Sent and Gathered: A Worship Manual for the Missional Church

Book, 2009, 264 pp
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The era of fighting over worship styles and musical preferences in worship is, in some camps, drawing to a close. There is a refreshing breeze of worship renewal blowing through the Christian church not only in North America but also in many places across the planet. It is characterized by churches—local, national, and global—seeking to learn from their historical and denominational roots as well as from the liturgical expressions of Christians in other places. At times, this occurs as one congregation borrows from the resources and practices of a church across town. At other times, it happens when a congregation borrows worship ideas or music from another culture or country. Sometimes both happen at once. But the interest is not merely in borrowing from others. It also involves rethinking patterns of the past and finding in them value for present use.

This book addresses the current situation by describing the nature of this liturgical convergence and providing principles for shaping liturgies that are missionally focused, creative, dynamic, theologically congruent, and appropriate to each local setting. It addresses the question of Christian worship in a general way and does not presume to speak particularly to a single worship tradition or denomination. The hope is that we can explore the common ground that unites us as Christian worshipers who gather regularly for prayer, praise, and communion with our Creator.

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