The Reverend Tom Long in his book, “Beyond the Worship Wars”, published by The Alban Institute, offers nine suggestions. I think his work is splendid. Tom is a great teacher and a magnificent preacher. When I finished his book I felt it was missing a tenth suggestion. I offer it with the utmost respect to the author.
1. Make room for the experience of mystery
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3. Make visible the sense of drama inherent in Christian worship
4. Emphasize excellence in all things – music and preaching
5. Creatively adapt the space and environment of worship
6. Forge a strong connection between worship and local mission
7. Maintain a relatively stable order of service and a significant repertoire of worship elements and responses that the congregation knows by heart
8. Move to a joyous festival experience toward the end of the liturgy
9. Have strong, charismatic pastors as worship leaders
10. In the end – It is not about the priest and it is not about the musician.
Or to put it another way....
It is not about You. It is not about Me.
It is ALL about Jesus!!
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