The Importance of Community in Worship
The Earliest Glimpse at Community in Worship In Acts 2:41-47, we get the first glimpse of community life among the earliest believers. At the heart of their community was worship. Since our concept of worship encompases both the daily life of the believer and the formal gatherings of the church, in Acts 2, we must […]
Setting Up a Worship Service—Biblical Philosophy and Practical Resources
I recorded this episode of the Better Together Podcast, the official podcast of the Executive Office of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, with Dr. Eddie Moody, Executive Secretary. You can listen and view this at the YouTube link below. Planning a Worship Service Eddie Moody: 01:09 So, you’ve had a lot of experience […]
Music Ministry Is Not the Same as Worship Ministry
Somewhere along the line, we started referring to music ministry as “worship ministry.” In a related manner, the music portion of a service is now often called “the worship service,” and the person who leads this music portion is now often called “the worship leader.” At the risk of being viewed as a pedant, I […]
Have We Mystified God’s Call to Ministry in the Church?
My call to ministry was not all that exciting—quite mundane, actually. I had always thought that when you were called to preach, such a calling would come when you least expected it. Perhaps during an emotional high at church camp or missions conference, and probably during the seventh verse of “I Have Decided to Follow […]