpg?v=1761787039","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-great-worship-awakening-isbn-9780787951269","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}