Few writers today combine the breadth of scholarship and the kindof cultural relevancy that can put a finger on the pulse of what isgoing on in churches across America. In this book, Robb Redmandraws upon his experience as a scholar, pastor, and consultant tothousands of pastors across America. He offers a biblicallygrounded analysis along with practical alternatives for those whoare seeking a worship awakening in their church.
-- David Miller, pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Seminole,Flordia; author, Contemporary Worship in the ReformedTradition
With all the various strains, tensions, and changes in Protestantworship today, it is easy to get lost. Robb Redman provides auseful map to negotiate current trends in worship. Confused?Overwhelmed? Redman's assessment of the influences on worshiptoday-their background, importance, and Achilles' heels-and hisunderstanding of the different contexts for Protestant worshipprovide guidance in a tumultuous, exciting time.
-- Lester Ruth, assistant professor of worship and liturgy,Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky
Robb Redman provides a most helpful perspective on postmodernworship.
Regardless of the perspective of the reader, all will benefit fromthe
author's balanced critique of each perspective and recommendationsfor
local congregations.
-- C. Michael Hawn, professor of church music, Perkins Schoolof Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Robb Redman has located the key concerns that underlie theworship
anxieties I encounter in my work as a pastor and worshipconsultant. As
Christians we are called to be in the world, but not of theworld! So
away with all these concessions to pop culture! Redman doesestablished
church culture a great favor by bringing it into dialogue withthe
contemporary world and at the same time providing a veryhelpful
vocabulary for the discussion.
-- Lyell Heise, pastor, Avondale College Seventh-DayAdventist Church, Cooranbong NSW, Australia
