Exploring Worship, THIRD EDITION (2019): a Practical Guide to Praise and Worship

by Bob Sorge, Jaye Thomas and Joseph Zwanziger contributions from Bryan Torwalt

2019 Release//New Edition// Revised and expanded // EXPLORING WORSHIP, Third Edition is a 240-page textbook that gives worshipers a balanced theology of worship, and trains your worship team in the art of leading worship. First written in 1986, Bob completely rewrote the book in 2018, producing this THIRD EDITION. This new edition is stronger than ever and relevant for today’s changing worship landscape. This book covers all the bases, both devotional and practical. Equip them with one of the most comprehensive tools available today for worship leaders, musicians, songwriters, and singers. Used as a text internationally, Exploring Worship is a “must read” for worshipers. It lays a scriptural foundation for understanding what praise and worship really is, and then provides a practical framework for implementing praise and worship in the local church. This is one of the foremost worship texts used today by Bible Schools, Universities, and local church worship ministries. 240 For Quantity discounts, please call (816) 767-8880.

240 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

Bob Sorge is “the speaker who can’t talk”—that is, he is reduced to a whisper because of a debilitating vocal injury he suffered over 20 years ago. Through the journey, God has given him an empowering message that explores God’s purposes in fiery trials. It’s not the fire that changes you but your pursuit of God in the fire that changes you. Bob has a unique way of helping us process our journey so we stay in the race and overcome. Whether you’re reading one of his books or listening to him, you’re about to receive a message from the heart of God that will strengthen your faith and draw you into greater intimacy with Jesus.

Reviews

[Zongkai · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good handbook for those who would like to be a worshiper or a worship leader.

Below are some notes from the book.

What is praise?
Praise is the sincere, heartfelt extolling of God's person and works.
Praise is expressed through singing, shouting, speaking forth, playing of musical instruments, and dancing.
Meditation is not praise.
Praise is to be declared or manifested.

Our approach to God's presence
1. Praise
2. Worship

Difference between praise and worship
1. God doesn't need our praises, but He does seek worshipers.
2. Praise can sometimes be distant while worship is usually intimate.
3. Praise is always seen or heard, but worship isn't always evident to an observer.
4. Praise has strong horizontal dynamic to it, while worship is primarily vertical.
5. Worship is often accompanied by slower songs and praise by faster songs.
6. Praise is often accompanied by effort while worship is usually effortless.

The worship leader's primary objective
To provide the best opportunity possible for the people to worship.
A worship leader doesn't conduct or coerce or cheerlead. Rather, we encourage, prompt, and inspire.