For many years I have walked in and out of the sanctuary on Sunday
morning. Most of that time I’ve been leading others in worship.
Over time I’ve learned an important
lesson. Whenever I have the courage to open my heart to God in worship
and allow others to see inside my own doubts, fears, joy and
pain, they feel empowered to open their own hearts as well. Sacred
space is then created where authentic worship can flow.
In my own life I’ve been reinventing worship for a
long time. My book, Reinventing Sunday, this web site, my retreats and consulting work are
an attempt to share what I’ve learned and make connections with
others along the way. Thanks for spending some time with me here.
Rarely do you find someone with
a "can-do" attitude toward worship. Berglund offers a tool chest
of ideas to rejuvenate lukewarm pew-sitters.
The Religious Book Club
"Creativity
in worship isn’t about making change for change’s sake. Rather, we
realize that, like a dark cabin with a window that is too small, our
current resources for worship may be stale, dark, and undersized for the
longings of our souls. The worship leader’s task is to throw open the
windows of eternity and allow the congregation to put their heads
through and be transformed by an expansive view of God."
In my own life I’ve been reinventing worship for a
long time. My book, Reinventing Sunday, this web site, my retreats and consulting work are
an attempt to share what I’ve learned and make connections with
others along the way. Thanks for spending some time with me here.
Reinventing Sunday (Judson Press,
2001), a widely acclaimed book on worship renewal and creativity in
worship.