Nothing is more important than knowing how to worship the God who created us. This book focuses readers on the essentials of God-honoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real world. The author, a recognized pastor and singer-songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so that they can ground their congregational worship in unchanging biblical principles, not in non-divisive cultural trends.
Bob Kauflin covers a variety of topics such as the devastating effects of worshipping the wrong things, how to base our worship on God's self-revelation rather than our assumptions, the fuel of worship, the community of worship, and the ways in which the worship of eternity should affect our earthly worship.
"This book was written to help worship leaders understand and practice their ministry not only effectively, but also in a way that glorifies the God we worship. It is a basic and profound guide to what it means to minister to "lead others to encounter the greatness of God." As you read it, you will see that Bob knows what he is talking about, as his decades of experience and dedication support his ability to instruct on the subject... In addition to being a musician and a great person, Bob is an exemplary pastor; and I dare say that God has called him to shepherd worship leaders. His heart is that of a pastor eager to serve the great assembly of the redeemed through his care, encouragement and instruction for those who have the great calling to lead others to encounter the greatness and presence of God. Church worship matters a great deal. That's why Bob wrote this book and it's very important that you read it" Carlos Contreras. Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Ciudad Juárez, MX.
"In Spanish, we have books that talk about the worship of God, praise and music; however, I don't know of one that is as biblical, theological, real, sincere, pastoral or as practical as this one" Otto Sánchez, pastor Ozama Baptist Church