Worship Theology Part Three
In this part the reflection has been on what it means to be fully human using the four parameters of creational, relational, just and spiritual. This reinforced that we are the imagebearers of God, made in his likeness, hardwired in a like Father like son fashion for creativity. Realising that all our community are creative poses the challenge of how to harness that creativity to build our community for the good of all, and how to lead others into the realisation of their creativity for the glory of God.
Worship Theology – Part 2
Some very heavy duty concepts explored in the readings for this section. The influence of music (and other creative arts) on members of todays society and on our worship communities (church) requires that our song rosters reflect theology not a concept and support the teaching of the word. As a worship leader it is critical that both the worship team and the worship leader are viewing their role through the correct lens: God’s musicians in service to God NOT musicans performing for God.
The four aspects of God discussed by Dan invoke reflection on personal thoughts and actions firstly as a Christian and secondly as a worship leader and the need to frame my worship within strong theological boundries. Again in this section it was underscored the importance of the Trinity within our worship, and within this giving praise and thanks to each of the aspects of God Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The concept of worship aritisan discussed in Dan Wilt’s “Rise of the Worship Artisan” opens a new door on the framework of worship leading, giving this role a greater depth of meaning, a sense of custodianship of the treasures of the past with a duty to engage the present with the past, enriching our current culture and strengthening our future.
Don Williams in Why Theology underscores that God is truth, as Christians we should walk in truth and worship in truth. Our fallen nature (from Adam) has established a duplicity in us where as much as with knowledge we try we fail. Hope for us is but gaining scriptural knowledge and on reflection developing wisdom so that as worship leaders we have clear thinking about faith, the gospels and God – this will produce spiritual fruits in our service to God.
For Essentials in Worship Theology Part 1
Duncan John Newsome