So You're Thinking About Contemporary Worship

"How can your congregation reach out to the young, the unchurched, and the simply adventuresome?"--BOOK JACKET. "Contemporary worship, with its nontraditional music and informal style, is being tried - or at least considered - in many churches. But what to do, how to begin, what works, and what doesn't?"--BOOK JACKET. "This practical guide for congregations of every size is based on the Carsons' nearly three years of experience conducting contemporary worship and gives realistic answers to questions like: Why contemporary worship? How do you get started? How do you choose your music? What is the theological basis for contemporary worship? What kind of resistance might you meet from the traditionalists?"--BOOK JACKET. "Two appendices offer a sample order of service and an extensive resource list, complete with information on obtaining copyrights and permissions."--BOOK JACKET.

Based on their own experience, the Carsons offer a practical guide for congregations of all sizes with advice on planning, resources, and music for contemporary services.