Worship Quest, Second Edition

An Exploration of Worship Leadership

Steven D. Brooks

• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Year: 2025
• Print ISBN:
  9798385238439
  9798385238446
• eBook ISBN:
  9798385238453
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Christian Church

The second edition of Worship Quest: An Exploration of Worship Leadership guides readers on a journey through the importance of understanding worship and its leadership. With fresh insights and expanded content, Steven D. Brooks equips worship leadership and congregations with the theological depth and practical wisdom needed to engage in thoughtful, God-centered worship. This updated edition deepens the exploration of worship as a holistic, formative experience--one that engages the entire church in a journey of spiritual growth. It also clarifies the crucial distinction between congregational worship and concert-style performances, emphasizing that worship is not about entertainment but about leading God's people toward a sincere, heartfelt response. Readers will gain a renewed understanding of the roles of worship leadership--not just as musicians, but as theologians, pastors, and guides who cultivate a space for meaningful, participatory worship. Readers who embark on Worship Quest will discover the profound impact of faithful worship leadership.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Foreword by Dr. Jim Altizer
• Preface
• Part One: Foundations of Worship
• Part Two: Practices of Worship
• Part Three: Gatherings of Worship
• Part Four: Roles of Worship Leadership
• Conclusion
• Appendix 1: Definitions of Worship
• Appendix 2: The Athanasian Creed
• Appendix 3: Convergence Worship: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue
• Appendix 4: How to Practice Lectio Divina
• Appendix 5: Christian Meditation
• Appendix 6: Worship Leader vs. Lead Worshiper
• Appendix 7: Roadmaps For Worship
• Appendix 8: Worship Script
• Appendix 9: Directions for Congregational Singing
• Appendix 10: Guidelines for Encouraging Congregational Song
• Appendix 11: Livestreamed Worship