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. 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. 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. A faithful worship leader magnifies the greatness of god in jesus christ through the power it starts with the heart april 18, 2011 your heart. And for pastors, a helpful look at what to look for when searching for a worship leader for your church body. Bob kauflin is equally solid as he discusses both the biblical basis for worshipmusic and the practical musical issues. 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. After pastoring for 12 years, he became director of sovereign grace music in 1997. Many of his thoughts are authentic, practical, theological, yet easy to understand. Oct, 2019 in bob kauflin, a pastor with sovereign grace churches and director of sovereign grace music, wrote worship matters.
Bob and his wife, julie, have six children and a growing number. His book, worship matters, was published by crossway in 2008. We simply benefit from the perfect offering of the son to the father through the power of the spirit ephesians 2. Worship is our seths music space may 20, 2014 quote ive been using weekly by bob kauflin from his book worship matters. In the past few years, a number of voices have emerged encouraging church musicians to lose their music stands. Worship matters by bob kauflin is a must read for any christian serving in the world of creative arts. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god, in which he sought to connect a biblical theology of worship with. Whether you serve in the music, production or creative team, the insights in this book are profound and practical. He is the director of music and worship for the sovereign grace churches as well as the director of sovereign grace music. Pastor and what their role should be ive been reading through bob kauflins book worship matters. Read download worship matters pdf pdf book library. Bob kauflin presents a balanced, mature, biblical understanding of worship.
He is now the director of worship development for sovereign grace, teaching the theology and practice of congregational worship and overseeing its music projects. Sep 30, 2015 bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. Given the encouragement thats come in response to the book. Kauflin writes in an engaging style that makes this a smooth read. Worship matters by bob kauflin, 97815848248, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Worship matters intensive with bob kauflin sovereign. Mar 26, 2008 bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. He also oversees the production of sovereign grace albums. He also oversees production of sovereign grace albums. 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. With worship matters, kauflin has given the church a book that is worthy of. Thankfully, bob kauflin s new book worship matters.
Bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over. He oversees the production of their albums and teaches on congregational worship through worshipgod conferences, seminars, and his blog, worship matters. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read worship matters foreword by paul baloche. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god 97815848248 by kauflin, bob and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Bob kauflin is teaching a new generation to take corporate worship seriously in a. This book focuses readers on the essentials of godhonoring worship. To hear our interview with bob kauflin on this book, you can click here. 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. Bob kauflin, warship matters, leading others to encounter the greatness of god. He oversees the production of their albums and teaches on congregational worship through worshipgod conferences, seminars, and his blog. This e book is a collection of some of his best posts. His vast discography includes his work with the group glad as well other sovereign grace albums and the t4g live albums. 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. 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.
I turned from my sin and put my complete trust in jesus christ to save. Nothing is more essential than knowing how to worship the god who created you. Bob kauflin, pastor and noted songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so they can root their. In bob kauflin, a pastor with sovereign grace churches and director of sovereign grace music, wrote worship matters. 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. Worship matters will inspire you as a worshiper and spur you on as a leader of worship. 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. Dec 30, 20 bob kauflin, director of sovereign grace music, has been blogging at since 2005. Bob kauflin, pastor and noted songwriter, skillfully instructs pastors, musicians, and church leaders so they can root their congregational worship in. Worship is our humble, constant, appropriate, glad response to gods selfrevelation and his enabling. After pastoring for twelve years, he became director of sovereign grace music in 1997. If you are a worship leader, i cannot recommend this book strongly enough. 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. Worship matters foreword by paul baloche pdf ebook.
Through the book, bob builds congregational worship on biblical principles that transcend cultures, generations, and ethnic groups. Kauflin spends the opening section of the book dealing with the attitude and character of the worship leader. Bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. Husband to julie, father, poppop, director of sovereign grace music, elder at sovereign grace church of louisville, songwriter, pianist, most importantly, redeemed son of. Kauflin is wellknown for his book worship matters as well as his role as the worship leader for the together for the gospel conferences. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god et des millions. 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. I profited from this book, and in it bob challenged the quality of my worship. Worship matters intensive with bob kauflin sovereign grace. Bob kauflin delivers on the title of worship matters.
In worship matters he offers profound and powerful observations about the task of leading gods people in worshipobservations missing from much of the conversation about worship today. This ebook is a collection of some of his best posts. Bob kauflin, director of sovereign grace music, has been blogging at since 2005. This 5day intensive, based on bobs book, worship matters, is an intentional context where pastors and leaders of worship in song can cultivate strong and clear theological categories for worship. Worship matters by bob kauflin is a great read on the subject of worship. Worship matters video intensive sovereign grace music.
David peterson, engaging with god, a biblical theology of worship, intersvarsity press 2002. Worship matters focuses on the essentials of godhonoring worship, combining biblical foundations with practical application in a way that works in the real world. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god crossway, 2008 is not just a good book on worship. As a way of investing in new leaders, i personally gift them a copy of kauflins book. Kauflins practical guide focuses on the devastating effects of worshiping the. Bob kauflin has been a pastor and worship leader for over 20 years and is the author of the popular worship blog worship matters, which is also the name of his new book. Bob kauflin grew up as a roman catholic and planned to become a missionary priest in a third world country. Bookmark his blog for more reasons why worship matters and what to do about it. Mar 31, 2008 bob kauflin is a pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and author with over thirtyfive years experience. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god is a collection of wisdom from a man who has been around. The final part of the book looks at the importance of right relationships within your church, worship team, and pastoral staff. The life of a true worshipper is so much more than craving the next musical experience.
May 03, 2017 to hear our interview with bob kauflin on this book, you can click here. Worship is gods gift of grace to us before its our offering to god. We talk about bob kauflins excellent book, worship matters. Mar 26, 2008 worship matters foreword by paul baloche. I didnt highlight as i was reading it, but if i did, the majority of the book would be highlighted.
Husband to julie, father, poppop, director of sovereign grace music, elder at sovereign grace church of louisville, songwriter, pianist, most importantly, redeemed son of god. When i was a freshman in college, someone from campus crusade shared the gospel with me and for the first time i realized that the death of jesus on the cross paid for all my sins. 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. This 5day intensive, based on bobs book, worship matters, is an intentional context where pastors read more.
There are so many layers to this quote i find each time i read it or quote it i focus on. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god ebook written by bob kauflin. Nov 12, 2011 bob kauflin is director of sovereign grace music. Through conferences, seminars, and his blog, worship matters. Kauflin has captured this idea in his excellent definition of a worship leader in his book worship matters. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god by bob kauflin 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Worship matters goodreads meet your next favorite book. Leading others to encounter the greatness of god 97815848248 by bob kauflin. Matt redman, lead worshiper and songwriter, brighton, uk bob kauflin is teaching a new generation to take corporate worship seriously in a fashion that is simultaneously biblically faithful and addressing todays culture. 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. Among other roles, bob kauflin is currently a worship leader at covenant life church, after singing in the 70s80s with the contemporary christian group glad, and later pastoring a church. He teaches on congregational worship through worshipgod conferences, seminars, and his blog. 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. Kauflin serves as the worship leader for covenant life church in gaithersburg, maryland and the director of worship development for sovereign grace ministries.
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