
Linda J. Clark, Joanne Swenson, Mark Stamm
(Paperback and Video combo)
Every congregation has a certain “tone” or “feel,” because its members do things a particular way. How We Seek God Together identifies and explores congregational worship style, providing a unique resource for congregations seeking to answer the question “Why do we do things the way that we do?”
How We Seek God Together was developed by three researchers who independently spent a year worshiping and “living” with one of three Methodist congregations, each with a distinct and well-done worship style. Through this remarkable book and its accompanying video, the authors invite clergy and congregations to study their own worship style and to discover what reflects their unique identity and describes “who we are” as a faith community. Foreword by Don E. Saliers, former president, North American Academy of Liturgy. Twenty-minute video included.
“How We Seek God Together helps today's pastor lead congregations in their efforts to improve the worship experience through the use of music that meets biblical norms and serves theology as a response to God. This book will prove to be a definite resource to aid pastors and congregations in organizing a music education program for their faith community. I hope all who read this book will be inspired by the inspirational video, interviews, and examination of cultural trends.” —Michael E. Ellis
“This extraordinary resource package (book and video) is an eye-opener in every sense of the word! What a blessing it will be for the worship committee, the church staff, the board of deacons, or the strategic planning team that seeks to behold, honor, and hourish the unique identity of their own congregation. The authors take us with them on a spiritual journey into the soul of three very different churches—not the superstars of the religious world, but three ordinary congregations so clear about who they are that God shines right through them. Each aspect of this work—the profoundly respectful tone, the compelling video, the clear text, and the do-able exercises—makes it an extraordinary vehicle for congregational self-understanding and spiritual growth. It will become the standard work for equipping clergy and church musicians to make wise decisions about liturgical change and enrichment.” —Alice Mann
ISBN# 1-56699-242-7
Alban No. AL233
paper, 137 pages
2001
In stock
$20.00
($16.00 for members)
