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Rienstra, Debra.

Worship words : discipling language for faithful ministry / Debra Rienstra and Ron Rienstra. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2009. - 286 p. : ill., music ; 23 cm. - Engaging worship . - Engaging worship. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-279) and index.

Introduction -- The dimensions of language in worship -- Worship as dialogic encounter -- On chatter and patter -- On repetition -- The puzzle of authenticity -- Watch your figures : metaphor in worship -- Naming God : meeting the one who is -- Something old : inviting tradition into today -- Something new : incarnating the Gospel now -- Something borrowed : worshiping with the global church -- Something blue : the ministry of lament -- The embedded Word : putting it all together -- Appendix 1: Practical advice on all occasions : ten tips -- Appendix 2: Worship planning process -- Appendix 3: Assessing songs for congregational use.

ISBN: 9780801036163 (pbk.) 080103616X (pbk.)

LCCN: 2008038276

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA8C6687 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014794570 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Public worship.
Language and languages--Religious aspects--Christianity.

LC Class. No.: BV 15 / .R54 2009