Exploring the Worship Spectrum: 6 Views / March 16, 2004

See this summary article for a summary of the Counterpoints series and a list of individual volumes.

There are 35 volumes available from this series and are available in the following products:

• A 16-Volume Set (Release 1)
• An 11-Volume Set (Release 2)
• The 8-Volume Set (Release 3)
• Thirty-five individual volumes are also available.

A clear, engaging description of the six most prevalent models of worship in North American churches, presented by advocates for each position. The contributors evaluate each position in order to broaden people’s understanding of diverse models and shed light on an emotive issue.

What does worship look like? Is there just one truly right way to worship? Are there any wrong ways? To what extent should our unity as believers manifest itself in unified public worship? Sadly, disagreement over how we should worship our loving God has sparked some most unloving attitudes among Christians. Exploring the Worship Spectrum seeks to correct this. It provides a forum for presentation, critique, and defense of six prominent worship styles:

• Formal-Liturgical – Paul Zahl
• Traditional Hymn-Based – Harold Best
• Contemporary Music-Driven – Joe Horness
• Charismatic – Don Williams
• Blended – Robert Webber
• Emerging – Sally Morgenthaler

This unique format allows those with a heart for worship to compare different perspectives and draw their own conclusions on what the Bible teaches. It engages the reader’s faculties of critical thinking in a way that allows him or her to understand the various approaches to worship, carefully evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and make personal choices without adopting a judgmental spirit.

The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.

Exploring the Worship Spectrum: 6 Views
• Series: Counterpoints – Church Life
• Series Editor: Paul E. Engle
• General Editor: Paul A. Basden
• Contributors: Paul Zahl, Harold Best, Joe Horness, Don Williams, Robert Webber, Sally Morgenthaler
• Publisher: Zondervan (released 4/27/10)