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Reinventing Sunday
"Reinventing Sunday
is the book pastors and worship leaders have been waiting for. It is
rooted in the historic substance of the faith . . . follows the biblical
four-fold pattern . . . and consistently provides helpful and relevant
insights in a user friendly way! You will find yourself turning to it
again and again for inspiration and resources."
— Robert Webber Professor of Ministry, Northern
Seminary, Lombard, Illinois, author of Worship
Old and New, Worship is a Verb and
Evangelicals on the Canterbury Trail
"If I were going to
sum up what I have learned in church about worship through both negative
and positive experiences, that summary would bear remarkable resemblance
to this amazing book. Brad Berglund has captured what I believe is the
rock bottom essence of worship; namely, that it is offering ourselves to
God."
— Ken Medema,
composer, singer, worship leader
"Worship leaders
and planners will be enriched by Reinventing Sunday, which contains
numerous breakthrough ideas for transforming worship. More important, it
provides a base from which leaders can mold and shape a creative path
appropriate to the worship challenges of their congregation. Brad Berglund’s
creative spirit permeates this book as does his life experience. "
— Jan Chartier, Ph.D., pastor and former seminary
professor,
American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A.
"This book is a
gift! My spirit was nourished and blessed as I savored every page. Over
and over again I wondered as I read if worship might not come alive in
many of our own churches if pastors and worship leaders would study this
book and take it to heart. Brad Berglund’s experience, wisdom and quiet
passion shine forth in all he has written. If his creative suggestions
alone were taken seriously, worship could be profoundly changed."
— Roger Fredrikson, pastor, American Baptist
Churches in the U.S.A.
"Hear what the
Spirit is saying through this one who speaks the truth about what it means
to be an authentic worshiping community of believers. In Reinventing
Sunday, Brad Berglund offers us the gift of himself as he shares a
portion of his own liturgical journey for the benefit of all who design
and implement worship. This is not a "formula for success" but
rather vital and vibrant proof of the power of well planned and innovative
worship to transform the life of a congregation."
—Linda Bonn, Office of the General Secretary,
American Baptist Churches in the U.S.A., author of The
Work of the Worship Committee
"This book is a
passionate plea for the re-visioning of worship and a challenging
reflection on its meaning. New and ancient methods are presented for
leading us out of ordinary time into God's own time where God is revealed
and real. Evocative and heartwarming, this pastor gives us the gift of
himself in his writing."
—Sally Brower, Ph.D., pastor, Christ Lutheran
Church, Charlotte, North Carolina
"This presentation
of ideas for liturgical worship is a treasure trove of creative approaches
for the age-old practice of Christian gathering. Not only the "whats"
but the "whys" are spelled out. A must read for all liturgists.
What a joyful place the church would be if these ideas were
attempted."
— R. A. Liddell, Sister of Loretto, director
of the Thomas Merton Center, Denver, Colorado
"Re-Inventing
Sunday is a wonderful book! I came away from reading it refreshed,
stretched and challenged to be a more alive participant on the creative
and recreative journey of authentic worship. The book is biblically
grounded, theologically astute, experientially informed and practically
focused. It is a treasure chest of creative ideas, stimulating images,
striking metaphors, and memorable quotes. Worship leaders and worshipers
who allow the author to show them the way toward transformed and
transforming worship will be delightfully rewarded! I thank God for this
gift to the church from the heart and mind of Brad Berglund."
— Manfred T. Brauch,
professor of Biblical Theology, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Brad Berglund is
the kind of worship leader a pastoral team dreams of, ministering to
heart, soul, mind and strength through his gifts for music, drama,
silence, and the spoken word. In this generously offered book the author
makes an accessible symphony of worship ideas, tips, counsel and even
sample services. Brad is a thoughtful and powerful worship leader who has
always had the courage to integrate the truths learned living gloriously a
painful human life. Because it is true worship, it is worship adaptable to
a refreshing variety of settings. Brad's is an eminently practical work. I
left it energized to plan worship in new ways, and did. "
— Carol
Holtz-Martin, pastor, American Baptist Churches
in the U.S.A.
ix
Foreword
xi Preface
xiv Acknowledgments
xv Introduction
1 The
Prelude
12 Chapter 2: The Lost Art of Preparation
21 Movement
One: Gathering
28 Chapter 4: Praising and Singing
38 Chapter 5: Praying
45 Movement Two:
Encountering
54 Chapter 7: Preaching
61 Movement
Three: Responding
63 Chapter 8: Communion
67 Chapter 9: Giving
73 Chapter 10: Baptism
77 Movement Four:
Embracing
82 Chapter 12: Benediction and Response
87 The Postlude
95 Chapter 14: Cleaning Up: FAQ
101 Appendix A: The Gift of
Liturgical Time
106 Appendix B: A Home Dedication Service
111 Appendix C: A Healing Prayer Service
116 Appendix D: Worship and Prayer
in the style of the Taizé Community
121 Bibliography
Appendix D: Worship and Prayer in the Style of the Taizé Community
For More Information Contact Brad Berglund
at
Reinventing Sunday
8273 E. Davies Avenue • Centennial, Colorado 80112
Toll free: 877.489.8500 • Phone: 720.489.8073
www.reinventingsunday.com • brad@reinventingsunday.com
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