The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship

by Rory Noland, Chuck From (Foreword)

Whether you serve as a vocalist, instrumentalist, technician, dancer, actor, or in some other role, you know what a blessing it is to serve on your church’s worship team. But you also know that some days you’re more technically prepared than you are spiritually prepared for the ministry of leading others in worship. In the midst of rehearsals, setup, and myriad distractions, not to mention the busyness of daily life, it’s easy to miss the forest for the trees. How can you and your fellow team members be prepared to worship in spirit and truth as well as lead others in worship with integrity?With thirty years of experience in worship leading, Rory Noland knows the issues—in both the private life of the worship team member and the public ministry of a worship team. In this readable book, he offers practical insights on how to• Grow as a private worshiper• Encounter the character of God during worship• Respond to the character of God during worship• Be transformed by the character of God• Learn from ancient worship leaders… and more.So relevant you’ll think the author was eavesdropping on your last church service, The Worshiping Artist is ideal to read either by yourself or as a team.

Genres: Christian, Music

258 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 27, 2007

About the author

Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. He leads retreats for artists, speaks at workshops and conferences, mentors worship leaders, and consults with churches in the areas of worship and the arts. Rory currently leads worship for the Transforming Center, a ministry that cares for the souls of pastors and leaders. Rory is Head of the Worship Department at Nebraska Christian College where he teaches courses in worship and spiritual formation for artists. He is also a regular contributor to "Worship Leader" magazine and his "Daily Praise Offering" is posted every day at www.heartoftheartist.org. Rory is a published songwriter and has authored four books, all published by Zondervan:

The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide For You and Your Ministry Team
Thriving as an Artist in the Church: Hope and Help For You and Your Ministry Team
The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship
Worship on Earth as it is in Heaven: Exploring Worship as a Spiritual Discipline

Rory earned a Bachelor's Degree in music from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University as well as a Master's Degree from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He is a trained spiritual director through the Christos Center for Spiritual Formation and has a certificate in spiritual formation from The Transforming Center. Rory served as the music director at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, for twenty years and most recently as Pastor of Worship for Harvest Bible Chapel in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Reviews

[Jud · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's a lot of good material to draw from in seeking to become a better worshiper and worship leader. Noland's writing style is a little bland, and much of the material is cobbled together bits of Scripture, which supports the book's purpose but makes reading it a bit of a chore. Not a superbly written book, but a useful one nonetheless.

[Tomi Alger · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be an effective worship leader, one must spend time privately worshiping God, so says this author. I totally agree. To assist in this worship, we must consider who God is, such as Creator, Savior, and Healer. And we should consider His characteristics, such as He is kind, He is forgiving, and He is compassionate. Then consider who are we in relation to who God is and what is God asking us to do. For example, God is faithful, and I am sustained by His faithfulness; therefore, I should be trustworthy and reliable to others. This is an inspiring book for anyone, whether one is a leader in a church or not.

[Wanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A importância da Adoração é explorada neste livro, como fazer, como melhorar, como desfrutar dela, como fazer com que a nossa arte possa realmente estar conectada com o Senhor. Realmente: como sermos líderes de adoração!

O livro parece uma única peça do início ao fim, mesmo com as suas divisões. De escrita descomplicada, me fez entender muitas coisas e a melhorar o mei momento de adoração individual e de perceber que os artistas da igreja é quem lideram a comunidade para o louvor do Senhor.

Todo artista, principalmente quem faz parte de algum grupo de louvor (ou se gostaria de melhorar a sua adoração), leia este livro 💓

[Kaylee Blanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took a bit to read this one, it IS good, I don’t know what it was, probably the scenarios with this one as well, that seems like a Rory Noland thing I guess.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong refreshing teaching / study on the inner and outer life of the worshipping Christian artist. Also for the layman, Noland pulls no punches and shares very revealing and enlightening information that will help artists who minister in the church grow and prosper in the walk. Highly recommended.

[Ny'ilah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to understand how your gift can be better enhanced by spending time with God, this book explains the important spending time with God so that you corporate worship (in church) in better for the people.

[Malina Parker]

Wonderful book! Spiritually lifting and encouraging!