ISBN: 1630884286 9781630884284

Category: Religion / Christian Rituals & Practice / Worship & Liturgy

Page count: 297

<p><i>Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven</i><br>is a practical and foundational resource for pastors and worship<br>leaders of all kinds. It addresses an urgent need in the church today:<br>as our communities become increasingly diverse, how can we offer worship<br>that is authentic and engaging for all of God’s people, including<br>longtime church members? The authors offer an empathetic, step-by-step<br>approach, providing readers with knowledge, skills, and strategies to<br>successfully introduce inclusive, multicultural worship in any setting.<br>Davis and Lerner are expert practitioners and pioneers who invite us to<br>break new ground with them, making worship that more closely reflects<br>God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.<br>“<i>Multicultural</i><br>is more than a buzzword. It is God’s desire for the church. Davis and<br>Lerner’s practical approach shows us how to truly reflect God’s<br>multicultural kingdom in worship.”—Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor of New Church Development, Ginghamsburg Church, Tipp City, OH<br>“This<br>is an essential and practical guide that every worship leader, pastor,<br>and church leader needs to read, learn, digest, and practice.” —James R. Hart, President, Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, Orange Park, FL<br>“Lerner and Davis’s superb book is a practical resource for connection and community-building in any environment.” —Lance Winkler, Director of Contemporary Worship, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS<br>“<i>Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven</i><br>offers a wealth of good theology, encouraging case studies, life-tested<br>models, and strategies for developing multicultural worship in all<br>kinds of communities. We’ve been waiting a long time for this book!” —Robin P. Harris, President, International Council of Ethnodoxologists; Director, Center for Excellence in World Arts<br>“<i>Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven</i><br>will help you identify the critical questions, take intentional steps,<br>and promote a spirit of inclusion in your church. Your worship will<br>reflect God’s love for all people, not just one kind of people, in an<br>increasingly diverse society.” —Mark DeYmaz, Lead Pastor, Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas; author of <i>Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church</i></p>