Introduction
Description of the chapter topic and its importance
Discovery of Jesus’s own practice
Deliberation or reflection on how Jesus’s model makes a difference
Determination—readers consider how their worship will be shaped as a result of this chapter; includes questions for reflection
Prayer
At the end of each chapter, an exercise is suggested to help people take a practical step toward greater participation and engagement.
A Leader Guide is included as an Appendix. This equips pastors, worship leaders and others to facilitate group study of the book. It is a powerful tool for transforming leadership teams and entire congregations.
Constance Cherry is Professor of Worship and Pastoral Ministry at Indiana Wesleyan University where she directs four distinct Christian worship majors: Worship Studies, Worship Arts, Worship Ministries, and Worship Ministries+Pastoral Ministries (ordination plan). She is also a founding faculty member of The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies where she continues to teach in the Doctor of Worship Studies program since 2000. Constance is an experienced worship leader, musician, and pastor, serving in local church ministry for many years, and currently serving a local congregation as part-time pastor. She is an Elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Constance is the author of five books used widely in the church and the academy and translated into multiple languages. She is also a published composer and hymn writer. Constance maintains an extensive schedule of speaking and teaching internationally. Visit her website at www.theworshiparchitect.com.