Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction: Why a Book about Worship Design? 1
Phase 1 Laying the Foundations for Worship 11
1 Establishing the Foundation: Biblical Worship 13
2 Setting the Cornerstone: Worship Is Centered in Jesus Christ 31
Phase 2 Raising the Structure for Worship 47
3 Four Rooms for Encountering God: The Gospel Order of Worship 49
4 The First Room: The Gathering 67
5 The Second Room: The Word 83
6 The Third Room: The Table of the Lord 103
7 The Third Room: The Alternative Response to the Word 115
8 The Fourth Room: The Sending 129
Phase 3 Installing Windows for Encountering God 141
9 Encountering God in Prayer: Capturing the Heart of Worship 143
10 Encountering God in Music: Singing the Church's Song 169
11 Encountering God in Music: Offering "Sound" Musical Leadership 201
12 Encountering God in the Christian Year: Remembering the Whole Narrative 227
Phase 4 Welcoming Worshipers for Authentic Engagement 243
13 Engaging Style: Expressing Worship in an Authentic Voice 245
14 Global Worship: Open the Doors and See All the People 271
15 The Hospitable Worship Leader: Engaging Worshipers as Participants 291
Appendix A A Definition of Christian Worship 303
Appendix B Ten Basic Steps in Designing Vital Worship 305
Appendix C Checklist for Designing Vital Worship 307
Appendix D Seven Tips for Engaging with Livestreamed Worship 309
Notes 313
Index 333
