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Missing Jewel
A W TOZER FAMOUSLY DESCRIBED WORSHIP AS ‘THE MISSING JEWEL OF THE EVANGELICAL CHURCH’. SINCE HE PENNED THOSE WORDS IN 1961, THERE HAS BEEN AN EXPLOSION OF MUSICAL AND LYRICAL CREATIVITY IN CHURCHES ACROSS THE UNITED KINGDOM.
From encountering God in house churches to declaring His praise in Stadiums, contemporary worship has transformed the British Church and spread across the world. Les Moir had a front row seat for much of this time. Recording, producing and playing on landmark albums as well as shaping significant songs from 3 generations of worship leaders, including: Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Tim Hughes and Graham Kendrick.
In Missing Jewel he tells this story, using his own experiences and inspiring first-hand accounts of the many musicians, songwriters and Church leaders who found themselves part of a journey that continues to bless and exhilarate new generations of believers.
'We've got to tell the true story to honour those who have played their part. Everything that has happened in the last 50 years, stands on the shoulders of what God has done in previous years. Les interviewed over 50 key worship contributors for this book including people like Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Martin Smith, Darlene Zschech, Mike Pilavachi, Tim Hughes, Dave Bilbrough, Chris Bowater, Noel Richards, Brian Doerksen and Stuart Townend.'
Les Moir has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community. As a mentor, A&R manager, record producer and bass player, he has encouraged and coached many worship leaders, musicians and songwriters. Les is married to Judith and they are based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. They have a son and a daughter; James and Isabel.
From encountering God in house churches to declaring His praise in Stadiums, contemporary worship has transformed the British Church and spread across the world. Les Moir had a front row seat for much of this time. Recording, producing and playing on landmark albums as well as shaping significant songs from 3 generations of worship leaders, including: Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Tim Hughes and Graham Kendrick.
In Missing Jewel he tells this story, using his own experiences and inspiring first-hand accounts of the many musicians, songwriters and Church leaders who found themselves part of a journey that continues to bless and exhilarate new generations of believers.
'We've got to tell the true story to honour those who have played their part. Everything that has happened in the last 50 years, stands on the shoulders of what God has done in previous years. Les interviewed over 50 key worship contributors for this book including people like Matt Redman, Graham Kendrick, Martin Smith, Darlene Zschech, Mike Pilavachi, Tim Hughes, Dave Bilbrough, Chris Bowater, Noel Richards, Brian Doerksen and Stuart Townend.'
Les Moir has played a significant role in the international contemporary worship music community. As a mentor, A&R manager, record producer and bass player, he has encouraged and coached many worship leaders, musicians and songwriters. Les is married to Judith and they are based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. They have a son and a daughter; James and Isabel.
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255 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2017
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January 21, 2018
Good in parts
I found interesting stories in this book and discovered how movements were linked.
Yet personally I found the way in which it was written a little monotonous. There were too many names and too many snippets of information.
As someone who has been in charismatic churches since birth 37 years ago I was aware of most of the people, but even so it was not that easy to follow. However I recognise the difficulty of trying to tell dozens of individual stories as one big story.
If you are a worship leader, this is a helpful read. If you are interested in the UK church's recent history this may be of assistance.
I found interesting stories in this book and discovered how movements were linked.
Yet personally I found the way in which it was written a little monotonous. There were too many names and too many snippets of information.
As someone who has been in charismatic churches since birth 37 years ago I was aware of most of the people, but even so it was not that easy to follow. However I recognise the difficulty of trying to tell dozens of individual stories as one big story.
If you are a worship leader, this is a helpful read. If you are interested in the UK church's recent history this may be of assistance.
May 9, 2017
This was a very interesting account of the recent history of the Worship Movement in Great Britain and beyond. It evoked many memories of great singer/songwriters - some who have gone ahead to heaven, some who remain leaders in Christian music today. Having an overview of how God has continued to speak through the creativity of music and how that is all part of His great commission to the church is truly inspiring - so let the music play and the voice declare it's melodies for the glory of the name of Jesus!
May 23, 2019
An enjoyable nostalgic run through the last fifty years of evangelical worship in uk and its influence. Not a great book - just evoking, for me, memories of my decades as a Christian - with names that evoked particular times and places and worship songs that I had completely forgotten about. Perhaps a bit more analysis of the impact of spirituality in Britain and a wider brief (evangelicals weren't the only people concerned with worship over the last half century). But if this is your era you will enjoy the ride.
April 12, 2021
This book is a WONDERFUL BOOK if you want clarity on why ALL contemporary Christian music is NOT Christian but filled with the new age and demonic imagery.
This is also a great book to see what is so WRONG with the New Apostolic Reformation & Charismatic Movement.
No less than a destructive & abusive cult
This is also a great book to see what is so WRONG with the New Apostolic Reformation & Charismatic Movement.
No less than a destructive & abusive cult
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