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Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God
by
Bob Kauflin
Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the Godwho created us. This book focuses readers on the essentials ofGod-honoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practicalapplication in a way that works in the real world. The author, apastor and noted songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so that they can root theircongr
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Published
March 31st 2008
by Crossway Books
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Most of the readers who will crack open this book will tell you that worship matters, but most of them will not be able to tell you why it matters so much. For this reason, Kauflin sets out to demonstrate the significance of worship and the biblical teaching regarding it. The book is far more than a theology of worship, but is an extremely practical guide to worship. Rather than focusing on the theoretical, Kauflin dwells on the practical and gives many personal illustrations of the challenge...more
This is an excellent book that focuses around leading the singing portion of a church service. The first two sections of the book (The Leader and The Task) are excellent but somewhat slow going at times due to the extremely theoretical nature to them (although Bob mixes many personal stories and experiences into these sections). The next two sections (Healthy Tensions and Right Relationships) are much more applicational. I would recommend this book to anyone who takes part in leading singing ...more
Incredible. What a biblically based, inspiring book about leading worship music in a church setting. The main thrust of this book is how worship leaders can magnify God's greatness, and he goes from broad theological ideas to the nitty-gritty details of setting up a successful worship team, all with lots of scriptural references and wonderful theology. The section on choosing a good song was particularly helpful. Recommended to anyone, not just musicians, who want to learn more about how we can ...more
If you follow Bob Kauflin's blog, you know that his routine of answering people's questions about church music ministry is done very deliberately. He doesn't rant. He encourages right relationships first. He emphasizes biblical principles, and in the end he'll get around to answering the question, an answer that usually seems more obvious once he cuts to the heart of the issue, and what is really important. It is no surprise then to see his book written in the same style, and with the same patie...more
I am currently using this book as a discussion starter in the music ministry that I lead. It has been a great tool for team development and for enriching and deepening our understanding of what we are doing in a church service on a Sunday! :)
I don't agree with everything the author says, but he has a great thoughtfulness and study that grounds his comments and encourages the reader to wrestle with some deeper questions regarding Christian worship. His personal combination of denomina...more
I don't agree with everything the author says, but he has a great thoughtfulness and study that grounds his comments and encourages the reader to wrestle with some deeper questions regarding Christian worship. His personal combination of denomina...more
...very theologically rich throughout. Would recommend to any music ministry leaders. Confirmed many I ideas and philosophies that I have had, while also challenging me in other areas.
The author had a tendency to get redundant quite a bit, and there wasn't a lot of "hands on" application given - I found myself skim reading over the redundant bits.
Overall, a good book with many great calls to be faithful in all areas of your life, including leading worship.
The author had a tendency to get redundant quite a bit, and there wasn't a lot of "hands on" application given - I found myself skim reading over the redundant bits.
Overall, a good book with many great calls to be faithful in all areas of your life, including leading worship.
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I love this book! Short chapters that are ideal for taking your worship team through as a small group discussion. Great truth and not a lot of fluff here. This is a great resource both for individuals and worship teams.
I enjoyed this book greatly. Not knowing much about Kauflin before, but having a cursory knowledge of him, I had some pre-conceived beliefs. As I read the book, I was greatly encouraged with the level of theological-foundation-building that Kauflin laid out.
There is much value for everyone in the church (not just worship) leaders to read this book and get a deeper understanding of what our roles / responsibilities are for corporate and individual worship, regardless of your prefe...more
There is much value for everyone in the church (not just worship) leaders to read this book and get a deeper understanding of what our roles / responsibilities are for corporate and individual worship, regardless of your prefe...more
What a breakthrough book in this area. Bob Kauflin is equally solid as he discusses both the biblical basis for worship/music and the practical musical issues. As a long time worship leader, this is the book I enthusiastically recommend on the topic - get it and read it.
An excellent resource and a must read for all worship pastors/leaders.
An excellent book on the role of musical worship in the church.
legit! skimmed through it before, and am going to thoroughly read it this summer.
Read this recently - will try to post a review shortly
He pretty much deals with every possible topic related to corporate worship you could think of. It reads almost like a decotional. I'm a pastor, not a worship leader, but I benefitted a lot from this book and decided to get my worship leader a copy. I hope he'll read it...
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Christians, especially those involved in worship ministry
The book's title states its purpose pretty well. It's advice for worship leaders on how to lead gospel-centered, God-glorifying worship. Bob Kauflin offers lots of practical tips as well as inspiration and biblical references. This book didn't apply directly to me, since I'm not a worship leader, but it did help me understand the purpose of worship better.
Best book on worship leading I've ever read. Just had our worship leaders read it and they found it equally engaging and helpful. Kauflin is a humble and thoughtful worship leader and he provides a thoughtful volume that will serve worship leaders for years to come. Every worship leader ought to at least read the first five chapters.
An encouraging work on the importance of biblical worship and the public means of expressing it in the corporate assembly of believers.
A great read for anyone involved in the Worship Ministry. Bob gives a great definition of what we do as worship leaders and what it really means. Watch for a more in depth review at www.worshipthe1.com
This is a good read for anyone who plays music in church. I found it helpful simply to be made more aware of the importance of the task of leading the congregation in corporate worship.
Excellent book on worship that covers both the spiritual and practical components of worship. It's overflowing with insight, so it's one I could read many more times over!
Great book. Every believer in Christ, and worship leader or participant needs to read and own this book!
Great read for those interested in a theology of worship that is practical, not abstract.
very helpful, well written. a great resource for musicians.
Eric
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I might read this. Not for sure about that.
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Recommended by Ryan VanderMolen
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