Transitions in Worship: Moving from Traditional to Contemporary

by Andy Langford

"What are we doing in our worship? Has loyalty to one pattern or style of worship blinded the church to the missional task of worship to share the good news?" asks the author in the Introduction to this book. In Transitions in Worship , Andy Langford surveys where worship has been, where it is now, and where it might be going, while also providing meaningful advice and help for moving worship from predictable and rote to enriching and engaging. Congregations across North America face a profoundly unchristian culture. Yet, this culture still seeks a foundation that the church alone can provide. Written for pastors, musicians, and other worship leaders, Transitions in Worship provides a clear blueprint for laying a worship base that is relevant and responsive to the people of today.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a bit outdated. The ideas are solid, but since it is 11 years old, the culture has changed dramatically enough that the specifics do not totally apply anymore. There are many other books that are better for the modern worship leader and/or church goer.

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dated, but worthwhile as an introduction to the blessings and pitfalls of various approaches to worship.