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Gathered for Glory: Why We Worship
Gathered for Why We Worship is a biblically grounded and pastorally rich exploration of Christ-centred, Scripture-regulated worship. Drawing from the Reformed Baptist tradition, Oliver Allmand-Smith shows that Christian worship is not shaped by preference or innovation, but ordered by God’s Word, centred on His Son, and empowered by His Spirit. This book carefully guides readers through the nature, purpose, and elements of corporate worship, calling the church to recover depth, reverence, and joy in her gathered life.
Explains the biblical foundations of corporate worship Presents the Regulative Principle of Worship as a gracious pathway to joy Traces God’s pattern for worship from Eden to the gathered church Addresses preaching, prayer, praise, sacraments, and the Lord’s Day Written for pastors, elders, church leaders, and Reformed Baptists
A clear and compelling call to worship God as He commands — and to delight in meeting with the living God on His terms.
Endorsements
“If you desire to worship God in spirit and truth rather than according to human imagination, take up and read!”
— Sam Waldron, Pastor, GRBC Kentucky & President, CBTS
“A clarion call to return to the foundations of corporate worship.”
— Ronald Kalifungwa, Pastor, Lusaka Baptist Church
“I heartily commend this book to all who genuinely desire to worship God in spirit and in truth.”
— Michael Prodigalidad, Pastor, Stanmore Baptist Church
“I have been leading worship for fifty years. Reading Gathered for Glory showed me afresh the great privilege and blessing of worship.”
— Keith Underhill, Founder, TBC, Kenya
Explains the biblical foundations of corporate worship Presents the Regulative Principle of Worship as a gracious pathway to joy Traces God’s pattern for worship from Eden to the gathered church Addresses preaching, prayer, praise, sacraments, and the Lord’s Day Written for pastors, elders, church leaders, and Reformed Baptists
A clear and compelling call to worship God as He commands — and to delight in meeting with the living God on His terms.
Endorsements
“If you desire to worship God in spirit and truth rather than according to human imagination, take up and read!”
— Sam Waldron, Pastor, GRBC Kentucky & President, CBTS
“A clarion call to return to the foundations of corporate worship.”
— Ronald Kalifungwa, Pastor, Lusaka Baptist Church
“I heartily commend this book to all who genuinely desire to worship God in spirit and in truth.”
— Michael Prodigalidad, Pastor, Stanmore Baptist Church
“I have been leading worship for fifty years. Reading Gathered for Glory showed me afresh the great privilege and blessing of worship.”
— Keith Underhill, Founder, TBC, Kenya
208 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 2025
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