Now To Him: Putting Christ back at the centre of our worship

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The authors, a theologian and a worship leader, are concerned that modern worship is growing self-indulgent: more about performance, less about an encounter with the divine. They consider what the Bible teaches about worship, addressing four key concerns: Worship as entertainment; worship which lacks wonder and awe; worship as irrelevant to mission; worship which gratifies the worshipper rather than honouring the Almighty. The authors each contribute six chapters, looking at biblical aspects of worship. They tackle worship and holiness; worship with passion; worship and the danger of idolatry. How, they ask, can we rediscover the mystery of an encounter with God, in corporate worship? How can leaders open themselves and their congregations to the heart of God, releasing his presence and power? How should we craft the unique dynamic of a people gathered to sing to God?

Neil Bennetts is worship leader at Holy Trinity, Cheltenham, and has been leading worship at New Wine for many years. He has composed many of today's popular songs. Simon Ponsonby is an international author, speaker and theologian based at St Aldate's Oxford, where he leads a School of Theology. He is author of several books.

A collaboration between an influential worship leader and an inspirational Bible teacher - Read it!A" - Kenny Borthwick, New Wine Scotland Wonderfully accessible.A" - John Mumford, National Director, Vineyard Churches UK Refreshingly passionate - I highly recommend it.A" - David Ruis, worship leader, songwriter and church planter, Los Angeles, and writer of the song I will worship Powerfully written, thoughtfully constructed and theologically robust.A" - Kathryn Scott, worship leader and songwriter, N. Ireland, and writer of the song Hungry A treasury of wisdom - solid food for our souls.A" - Jules Woodbridge, worship leader and songwriter, Trinity Cheltenham, UK Written out of a deep, mature love of God and a passion for the church.A" - Nick Drake, worship pastor, St Paul's Hammersmith, London Deep wisdom, full of grace.A" - Eoghan Heaslip, worship leader and songwriter, UK