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.
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Public worship. Language and languages--Religious aspects--Christianity.