Essential Worship: A Handbook for Leaders
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
A clear and concise introduction to worship and worship leading.
Essential Worship is an easy-to-read primer on the basics of worship theology and practice that is perfect for pastors and worship leaders of all levels of experience. Each concept is introduced and unpacked with useful diagrams, charts, and lists, plus preparation and reflection questions to help you apply the material to your unique church context.
Whether you’re beginning a new service or hoping to deepen existing worship, this indispensable resource is your solid foundation for future success.
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- Features an easy-to-read primer on the basics of worship theology
- Provides concepts introduced and unpacked with useful diagrams, charts, and lists
- Helps leaders apply the material to their unique church context
Greg Scheer offers personal and fresh perspective on the inter-workings of corporate worship with his unique blend of levity and insight. This book is a good springboard for conversation and growth for both worship leaders and congregations.
—Sandra McCracken, singer and songwriter
Essential Worship is a gem. Greg Scheer writes with great depth and sparkle. He is a joy to read.
—Cornelius Plantinga, Jr., senior research fellow, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship; president emeritus, Calvin Theological Seminary
This is the book we’ve been waiting for! It is a comprehensive introduction to the theology and practice of worship, combining historical and biblical perspectives with a practitioner’s pastoral experience. It has been carefully curated from a wide range of sources, reflecting the multiplicity of Greg’s own ecclesial influences. And to top it off, it is crafted in accessible prose with questions for reflection designed for worship directors and their teams. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to grow in their understanding of corporate worship.
—Glenn Packiam, pastor, New Life Downtown; author, Mystery of Faith