| Notes | Almost every congregation in North America experiences tension over worship. Some have been rediscovering ancient worship forms, while others have moved radically away from liturgical worship. How can churches respond to this collision of forces? Thomas Long addresses these issues by looking at "third way" congregations and discussiong nine characteristics of the ways they worship: experiencing mystery, practicing hospitality, recovering drama, emphasizing excellent, eclectic music, creatively adapting worship spaces, connecting worship and local mission, developing a repertoire of worship resources, moving the close of worship toward a joyous festival, and employing strong, charismatic pastors. All of these factors make for vital and faithful worship. |
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