Archive for November, 2011

Essentials in Worship Values – Assignment 1

Posted: 24th November 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship Values
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The term intimacy is probably not a term that would be thrown around much in a worship conversation, but it is essential for offering authentic worship.  Brian Doerksen states our worship as “It’s not just a system, it’s a relationship.”  As we desire to go deeper in our relationship, we find ourselves desiring more of [...]

Essentials in Worship History – Assignment 4

Posted: 12th November 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship Theology
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As we look back and remember, it is sometimes overwhelming as a worship leader to look forward into the future.  How can I progressively lead my congregation in fresh ideas?  Reading and remembering all of the ancient traditions of the past, makes me feel quite foolish at times.  It is humbling to think of all [...]

Review on “Perspectives of Christian Worship” – (Essentials in Worship History)

Posted: 10th November 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship History
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Worship can be one of the most controversial topics in churches today.  As we look at churches ranging from very traditional to the most contemporary, we cannot get away from all of the different opinions and views on what true biblical worship is and should be.  “Perspectives on Christian Worship” brings five different views into [...]

The Early Church – (Essentials in Worship History – Assignment 3)

Posted: 3rd November 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship History
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I find the dynamics of the early church astonishing.  As I learned about the early church, a feeling of gratefulness came upon me.  Dan talks about how tough the times were in the middle ages and how the average lifespan was 20 yearrs old.  Why was I so blessed to be born in this time [...]