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Dear Subscribers,

I hope that each of you is abounding in the peace and power of the Lord during these challenging times in our nation’s history. Please know my prayers are with you as you seek to glorify Christ by walking in faith and not by sight.

This week I have updated the home page at Cultivating God-Centered Worship posting two new short videos. These are the first in a series of videos I am presenting to emphasize the relationship between the historic Christian worldview and God-centered worship. I would be delighted for you to see these. To view, simply scroll after following this link.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Shawn Eaton

Scott Aniol Teaches “How to Plan a Gospel-Shaped Worship Service”

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In 2009, Baker Academic published Bryan Chapell’s widely acclaimed book, Christ-Centered Worship, Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice. Central to the book is that although the bible doesn’t prescribe an order of worship, the patterns of worship in Scripture and as held by the major historic liturgies display the gospel message in their shape. Following this pattern allows churches to proclaim the gospel message each week no matter what other themes are present. Aligning with this perspective, Scott Aniol recently published an excellent video in which he clearly illustrates how pastors may plan “Gospel-Shaped Worship Service[s]” with variety each week. The video walks the viewer through the computer planning and organizational tools that Aniol uses. It gives you an open window to what Aniol sees on his computer as he plans. Although there are many ways to plan services, how we plan is important because as Aniol says, worship shapes us. Just follow this link to see the video: http://religiousaffections.org/news-reviews/how-to-plan-a-gospel-shaped-worship-service/

Sources:

Chapell, Bryan. Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009.

Aniol, Scott. “How to Plan a Gospel Shaped Worship Service.” Religious Affections Ministries. Accessed November 30, 2009. Available from http://religiousaffections.org/news-reviews/how-to-plan-a-gospel-shaped-worship-service/; Internet.