Course Details: Leading Worship
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship by equipping lay leaders to lead worship services in a variety of settings. It typically covers basic worship patterns, different worship styles, and practical skills in leading prayer, scripture readings, and music. The course aims to help participants understand their spiritual gifts and how to use them effectively in worship.
Key aspects of an LSM leading worship course:
Basic Worship Pattern:The course will likely introduce and explore the classic four elements of Christian worship: call to worship, proclamation, response, and sending forth.
Leadership Skills:Participants will practice leading different aspects of worship, receiving and offering feedback on planning and leading.
Worship in Various Contexts:The course may explore leading worship in different settings, including small groups, large congregations, and informal gatherings.
Praying and Scripture:The course may cover various forms of prayer and practice leading scripture readings and commentaries.
Music:Participants may learn about different musical styles and how to effectively lead musical worship.
Worshiping with United Methodists
Revised Edition
by Hoyt L. Hickman
Paperback
Revised and updated, this popular book shows pastors and worship leaders the basics of United Methodist worship.
In this straightforward and updated commentary, Hoyt Hickman explains the basic pattern of United Methodist worship within the broader context of Christian worship. Drawing upon five basic principles, the author explains the formative nature of worship and how it can revitalize persons’ lives. These principles are: God’s Word is primary; active congregational participation is crucial; spontaneity and order are both important; worship should be relevant and inclusive; and worship is communion. This revision will highlight the African-American contribution to UM worship, discuss at greater length what the various worship styles mean for us today, say more about the formative nature of worship, and include updated resources including the Abingdon Worship Annual, the Abingdon Preaching Annual, and Worship Connection.
Helps pastors lead their congregation into a deeper and richer experience of God through worship.
Explains basic resources for planning and leading worship.
Gives the basic pattern of UM worship and its origins.
Gives practical suggestions how to renew and revitalize worship.
Helps pastors be effective leaders in planning and revitalizing worship.
Helps pastors understand and communicate the uniqueness of UM worship.