How to Develop a Liturgist/Worship Leader

How to Develop a Liturgist/Worship Leader

Training a liturgist/worship leader is a vital task within any faith community. As my friend and former Senior Pastor, Dr. Mark Roberts puts it, the worship leader or liturgist “is actually putting prayerful words in people’s mouths. The liturgist is teaching people...
Why Liturgy?

Why Liturgy?

What a small topic! And clearly one I am definitely not the best equipped to answer. But why don’t I share a few thoughts, hopefully, that can help shape a conversation about worship. A New Discovery?  But why don’t I begin with a short story. A few years ago, I was...
Independence Day Special Liturgy

Independence Day Special Liturgy

Independence Weekend Prayer for Unity  This prayer includes a short, optional illustration. Leave out the optional illustration, or modify it, for use on other occasions.  VOICE ONE Psalm 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is...
Liturgy as Story

Liturgy as Story

I know that not all of us come from so-called “liturgical” traditions, but all of us do use a liturgy of sorts. Liturgy is a compound Greek word meaning “public work” that is associated with the corporate act of worship.  A liturgy is any expression of that public...