Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice

The church’s worship has always been shaped by its understanding of the gospel. Here the bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching brings biblical and historical perspective to discussions about worship, demonstrating that the gospel has shaped key worship traditions and should shape today’s worship as well.
This accessible and engaging book provides the church with a Christ-centered understanding of worship to help it transcend the traditional/contemporary worship debate and unite in ministry and mission priorities. Contemporary believers will learn how to shape their worship based on Christ’s ministry to and through them. The book’s insights and practical resources for worship planning will be useful to pastors, worship leaders, worship planning committees, missionaries, and worship and ministry students.
Contents
Part 1: Gospel Worship
1. The Gospel of Structure
2. The Roman Story
3. Luther’s Story
4. Calvin’s Story
5. Westminster’s Story
6. The Modern Story
7. The Gospel Story
8. Christ’s Story
9. “Re-presenting” Christ’s Story
10. The Mission of Our Story
11. The Aspects of Our Story
12. The Components of Our Story
Part 2: Gospel Worship Resources
13. Call to Worship
14. Affirmation of Faith
15. Confession of Sin
16. Assurance of Pardon
17. Rubrics (Transitions)
18. Historic Components
19. Scripture Reading History and Practice
20. Christ-Centered Sermons
21. Benedictions and Charges
22. Worship Service Examples
23. Communion Service Thoughts
24. Music Style Thoughts
25. Worship Resources on the Internet