The Worship Target
Should congregational worship be more than a moment and then gone? Do you wish to grow in your love for Christ through worship? Would you like to move beyond the musical-style conversation? Do you hope to grow your affection for Christ in the corporate worship experience? This book takes readers on the author's journey of discovering an ancient theology of gracious and holy affections and applying it to modern congregational worship. He interprets the challenging language of historical writers and updates it, making it accessible to the modern reader. For churches large and small, traditional and contemporary, The Worship Target leads readers to the heart of genuine worship.
A Guide to Growing Gracious and Holy Affections Through Congregational Worship
Meet the Author
Dr. Bradley Newbold
Dr. Bradley Newbold (DMin, ThM, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; MDiv, MAW Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) has served in worship ministry for over 40 years, bringing a wealth of experience to The Worship Target: Growing Gracious and Holy Affections Through Congregational Worship. As Senior Worship Pastor at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Missouri, he leads a thriving congregation in worship each week. An adjunct professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Newbold also equips the next generation of church leaders with practical and theological insight. His desire for gracious and holy affections shines through every page, offering readers a trusted guide rooted in decades of ministry and the Bible.
Interview with Dr. Newbold
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In 1989, my wife and I went to a Steve Green Concert. He began by saying, “It is my desire that by the end of this evening, all of your affections would be set on Jesus Christ. ” After that, Jonathan Edwards’s book Religious Affections inspired me.
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Anyone who loves Jesus enough to worship Him should read this book, particularly pastors and worship leaders, as it will greatly benefit the church's music leaders and all those engaged in congregational worship. Reading this book will elevate the overall worship experience and offer a fresh perspective that nurtures a deepening love and affection for Christ, reminding us that every aspect of our worship influences our discipleship.
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This book will guide you in your worship of Jesus. You will understand the role of Jesus in worship and your role in worship. There is more to church music than style.
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I wrote this book to open doors for my teaching and seminar ministry. I wrote it so that I could teach this topic. I hope to be invited to teach in churches and on university and seminary campuses.
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Having a target for a congregational worship experience lets us know what we hope to accomplish. It also informs the worshipers what they can expect from the corporate gathering. Having a target is like having a vision for worship. This vision helps to clarify what we do as a body of believers when we gather for worship.
ENGAGING and INSPIRING…
“… both engaging and inspiring. He nails his ‘target’ of encouraging worship leaders to help their congregations grow in their love for Christ… ”
—Joseph R. Crider, James C. McKinney Chair of Church Music, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
A MUST-READ…
“ Brad Newbold addresses the core question of what constitutes authentic worship and why… The Worship Target is a must-read, much needed and long overdue… ”
- Dr. Greg Morrow, Executive Director, Future Leadership Foundation
REALISTIC GOALS, PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
“… realistic goals, practical suggestions… for growing a worship ministry … to worship in a way that is most pleasing to the only One deserving.”
-Ree M., Amazon Reviewer
Schedule Dr. Bradley Newbold to speak at your next event.
Dr. Bradley Newbold is excited about what this book means for the local church. With over 40 years of experience leading worship, Dr. Newbold believes that this book can shift the mindset of worship in believers and church leaders around the world. He desires for the church leaders to teach these principles so that their congregations grow gracious and holy affections toward Jesus Christ through congregational worship.
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