Hey Friends! Long time no post. The second half of the summer has been absolutely crazy. I do hope to post more frequently this fall as things settle down a bit.
I just wanted to make you all aware of a new book that may instantly become a standard resource in the modern worship conversation. The book is called Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice by Bryan Chapell, author of Christ-Centered Preaching, a preaching standard.
Tim Keller, whom I admire tremendously, has already said this about the new book:
Christ-Centered Worship calls people to go beyond "contemporary worship" without being polemical in spirit. It takes historic worship traditions very seriously but uses the gospel itself as the way to critique and design orders of worship. It is full, balanced, and extremely practical. This will now be the first book I give people--or turn to myself--on the practice of understanding, planning, and leading in corporate worship.
Wow! - the "first book" he gives people and turns to himself. Here is the book's promotional video:
HT: Justin Taylor
3 comments
Comment by Melissa on August 26, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Gotta love Reformed authors! Bryan Chapell has written many great books... can't wait to take a look at this one!
Comment by Micah Klutinoty on August 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM
Just ordered the book man! Pumped to get the insight. And Tim Keller's awesome. I got to hear him speak a couple weeks ago on his book "Prodigal God." It was great. Thanks for the book tip.
Comment by Sean Carter on September 22, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Bro, im in chapter 3 and this book is legit! I cant wait to share it with my team of leaders!
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