Worship Training Guide

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries - Boston

The following material has been adapted from lectures at the Institute of Campus Missions (Chi Alpha Campus Ministries annual staff training conference) given by Dick Schroeder, Nick Fatato, Joe Daltorio and supplemented by material from Mike Olejarz.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION

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REQUIREMENTS FOR WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

P 2

II.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

P 3

III.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WORSHIP TEAM LEADER

P 4

IV.

THE BIBLICAL MANDATE TO WORSHIP

P 5

V.

WHY WORSHIP?

P 6

VI.

WORSHIP - A WAY OF LIFE

P 8

VII.

HOW DO WE WORSHIP?

P 9

VIII. HOW TO LEAD IN WORSHIP

P 13

IX.

BUILDING A TEAM

P 16

X.

SAMPLE CALLS TO WORSHIP

P 18

SAMPLE PLANNING FORMS A TRAINING SEMINAR SCHEDULE SAMPLE LISTING OF SONGS FOR GROUP EXERCISE

P 21 P 24 p 25

INTRODUCTION
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries believes the best way to impact a campus is to establish a community of students on campus who love God, one another, and are committed to the task of sharing Christ with other students and faculty. Following the biblical pattern in the Book of Acts, we strive to build communities of worship, fellowship, discipleship, witness and prayer. By community we mean that a gathered people on campus is more visible and effective than a few isolated individuals. By community of worship we mean that as a gathered people of God on campus, we must establish ministry to God as the highest call of Christians. We seek to embody the following principles: A. We recognize we were created by and are now reconciled to God to bring glory to Him (Isaiah 43:7; Ephesians 1:11-12); As Christs family gathered, we become the dwelling place of God for the very purposes of ministry to Him as His priests, and for proclamation of His greatness to the world (Ephesians 1:10-22; 1 Peter 2:4-10); We believe the presence of God is made more real among people when believers worship (Psalm 22:3).

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Secondly, Chi Alpha expresses ministry to God by: A. Directing adoration to His person in giving thanks for His acts of loving kindness toward us (Psalm 100; 150); Learning to sit at His feet like Mary and respond to Him (Luke 10:39; John 10:4-5); Allowing the spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12-14 to flow through us to the Lord; Learning to worship Him with our actions (1 Corinthians 10:31; Hebrews 13:15-16).

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As a community of worship, we expect other ministries to grow best when nurtured in an atmosphere of ministry to the Lord . It is our desire and vision to see God raise up teams of students that can work together in leading His people into His presence through praise and worship. We are excited about coming together to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and we are excited about YOU being a part of this ministry.

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Please read through this introductory material CAREFULLY as we believe it will better equip you to grow and learn how to be a worshiper and lead others into Gods glorious presence!

I.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

A. Learn to Bless God! It is our first responsibility to minister to God. 1 Peter 2:4,5,9,10. Be aware of the enemy and his attacks to distract you from worship. Come with a song in your heart. Have your mind and heart SET to minister to the Lord . C. Concentrate! We need to learn to discipline our minds in order to minister to God. 1) Work at it. 2) Personalize your worship. 3) Ask God to help you. D. Participate! See 1 Corinthians 14:26 and note the principle: All should participate! BUT . . . problems arise sometimes because 1) some people come to the meeting energized . 2) some come neutralized - they need to get their attention back on the Lord. 3) some come vandalized - we may need to give them time to repent and confess before God. We may need to encourage those who are downtrodden or discouraged. E. Continue to be Filled with the Holy Spirit! See Ephesians 5:18-20.

B. Prepare for Worship!

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When we assemble in the name of the Lord, He is with us. Our objective is to move to the point at which every believer will have seen the Lord, ministered to Him, and have been transformed upon seeing God. The least effective way to arrive at this point is to have a poorly led, insincere, flippant, sing your favorite song type of meeting. The key is to prayerfully develop leadership with some Scripture songs, choruses, Scripture readings, etc., already chosen, but with a willingness to change directions, allow for spontaneous worship after a song or periods of silence, to be creative in leading the people into different forms of worship (standing, clapping, shouting, etc.) or know when it is time to hear from the Lord in the ministry of spiritual gifts. Worship leaders need to be sensitive to special things God may want to do among the gathered believers. He might want one worship service to be a time of celebration, and another to be an emphasis on His Holiness. The Holy Spirit may also direct the leader to guide the meeting in a particular direction during the worship time. Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God! Be encouraged that as you minister to God and call others to do the same, H e will make His presence more real among us.

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BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS

A. Pick up a schedule of worship teams from the Worship Director. Get a worship song book and get acquainted with the material in it. B. Get together with your scheduled worship team to pray, practice and prepare for your worship opportunity. Use the enclosed worship planning sheets to help you in your preparations. C. Pray that God will use you as an example to encourage others in ministering to the Lord. D. It is your responsibility to call for a replacement in case of a problem. It is also the responsibility of the worship leader to make sure the transparencies used get returned to the master notebook at the end of the meeting. Finally, the team should assist in carrying in the equipment before a meeting and making sure the equipment is packed up properly afterwards. E. Be in an attitude of prayer for your worship opportunity. Be creative in involving others on the worship team (and the rest of the students) through testimony, Scripture reading, drama, and even working the overhead machine.

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F. Finally, join with the other members of your worship team for prayer before the meeting.

III.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WORSHIP TEAM LEADER

A. Personal To be a maturing disciple of Jesus: growing in love with God, His Body, and those He created but are not yet in relationship with Him. B. Chapter Ministry To develop and lead a team of worshipers who will lead students in ministering to Jesus. To set vision and direction for a growing community of worship on campus. To train and oversee the development of student worship leaders and teams. To lead others in worship C. Administration To inventory the sound equipment by June 15. To develop new song books for use by August 15. Redo the main transparency notebook by August 15. Set date for and lead fall semester training of worship leaders. Confirm location for large group meetings each quarter/semester. Recruit, train and release a sound team. Process setup and tear down of sound equipment at large group meeting. Review worship resources annually and build a library of tools.

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IV. THE BIBLICAL MANDATE TO WORSHIP

A. John 4:7-25 Three Levels of Worship 1. 2. 3. B. Ignorance - what you dont know (v 22) Religious tradition - from the Jews (v 22) The new way - true worshipers (v 23-24)

What is Worship? 1. Hebrew a. Shachah - to bow down, prostrate oneself in honor of God Genesis 22:5; 1 Chronicles 16:29 Abad - to work, to serve Exodus 3:12; Deuteronomy 6:13

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Greek a. proskuneo - to adore, bow down John 4:24 latrevo - to serve Philippians 3:3

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The highest form of ministry a person can have, and it must precede every other form of ministry. 1 Peter 2:5,9. The creatures willing and loving response to his Creator. Psalm 95:6-7. More than mood music for the teaching time. Because man was originally created to be in relationship with God, the need to worship is mans most basic spiritual need or drive. Worship is the act of seeing God and responding to Him as God. It literally means the giving of worth to God, not just through a moment of singing, but also a life of service and adoration.

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A kingdom of priests devoted to the Father. People motivated by the love and grace of God to work on His behalf for His kingdom. A physical attitude or verbal expression of our love and devotion to God. A lifestyle of devotion expressed through works of piety and practical service to God. It is more than just an emotional experience, it is an act of the will.

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Examples of True Worshipers a. b. Luke 7:36-50 John 12:1-8

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WHY WORSHIP?
A. It is commanded in Scripture 1. 2. B. Exodus 20:1-6 Deuteronomy 6:4-5

God saves us to worship Him 1. 2. Exodus 3:12 1 Peter 2:9

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Its the primary expression of our love for Jesus. 1 Peter 1:8. It involves adoration, respect, and intimate communion, all of which are marks of a good love relationship. It keeps our lives set on Truth. Romans 1:21-25. Note the tragic progression when man refuses to acknowledge God as Creator & Lord. v 21 v 23

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v 24 v 25 1. 2. 3. D. Worship clears our mind to see things through Gods eyes. Builds our faith by again recognizing Gods power and truth. Destroys satans lies which afflict believers.

Worship releases Gods power and authority. Psalm 22:3 The release of Gods power and ruler ship shakes and throws satans kingdom into confusion. It also brings healing, conviction, deliverance, renewal, perspective, and victory. See 2 Chronicles 20.

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We are at our very best when we worship. 1. 2. Psalm 33:1 Psalm 92:1

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God is the only person in the universe worthy of worship. See Luke 19:29-40...Jesus implied there is something so compelling about the God of the Universe that the rocks would cry out if his followers kept quiet. 1. We, therefore, must distinguish between worship and testimony in our worship service. a. b. 2. 3. Testimony - God is the subject Worship - God is the object

Until we have directly adored God, we have not begun to worship Theater Analogy - from Soren Kirkegaard a. b. A theater has three elements (audience, actors, director) In worship, God = audience; we = actors; the worship leader = the director.

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The proper question to ask after a worship service is not, What did I get out of it?, but, How did I do? We need to cultivate the private place of worship as a discipline and participate fully in the corporate gathering of Gods people.

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VI. WORSHIP - A WAY OF LIFE

A. Praise is Gods address. 1. 2. B. 2 Chronicles 5:11-14 Psalm 22:3

Praise is the way into Gods presence. 1. 2. Psalm 100:4 Revelation 5:11-14

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Praise is a weapon of spiritual warfare. 1. 2. Psalm 149:5-9 Revelation 11:15-19

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Praise is a sacrifice; it costs something. 1. 2. 1 Chronicles 21:18-24 Hebrews 13:15-16

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Becoming a good worshiper 1. Practice daily. a. b. c. d. Psalm 5:3; 34:1 Psalm 113:3; 141:2 Psalm 145:2 Ephesians 5:18-19

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e. 2. F.

Colossians 3:16

1 Samuel 15:22 - Obey what He tells you to do.

We are changed in worship. a. b. c. Psalm 115:8 Proverbs 27:21 Matthew 5:23-24

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The covenant of praise a. Psalm 81

VII. HOW DO WE WORSHIP?

It is expected that the group will structure a significant part of the large group meeting for interaction with God in worship, including such elements as music, public reading of Scripture, and time for spontaneous worship and/or prayer. Instruction should be given regarding the nature of God; biblical principles and models of worship; and the role and significance of spiritual gifts. Both orchestrated and spontaneous worship should occur under the oversight of the leadership. Worship will be experimental and innovative as the group finds its comfortable norm. Finally, the leadership will expose the group to known and proven leaders (and even rookies who are learning to lead) who are gifted and able to direct meaningful worship in keeping with biblical norms. A. John 4:23-24 states we must worship God in spirit and in truth. 1. In spirit means genuinely, from our hearts (and not just an outward form), with the help of the Holy Spirit. In truth means worship from a pure heart on the basis of who God is as revealed in His Word. Remember that worship involves seeing and responding. We need to look to the Bible, not just our culture, tradition, and history for appropriate models and expressions of worship.

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Expressiveness is important to God because it involves our whole being in worship and helps focus our intensity on the Lord.

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Forms of Worship 1. We respond to God with silence. a. b. 2. Psalm 46:10 Habakkuk 2:20

We respond to God with words. a. Speaking (words given breath) Psalm 71:8 Psalm 96:7-10 b. Singing something familiar (words with music) Psalm 69:30-31 Psalm 92:1-4 Acts 16:25 c. Singing something brand new Psalm 98:1 d. Both are in order! 1 Corinthians 14:15 Ephesians 5:19

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Laughing (words overrun by joy) a. b. Psalm 98:4 Psalm 126:2

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Zephaniah 3:14-17

Shouting (words with an explosion attached) a. b. Ezra 3:11 Psalm 98:4-6

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Bowing and kneeling - humility a. b. Psalm 95:6 Daniel 6:10-11

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Standing - respect, ready for service a. b. Psalm 24:3-4 Psalm 134:1-3

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Lifting up of hands - adoration, surrender a. b. c. Psalm 63:3-5 Psalm 134:1-2 Psalm 141:2

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Clapping of hands - acclaim, joy, celebration a. b. c. 2 Kings 11:12 Psalm 47:1 Isaiah 55:12

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Walking and leaping - joy, victory a. b. c. 2 Samuel 6:16 Luke 6:23 Acts 3:7-8

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Dancing - forget ourselves a. b. c. Exodus 15:20-21 Psalm 30:11 Psalm 149:3

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Lying prostrate - great sorrow over sin, humility a. b. Deuteronomy 9:18 Revelation 5:8

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We respond to God with instruments. This is done, not primarily to accompany the singing, but as a worship offering to the Lord, too! Many instruments are listed: a. b. c. d. 2 Kings 3:15 1 Chronicles 13:8 1 Chronicles 16:4-10 Psalm 150

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We use hymns - creedal statements or anthems put to music, with rich theological meaning. The Lords Supper We respond to God as His Spirit directs (with the manifestations of the Holy Spirit). Some specific guidelines for the ministry of the gifts in our groups are: a. b. Teach and adhere to Scriptures regulating principles. Encourage the use of the gifts in smaller group worship settings. Explain the manifestations of the Spirit to the uninstructed when spiritual gifts are in operation.

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Correct improper expression, but do so privately unless real harm to the body as a whole is imminent. Remember that the Spirits work is primarily to glorify Christ. We test the validity of spiritual manifestations using that condition. Take the manifestations of the Spirit seriously! Read 1 Thessalonians 5:20.

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Worship will a combination of factors - p hysical, o pposition, and the supernatural. Note the following: P Matthew 2:2-11 O S

Luke 7:36-50

Luke 19:28-40

VIII.HOW TO LEAD IN WORSHIP

A. B. The best worship leader is a good worshiper. Set an example. Remember your purpose - to direct peoples attention away from themselves and toward the Lord. 1. 2. 3. 4. C. Be a teacher...what significance can be drawn from worship? How does Scripture call us to worship? Model brokenness, transparency, victory, and authenticity. Call the students to actively participate

Be prepared to lead , but allow for the Holy Spirit to interrupt. 1. Be focused...lead clearly and effectively

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2. 3. 4. D.

Know the difference between leading songs and leading worship. You and the team will initially set the pace. Explain what we do and why in worship. Call people forward.

Reduce noise 1. 2. Distractions in the meeting area? Its ok to be silent between songs, but nurture the believers in different worship experiences...and you must lead . Be attentive to the flow of worship. Is there someone drawing attention to themselves by singing too loudly? Avoid center stage...reduce attention getters on the team. Make sure the songs are picked out beforehand; the person working the overhead machine knows what to do; the songs are readable; the instruments are tuned; Develop signs to communicate to the worship team members - be cautious in leading worship just with verbal commands. Be aware of who your neighbors are.

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Determine a worship theme that is pertinent to what God is doing (or wants to do) in the large group meeting. 1. One aspect of Gods nature (e.g., His love, His holiness, His power) is often an appropriate theme for worship. Many times a particular Scripture verse in the call to worship will serve to focus peoples attention on the theme for the meeting. Read Scripture with that thought in mind. Its better to have a theme and let the Holy Spirit change it than to have no theme and just float through the service. Train the worship team to pray together and ascertain the theme together. Where do you need to lead the students? How can you tie worship and the teaching of the Bible together?

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F.

Decide which elements of worship you will include in your order of service . Choose those which are in keeping with your theme. 1. Elements you should always include: a. b. c. d. e. 2. Call to worship Corporate prayer Scripture reading Direct adoration of God Benediction

Optional elements: a. b. c. d. e. f. Testimony Small group interaction and/or prayer Offering Special presentations, e.g., music, drama Announcements Introduction of visitors

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Write out your worship plan (see samples at end of the Guide) 1. 2. Avoid fill in the blank services, but dont be afraid of patterns. Order the songs in such a way that they flow naturally from one to another and have a uniform direction. Be very aware of Who the songs are addressed to. Be aware of the keys in which the songs will be sung - learn to link songs in the same key and of the same theme. Also, realize that upward key modulations can direct people upward and further in.

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Pray like crazy.

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1.

Be open to changes that God may direct you in before the service begins (or even during). Meet early with the worship team to go over the worship plan and to wait on God together. Pray with the worship team. Pray for Gods blessing on the meeting.

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Lead the time of worship with one eye focused on God and one eye focused on the people. 1. Your purpose is to help people be good worshipers, so prepare them to be involved. Watch how theyre doing. Call them to participate. Call them to break out of the fear of what people think and flow with what God is doing. Encourage them to be open to be used in a gift of the Holy Spirit. Sound a clear call to battle. Remember, effective leading consists of a balance between talking and remaining quiet - whichever is necessary to help people focus on the Lord. Speak with confidence when you have something to say...as one speaking the very words of God. Listen carefully to what God is saying. Ask God to make all of you sensitive to what He wants to do. Let His creativity flow. Enjoy His presence just as much as everyone else. Sing heartily, concentrating on the meaning of the words. Remember you are only the donkey, not the King!

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IX. BUILDING A TEAM

A. Choosing a Team 1. 2. Look for faithful servants, not just people who want to be up front. Dont just look for musical talent...its needed, but youre looking for people who want to part of a team that will minister to God. Pray for worshipers to be raised up.

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3.

Set discipleship goals for students who want to be a part of the worship team. Basic priorities for a man or woman of worship: (a) A life of prayer - Proverbs 15:8; (b) Stay in the Word - John 6:68; (c) A life of integrity - Psalm 15:1-2.

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Announce to the students your desire to recruit and train a team.

Equipping a Team 1. Use the small group format. This is a great place to model and train future worship leaders. There is freedom to exercise the gifts of the Spirit in a non-threatening environment. Work yourself out of a job by modeling, training, and releasing. Meet with your team for prayer and ministry to the Lord before your scheduled worship time. Use this devotion time to begin to select songs, Scriptures, etc. with the team members. Have consistent practice times that focus on a balance of spiritual, technical, and practical preparation. Train more than 1 worship leader and more than 1 team. The worship leader(s) have a priestly ministry of leading the people into the presence of God and discerning His purpose for the public gathering. Realize they will be a target for the enemy.

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Preparation 1. Pass out a copy of the Worship Training Guide to each student and ask them to go through the material with you in a day long seminar. Then set a date for the training. Develop a master list of transparencies and a song list that you will be proficient in leading. Make a copy of the song list for each team member. Consecrate the meeting to the Lord. Pray over and rebuke any demons hanging around or in the sound system.

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4. 5.

Maintain a balance between planning and spontaneity. Sing a new song to the Lord. Consider teaching a new song at the beginning of a meeting. Go over it a few times to learn it...then it can come from the heart when you get to it in the meeting.

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SAMPLE CALLS TO WORSHIP

Biblical Reasons for Worship A. We are commanded to worship God. The first two of the Ten Commandments reflect Gods desire for us to worship Him and Him only. In addition, many psalms and other Scripture passages call us to worship Him. Need we think, therefore, that God is dependent on our worship--that His sense of self-worth is increased when we adore Him? Not at all! When He is glorified, it is for our good. B. God is worthy of all the adoration we can give Him. He exists eternally one God in three Persons--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is the Creator uncreated--Creator of all that is and ruler over all creation. He, in His infinite majesty, is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. He, in His perfect character, is absolutely holy, good, loving, faithful, merciful, and just. He is pure Spirit--the Source of all light, life, and love. He, though pure Spirit, in the reality of His personality makes possible the self-conscious person hood of men (Because He thinks, reasons, speaks, chooses, feels, plans, loves, hates, creates, and destroys, so can we). He became flesh and dwelt among us, to live, die, and rise for us, and to give us eternal life. What response other than awed worship is possible to such a God! It is best for His creation that He be exalted above all else. When He is not, chaos and anarchy result. C. God created us to be worshipers. The sin of Adam, however, manifested itself immediately by making him afraid of God. Moreover, the first problem God had with man after the expulsion from the Garden dealt with worship: Abels worship was acceptable to God, Cains was not; so, Cain murdered Abel. When we realize that God searched for and worked to create a people of true praise (Israel) for the ages, but to no avail because of mans hardness of heart, what Jesus said to the Samaritan woman takes on a certain poignancy: God still seeks true worshipers. And because we were created to be worshipers, we will never be fulfilled until we truly worship.

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D. God saved us to be worshipers. Far from giving up the search, God did create a people to be true worshipers. Jesus declared to the woman the time . . . has now come. Jesus himself was the first absolutely true worshiper-the first of a race of new people characterized by worship in spirit and truth. Through His death, He reconciled us to His Father so that those who once could never be made perfect so as to freely draw near to God in worship, are now commanded to draw near with confidence (Hebrews 10:1-25). By being in Him, they come to Him in spirit and truth. These are they who have been chosen, redeemed, and sealed with the Spirit to the praise of His glory (Ephesians 1:314). They have become a dwelling place for God (Ephesians 2:22), to be a household of priests to offer up the sacrifice of praise (1 Peter 2:5,9; Hebrews 12:15). Thus, God has created a kind of new Eden--the Church-- a place of praise to Him and fellowship with Him. E. Proper worship is the foundation of all other ministry. Worship is the highest, the ultimate call of the Church. When we adore God in true worship, all other ministries will grow. When we praise in Spirit and in truth, we will be obedient disciples in everything. When we love Him with hearts overflowing with praise, we will love one another deeply. As we learn to worship the Lord of the harvest, we will soon be begging Him to make us evangelists. And as unbelievers come among us, they will want to know the God we love so much. F. True worshipers are continually renewed in the Lord. Psalm 22:3 tells us that God inhabits the praises of His people, Israel (we are spiritual Israel). This does not mean that God magically appears on the scene when we begin to praise Him--like the genie appeared when Aladdin rubbed his lamp! God is already with us anyway. It means that when we worship God, our attention is turned to Him. We become aware of His presence. He reveals himself to us. He is exalted among us and takes His proper place in hearts and minds. When God is so revealed to us, we are renewed! Revived! Continued worship is a key to continued renewal. G. Other Sample Calls:

1. Use Scripture Readings to Announce the theme of worship (you could use the worship team members to read along with you, or, you could involve the people in the audience to read Scripture, or even have a responsive reading). 2. Use stories from Scripture (or other sources) to illustrate the need and importance of worship, i.e. Exodus 19:18-23; the theater analogy.

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3. ministry. 4.

A hymn or prayer may be utilized to help people prepare for

A Scripture reading, prayer, or hymn done in unison.

5. The first song may be used to draw the crowd together, get people focused, and then a call to worship could be used to declare the focus of the worship gathering. 6. Tying in the worship with the message may also give you direction to lead the people in (i.e. if the message is on forgiveness, use that as the theme and lead the believers in singing about the forgiveness of God). 7. Focus on the character and/or attributes of God.

8. Testimony is good and commanded in Scripture, but direct ministry to God is so vital that it can justifiably be said that until we have adored God, we have not begun to worship - Herschel Rosser 9. Mans sole purpose is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever Westminister Confession 10. My ministry was being changed by society around me more than the revelation of God - Jack Hayford 11. Each day every person is subjected to forces that want to crush and oppress him or her. Worship breaks the bands of oppression and brings us into partnership with God - Jack Hayford

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CHI ALPHA CAMPUS MINISTRIES SAMPLE WORSHIP PLAN

Location: Who will lead?

Student Ctr

Date:

Today

The Holy Spirit and Brenna Liz Jim Suzette ______ Huzie Steve ______ ______
Sound?

Others on the Team:

Who Does Overheads?

Jim

not needed

Worship Theme: Join us in worshiping God for His Greatness (or attribute of God, or specific call to worship...must be able to state it simply) Scripture(s) to Read:

Psalm 145:1-21

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Possible Order of Songs, Hymns, Scriptures, etc.

1 Liz - testimony of Gods greatness 2 Jim reads Psalm145:1-3 and calls

us to worship God for His greatness

and the Hymn: Our Great Savior

32-D

7 as the music quiets, Huzie reads 145:4-11

and Suzette reads 145:12-20

3 Steve prays and asks God to help us 8 Suzette leads in I Stand in Awe (soft & easy) 64-G
worship Him for His greatness
96-Em

4 Brenna leads in Awesome God - 2x 9 ...Im Forever Grateful (adoration time)

48-G

42-Em/D5 right into We Believe - 2 1/2 x

1 0 after adoration time, the team reads 145:21

Appropriate Responses:

excitement, clapping, fervent singing, intimate worship, surrender, hands raised, everyone standing during I Stand In Awe Brenna will ask everyone to kneel before God (respecting His greatness) as she prays a prayer of humility and worship to our Father in conclusion.

How Will We Close?

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CHI ALPHA CAMPUS MINISTRIES SAMPLE WORSHIP PLAN

Location: Who will lead?

___________________ ___________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Date:

_______________

Others on the Team:

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Who Does Overheads?

____________________ Sound?__________________

Worship Theme:

__________________________________________________

(or attribute of God, or specific call to worship...must be able to state it simply)

Scripture(s) to Read:

____________________ ____________________

___________________ ___________________

Possible Order of Songs, Hymns, Scriptures, etc.

1__________________________ 2__________________________ 3__________________________ 4__________________________ 5__________________________

6____________________________ 7____________________________ 8____________________________ 9 ___________________________ 10___________________________

Appropriate Responses: How Will We Close?

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

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CHI ALPHA CAMPUS MINISTRIES SAMPLE WORSHIP PLAN

Location: Who will lead?

___________________ ___________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Date:

_______________

Others on the Team:

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Who Does Overheads?

____________________ Sound?__________________

Worship Theme:

__________________________________________________

(or attribute of God, or specific call to worship...must be able to state it simply)

Scripture(s) to Read:

____________________ ____________________

___________________ ___________________

Possible Order of Songs, Hymns, Scriptures, etc.

1__________________________ 2__________________________ 3__________________________ 4__________________________ 5__________________________

6____________________________ 7____________________________ 8____________________________ 9 ___________________________ 10___________________________

Appropriate Responses: How Will We Close?

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

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CHI ALPHA CAMPUS MINISTRIES WORSHIP SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Student Pre-seminar work: Before attending, read through the material in the Worship Training Guide and jot down impressions and reflections in the margin of the Guide. Instructor: arrive 45 minutes early to set up room, arrange materials, and pray for the seminar participants. Needs: extra Guides, songbooks, chalk/markers, extra planning forms, tape player and worship tape.

10:00 am

I.

Welcome and overview of the Day (have on the board)

A. Review contents of Guide and Todays Schedule 1. Review Table of Contents 2. Class and instructor introductions Make Sure Everyone has a Guide and a Pen 1. Hand out Blank Worship Plan 2. Hand out Song Sheet

B.

10:15

II.

Purpose of a Worship Experience

A. B. To personally see God and respond to Him as God. Review sample worship plan on p 21 (goal...call to worship...use of people...components of the plan...teamwork...) Group Exercise: get in groups of 3 and put together a worship plan using a call to worship, 2 Scriptures, and 5 songs. Note the song resources on page 25. Use the theme: God is Great and Worthy of Praise. Review group worship plans - use board to write plans; or put sample plans on poster board and tape to the wall for viewing.

10:30 11:00 11:30 12:15 pm 1:15 2:00 III.

C.

D.

The Biblical Mandate to Worship (lecture/discussion)

LUNCH - repeat the II.C. exercise during the meal. Use the theme God is Holy. IV. V. Review Worship Plans (see II. D. above) Worship - A Way of Life (lecture/discussion) How Do We Worship? (lecture/discussion)

2:45 3:00 4:00

Break VI. VII. How to Lead Worship (lecture/discussion) and Building a Team Listen to Vineyard Music tape for evidence of allowing a song to grow and breathe. Discuss Team Work, Requirements, Responsibilities, & Schedule
A. B. Lead, lead, lead...set the pace and an example...work together Practice schedule...watching and learning from gifted leaders...

4:45

Close with 15 minutes of Prayer from Psalm 145

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Sample Listing of Songs For Group Exercise

(This list is here to stimulate the brainstorming process of selecting songs for a sample worship plan. Feel free to use other songs that you know)

Hymns All Hail The Power A Mighty Fortress is Our God Amazing Grace Blessed Assurance Crown Him with Many Crowns Doxology Fairest Lord Jesus Great is Thy Faithfulness He Brought Me Out Have Thine Own Way, Lord Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us He Lives I Surrender All It is Well w/ My Soul Joy to The World Our Great Savior Rescue the Perishing Rock of Ages The Old Rugged Cross The Solid Rock Victory in Jesus

Choruses
More Love, More Power I Lift My Eyes Up Arms of Love I Believe in Jesus No Other Gods Sing Unto the Lord You Are My All in All Glorify Light the Fire This is the Day I Waited for the Lord I Worship You Almighty God Lord, I Lift Your Name on High One Thing I Ask Holy and Anointed One Wounded Soldier I Will Celebrate Let Us Adore Bring Forth the Royal Robe He is Exalted Em D G D C Em G D Am/G D D G G G G G Em Am D G Be Glorified Im Forever Grateful As The Deer The Steadfast Love God is Good Salvation Belongs 2... I Stand in Awe Refiners Fire I Surrender Step by Step Take me Past Create in Me a Clean... Sing Unto the Lord He Is Jehovah Prince of Peace We Want to See Jesus Awesome God God of Grace & Glory Think About His Love Holy is the Lord D G D D Em G G D D G Em G Em Em G G G G D Em