Sing! How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church Keith Getty and Kristyn Getty B&H Books, 2017; 176 pages I have two initial confessions to make. The first is that I have immense respect and appreciation for the Gettys. Their impact on...
Ancient Christian Worship: Early Church Practices in Social, Historical, and Theological Perspective Andrew B. McGowan Baker Academic, 2016; 320 pages For the past several decades it’s been in vogue to speak of “returning to New Testament church...
Engaging with God: a Biblical Theology of Worship David Peterson IVP Academic, 2002; 317 pages There has been a flood of books on worship within the last decade, but Engaging with God is the volume these books most often reference, and with good reason:...
Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice Bryan Chapell Baker, 2009; 320 pages This book has had a profound impact on how I plan corporate worship. Its premise is simple: use the narrative of the gospel as a model for liturgy. In the...
The Singing Thing: A Case for Congregational Song John L. Bell GIA, 2000; 158 pages I found this an interesting little volume that deals with the general philosophy of congregational singing as a communal activity. Bell discusses the purposes and...
Worship Matters: Leading Other to Encounter the Greatness of God Bob Kauflin Crossway, 2008; 304 pages My review of this book is rather belated, as I’ve been using Bob Kauflin’s book almost since it was first published. I typically buy multiple...
