John D, Witvliet is director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and associate professor of music and worship at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He also teaches in the religion department at Calvin College.

What exactly is worship? How can we account for its power? In Worship Seeking Understanding, noted worship expert John Witvliet mines the riches of the Bible, theology, history, music, and pastoral research to provide windows into the practice of Christian worship.   
 With this work, Witvliet attempts to build bridges between theory and practice, among various worship-related disciplines, and across denominational lines. If worship renewal is to occur, each bridge must be formed. His hope is that this work will not only articulate questions about worship but also enrich the practice of worship in congregations today. Witvliet's broad scope and insightful advice will be welcomed by pastors, worship leaders, church leaders, and students.

With insight and care, this call for worship renewal will enrich the practice of worship in congregations today.

Biblical Studies  
 1. The Former Prophets and the Practice of Christian Worship  
 2. Praise and Lament in the Psalms and in Liturgical Prayer  
 Theological Studies  
 3. Covenant Theology in Ecumenical Discussions of the Lord's Supper  
 4. Theological Models for the Relationship of Liturgy and Culture  
 Historical Studies  
 5. Images and Themes in John Calvin's Theology of Liturgy  
 6. Baptism as a Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Thought of John Calvin  
 7. The Americanization of Reformed Worship  
 8. Theological Issues at the Genesis of the Frontier Worship Tradition in Nineteenth Century America  
 Musical Studies  
 9. The Spirituality of the Psalter in Calvin's Geneva  
 10. Soul Food for the People of God  
 11. The Blessing and Bane of the North American Evangelical Megachurch  
 Pastoral Studies  
 12. Discerning the Spirits  
 13. Planning and Leading Worship as a Pastoral Task  
 14. Celebrating the Christian Passover in Easter Worship  
 15. How Common Worship Forms Us for Our Encounter with Death

Worship Seeking Understanding is an eBook by John D. Witvliet exploring the essence and impact of worship through biblical, theological, and historical lenses. Ideal for pastors and worship leaders.

\["For pastors and worship leaders seeking deeper understanding", "Clarifies the essence and power of Christian worship", "You will enrich worship practices in your congregation"\]

Discover the depth of worship with insights from John Witvliet.

Witvliet, John D.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Worship Seeking Understanding

Part 1 Biblical Studies

1 The Former Prophets and the Practice of Christian Worship

2 Praise and Lament in the Psalms and in Liturgical Prayer

Part 2 Theological Studies

3 Covenant Theology in Ecumenical Discussions of the Lord's Supper

4 Theological Models for the Relationship between Liturgy and Culture

Part 3 Historical Studies

5 Images and Themes in John Calvin's Theology of Liturgy

6 Baptism as a Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Thought of John Calvin

7 The Americanization of Reformed Worship

8 Theological Issues in the Frontier Worship Tradition in Nineteenth-Century America

Part 4 Musical Studies

9 The Spirituality of the Psalter in Calvin's Geneva

10 Soul Food for the People of God

11 The Blessing and Bane of the North American Evangelical Megachurch

Part 5 Pastoral Studies

12 Making Good Choices in an Era of Liturgical Change

13 Planning and Leading Worship as a Pastoral Task

14 Celebrating the Christian Passover in Easter Worship

15 How Common Worship Forms Us for Our Encounter with Death

Other Worship-Related Writings by John D. Witvliet

Index

Notes

What exactly is worship? How can we account for its power? In Worship Seeking Understanding, noted worship expert John Witvliet mines the riches of the Bible, theology, history, music, and pastoral research to provide windows into the practice of Christian worship.  
 With this work, Witvliet attempts to build bridges between theory and practice, among various worship-related disciplines, and across denominational lines. If worship renewal is to occur, each bridge must be formed. His hope is that this work will not only articulate questions about worship but also enrich the practice of worship in congregations today. Witvliet's broad scope and insightful advice will be welcomed by pastors, worship leaders, church leaders, and students.

What exactly is worship? How can we account for its power? This title mines the riches of the Bible, theology, history, music, and pastoral research to provide windows into the practice of Christian worship. It attempts to build bridges between theory and practice, among various worship-related disciplines, and across denominational lines.

What exactly is worship? How can we account for its power? In "Worship Seeking Understanding", noted worship expert John Witvliet mines the riches of the Bible, theology, history, music, and pastoral research to provide windows into the practice of Christian worship. With this work, Witvliet attempts to build bridges between theory and practice, among various worship-related disciplines, and across denominational lines. If worship renewal is to occur, each bridge must be formed. His hope is that this work will not only articulate questions about worship but also enrich the practice of worship in congregations today. Witvliet's broad scope and insightful advice will be welcomed by pastors, worship leaders, church leaders, and students.

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