Getting Ready for Worship
This module is designed to encourage and enable those who lead worship in the local church. Each session will reflect on a particular aspect of worship and help you to develop skills and confidence in leading worship.
Session 1: What is Worship?
An exploration of the theology of worship using contemporary experience, historical and biblical material.
Session 2: Spirituality in Worship
Recognising the breadth of worship. Components of Baptist worship, including needs/wants/interests of a congregation.
Session 3: Prayers and Praying
Leading people in prayer
Session 4: Using the Bible
Ways of using the Bible in worship.
Session 5: Music and Singing
Using music and singing to enhance worship.
Session 6: Worship through the year & Special Services
Following the Christian Year and responding to local, national and international contexts.
Session 7: The Lord’s Supper
Thinking about the theology and practise of Communion in a Baptist church.
Session 8: Crafting a Service
Shaping the service and environment/place of worship
