In the book, kauflin covers not just why we worship, and not just on the biblical perspectives of worship, but also on the. After pastoring for twelve years, he became director of sovereign grace music in 1997. Bob kauflins blog post yesterday inspired me to post a etiquette resources for parents. Perhaps the greatest conversation ever recorded on the subject of worship. Nalle, along with bob kauflin, would write and produce much of glads early material while serving as lead vocalist. After pastoring for 12 years, he became director of sovereign grace music in 1997. This 5day intensive, based on bob s book, worship matters, is an intentional context where pastors and leaders of worship in song can cultivate strong and clear theological categories for worship, have the. This 5day intensive, based on bobs book, worship matters, is an intentional context where pastors read more. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god kindle edition by kauflin, bob, paul baloche. This book contains the practical elements of the responsibilities of a worship leader and explores the biblical principles of that role as well. Encouragement to use our bodies in worship youtube. Worship matters book insights part 1 august 14, 2011 think about it, worship matters book no comments. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god 8601400550731.
We simply benefit from the perfect offering of the son to the father through the power of the spirit ephesians 2. There are so many layers to this quote i find each time i read it or quote it i focus on. In the book, kauflin covers not just why we worship, and not just on the biblical perspectives of worship, but also on the nuts and bolts of how worship leaders can lead more effectively, how we can keep ourselves grounded and avoid some of the pitfalls common to those who lead in the church, and finally, how we can be better staff members and support for our pastors. These are questions that bob kaulfin endeavors to address in worship matters. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god by bob kauflin. Bob loves god, values theology, and cares about people. Upcoming intensives february 1721, 2021 june 2327, 2021 louisville, ky apply now in an effort to train congregational worship pastors and leaders more effectively weve begun offering the worship matters intensive, hosted by bob kauflin in louisville, ky.
Bob kauflin, pastor and noted songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so they can root their congregational worship in. The worship matters video intensive with bob kauflin is a 12session video course designed to build. Worship matters bob kauflin paperback books online raru. Be sure to check out bob s excellent books for worship. His years of experience as a worship leader come through, but he also shows a firm understanding of the beauty of scripture and how it informs our worship. Ive been on praise n worship teams and led worship in my past. This e book is a collection of some of his best posts. Nov 12, 2011 bob kauflin is director of sovereign grace music.
True worshipers by bob kauflin audiobook download christian. Many of his thoughts are authentic, practical, theological, yet easy to understand. Bob kauflin is such a strong voice to the worship community. He is the director of music and worship for the sovereign grace churches as well as the director of sovereign grace music. We talk about bob kauflins excellent book, worship matters.
Leading others to encounter the greatness of god by kauflin, bob and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kauflin has written a helpful book on how worship matters both on sundays and throughout the week. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god paperback mar 26 2008. Kauflin spends the opening section of the book dealing with the attitude and character of the worship leader. Bob kauflin delivers on the title of worship matters.
David peterson, engaging with god, a biblical theology of worship, intersvarsity press 2002. In worship matters he offers profound and powerful observations about the task of leading gods people in worship observations missing from much of the conversation about worship today. In an effort to train congregational worship pastors and leaders more effectively weve begun offering the worship matters intensive, hosted by bob kauflin in louisville, ky. Bob kauflin covers a variety of topics such as the devastating effects of worshiping the wrong things, how to base our worship on gods selfrevelation rather than our assumptions, the fuel of worship, the community of worship, and the ways that eternitys worship should affect our earthly worship. It matters to god because he is the one ultimately worthy of all worship. The book by bob kauflin called worship matters is very helpful for any ministry to gain clarity on the ultimate priority of god. Thankfully, bob kauflin s new book worship matters. I read it almost daily and try to incorporate what i can within my ministry. The worship matters video intensive with bob kauflin is a 12session video course designed to build congregational worship on biblical principles that transcend cultures, generations, and ethnic groups. Kauflin has captured this idea in his excellent definition of a worship leader in his book worship matters. Bob kauflin is teaching a new generation to take corporate worship seriously in a fashion that is simultaneously biblically faithful and addressing todays culture.
Whether you serve in the music, production or creative team, the insights in this book are profound and practical. Crossway this book has long been a staple in the worship ministry world. Bob kauflin is equally solid as he discusses both the biblical basis for worshipmusic and the practical musical issues. Worship matters intensive with bob kauflin sovereign.
Bob kauflin is driven by a passion for gods glory, and his reflections on music and worship are grounded in biblical truth and keen theological insight. In 1997, after 12 years of pastoring, bob moved to gaithersburg, maryland, where he led corporate worship at covenant life church and became the director of sovereign grace music. See all 10 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In true worshipers, bob kauflin, a seasoned pastor and musician, opens our eyes to the massive significance of being the type of worshiper god is seeking. The leader, the task, healthy tensions, and right relationships. Kauflin addresses practical matters surrounding worship and theological foundations for worship. Worship matters focuses on the essentials of godhonoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real world.
Musical style may be the most divisive issue in the church today. The following is an excerpt from worship matters by bob kauflin crossway books chapter 1. I agree with matt redmans comments, bob loves god, values theology, and cares about people. Brian preston worship matters wrsp 510 biblical foundations of worship on line kauflin, b. When we get to heaven, many aspects of earthly life will be missing. Kauflin serves as the worship leader for covenant life church in gaithersburg, maryland and the director of worship development for sovereign grace ministries.
Took place with a worldly, immoral woman, and not with a holy man. The venerable bob kauflin joins us on the podcast today to answer these very vital questions. Sep 24, 2017 bob kauflin is director of sovereign grace music. Bob reminds us theres a reason behind our rejoicing, and theres substance beneath our singing. Oct 02, 2008 bob kauflin at the 2008 desiring god conference. Known for worship matters, bob kauflin has outdone himself creating this invaluable resource for worship teams.
Bob kauflin, claton butcher, two words publishing llc. Bob kauflin is now a well known name in worship ministries nationwide through this book and his work with sovereign grace music. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god, in which he sought to connect a biblical theology of worship with what worship leaders actually do on sundays. Books on worship are almost as numerous as worship cds.
As a way of investing in new leaders, i personally gift them a copy of kauflins book. Rooted in the gospel of grace and filled with practical application, this book aims to connect sunday morning to the rest of your lifehelping you fulfill your calling to be a true worshiper each and every day. Mar 26, 2008 buy the paperback book worship matters. He equips pastors and musicians in the theology and practice of congregational worship, and serves as a pastor at sovereign grace church in louisville, kentucky. We talk about bob kauflin s excellent book, worship matters. Worship is our seths music space may 20, 2014 quote ive been using weekly by bob kauflin from his book worship matters. Mar 16, 2009 worship matters by bob kauflin is a really good book for those who are worship leaders and those who are part of worship team. He teaches on congregational worship through worshipgod conferences, seminars, and his blog. Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the god who created us. Looking at how worship relates to the gospel, reverence, idolatry, receiving correction, music, trials, and a lot more, this book will benefit leaders, musicians, and anyone desiring to grow in their understanding of biblical worship.
Leading others to encounter the greatness of god author. Bob has been in worship ministry for a long time and his insight is much appreciated. Good books on worship are almost as rare as good worship cds. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god ebook. With worship matters, kauflin has given the church a book that is worthy of not just reading, but of reading over and over again. Hes the leader of sovereign grace music, a community of songwriters and worship leaders who write strong theological songs for the local church. True worshippers ebook bob kauflin the good book company. Bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. Mar 26, 2008 bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. Worship matters foreword by paul baloche by kauflin, bob. Took place on the side of jacobs well, and not in the temple or a synagogue. He oversees the production of their albums and teaches on congregational worship through worshipgod conferences, seminars, and his blog.
Worship is our humble, constant, appropriate, glad response to gods selfrevelation and his enabling. Bob kauflin traveled with the christian group glad for eight years as a songwriter, speaker, and arranger before becoming a pastor with sovereign grace ministries in 1985. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god audio download. The opening chapters deal with the heart issues of the worship leader.
Kauflin is wellknown for his book worship matters as well as his role as the worship leader for the together for the gospel conferences. In the book, kauflin covers not just why we worship, and not just on the biblical. And it matters to every worship leader, because we have no greater privilege than leading others to encounter the greatness of. Worship matters is a book about corporate worship written for who he refers to as the worship leader, that is, anyone who leads the music and singing during a service. He received a piano performance degree from temple. This book will benefit not only the new worship leader, but anyone who is serious about being part of a biblical, godcentered ministry. Bob kauflin, warship matters, leading others to encounter the greatness of god. Worship matters video intensive sovereign grace music. After pastoring for twelve years, he became director of.
I have been an avid reader of bob kauflins blog worship matters for over a year. Mar 31, 2008 bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. In the book, kauflin covers not just why we worship, and not just on the biblical perspectives of worship, but also on the nuts and bolts of how worship leaders can lead more effectively, how we can keep ourselves grounded and avoid some of the pitfalls common to those. This important book will inform, instruct and inspire. I typically buy multiple copies at a time and give them away. Bob kauflin is a worship leader who serves as the director of sovereign grace music. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god by bob kauflin at indigo. Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the god who created you. Worship matters is a practical book with a solid biblical foundation that would benefit any pastor, worship leader, minister of music or church layperson, regardless the length of tenure of service.
I didnt highlight as i was reading it, but if i did, the majority of the book would be highlighted. Dec 30, 20 bob kauflin, director of sovereign grace music, has been blogging at since 2005. Worship matters intensive with bob kauflin sovereign grace. Bob patrols the theological borders of this book like a trusty doberman who wont allow you to trespass into unhealthy attitudes and approaches in worship. He oversees the production of their albums and teaches on co. Worship matters share book recommendations with your. Bob kauflin presents a balanced, mature, biblical understanding of worship. In true worshipers, a seasoned pastor and musician guides readers toward a more engaging, transformative, and biblically faithful understanding of the worship god is. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god ebook written by bob kauflin. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. He is concerned above all for the heartfor the depth and authenticity of our relationship with godwhich so often gets lost in the controversies over styles and traditions. Bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirty five years experience. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. But jesus tells us that god is seeking a particular kind of worshiper.
Leading others to encounter the greatness of god crossway, 2008 is not just a good book on worship. And it matters to every worship leader, because we have no greater privilege than leading others to encounter the greatness of god. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god ebook 9781433519376 by bob kauflin. Hes the writer of the super popular worship matters and most recently true worshipers. Worship matters by bob kauflin is a must read for any christian serving in the world of creative arts.
This book focuses readers on the essentials of godhonoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real. Glad formed on the campus of west chester state university of pennsylvania when singer ed nalle auditioned for a new christian band. Worship matters foreword by paul baloche by bob kauflin. A faithful worship leader magnifies the greatness of god in jesus christ through the power. It matters to us because worshiping god is the reason for which we were created. Its required reading of anyone leading music in our. His book, worship matters, was published by crossway in 2008. Worship matters by bob kauflin, 97815848248, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mar 26, 2008 bob kauflin covers a variety of topics such as the devastating effects of worshiping the wrong things, how to base our worship on gods selfrevelation rather than our assumptions, the fuel of worship, the community of worship, and the ways that eternitys worship should affect our earthly worship. Worship matters will inspire you as a worshiper and spur you on as a leader of worship.
If you are a worship leader, i cannot recommend this book strongly enough. Worship matters by bob kauflin is a great read on the subject of worship. Of all the people issues that come with working with a worship team, two of the. Bob kauflin explains how a biblical theology of worship connects with what worship leaders actually do on sundays in this video series. Throughout the book he lays down spiritual foundations for corporate worship and spiritual worship and then goes into the practical aspects of how we can apply what he taught about worship. If im not a worship leader in a church, its not written for me. Worship matters by bob kauflin hardcover for sale online. In worship matters, pastor and songwriter bob kauflin skillfully instructs fellow pastors, musicians, and worship leaders to root. He is now the director of worship development for sovereign grace, teaching the theology and practice of congregational worship and overseeing its music projects. In the past few years, a number of voices have emerged encouraging church musicians to lose their music stands. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god 97815848248 by kauflin, bob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books.
Through the book, bob builds congregational worship on biblical principles that transcend cultures, generations, and ethnic groups. Kauflin addresses practical matters surrounding worship and theological foundations for. He also oversees production of sovereign grace albums. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read worship matters foreword by paul baloche. I profited from this book, and in it bob challenged the quality of my worship. Worship is gods gift of grace to us before its our offering to god. I picked up this book from the local christian book store while looking for worship matters to circulate around the worship team at church. Carson, research professor of new testament, trinity evangelical divinity school this book is thoroughly biblical, comprehensive, balanced, clear, and engaging. Even in the section on musical styles kauflin rightly argues that the music should serve the lyrics i think it is an unhelpful term which implies that we are only worshipping god when we are singing. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god bob kauflin combining biblical foundations with realworld application, a pastor and professional songwriter guides worship leaders and pastors to root their corporate worship in unchanging scriptural principles rather than divisive trends. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god by bob kauflin, claton butcher narrator online at alibris. Rosss recalling the hope of glory i highly recommend it.