Serving the Assembly's Worship: A Handbook for Assisting Ministers

Worship Matters

by Christian Scharen

This new resource provides a brief history of assisting ministers in Christian worship. Christian Scharen addresses topics associated with what makes a good assisting minister and gives a step-by-step walk through this important role. Scharen considers this leadership role not just as a task, but as a ministry to the whole assembly. Filled with tips and encouragement for the assisting minister, this helpful resource will be used again and again.

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

Christian Scharen (PhD, Emory University) is vice president of applied research at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City, New York. He has authored a number of books, including One Step Closer, and is the book review editor of Ecclesial Practices.

Reviews

[Mark]

An excellent hand book for assisting ministers. I’ll be ordering many more copies to hand out.

[Debbie]

Clergy and laity should read this book and then have a serious conversation if the church is to survive in the 21st century.