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Summary of “Essentials in Worship Values”

Posted: 16th December 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship Values

Values in worship is something that has entertained very little conversation.  We go to conferences about how to improve on technology, music and cultural relevance, but little is said of worship values.  What does value in worship mean?  In “Essentials in Worship Values”, Dan Wilt teaches on a wide variety of issues that should and [...]

The more we look around, the more we see.  It’s funny how we as human beings are so selfish in everything we do.  After stopping and really thinking about it, if we are not being intentional about our “Spiritual Formation” our ambitions can turn “toxic” quick.  Dan explains it in “Intro to Spiritual Formation” as [...]

Do we expect God to move in our worship?  This question is a little complex for me because of the pentecostal movements.  I see a couple different sides of this topic, which bring up several questions.  I have found people take this idea of expectations and blow it out of proportion to a dangerous degree, [...]

Singing songs to God Almighty is something we all can do together.  It is something that we are commanded to do in Scripture.  Singing is a way that God’s people praise His name.  However, what happens when outward expressions of singing never come?  Should all people show outward emotion when praising God?  If they are [...]

Essentials in Worship Values – Assignment 1

Posted: 24th November 2011 by Joseph H Toft II in Essentials in Worship Values

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 [...]