Worship at the Next Level: Insight from Contemporary Voices

Worship at the Next Level explores why and how we worship as individuals and communities. Its diverse voices offer an interdisciplinary approach for worship leaders, pastors, musicians, and those involved in contemporary worship planning in churches, colleges, and youth groups. A key emphasis on understanding theology, culture, and leadership helps provide a well-rounded approach for anyone with a passion for worship. ""Intelligent, provocative, and sagacious. This eclectic collection will dislodge your ideas about worship and provide keen insight for celebrating the work of Christ in the local church."" --Kevin J. Navarro, author of The Complete Worship Leader ""Fresh, timely, practical, insightful and challenging articles . . . deep enough to satisfy scholars, yet practical enough to serve pastors and church leaders, making this book a valuable resource you will use over and over again."" --Robb Redman, pastor of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, and author of The Great Worship Awakening

Tim Dearborn directs the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute for Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary that seeks to encourage pastors to live and lead at the convergence of worship, preaching and justice. He has been a pastor and professor of pastoral theology and mission in theological schools in France and Scotland, and for Regent College, Fuller Seminary and Seattle Pacific University

Scott Coil has led worship for congregations and groups in the US and abroad. He has degrees in Music and Business from Seattle Pacific University and the University of Washington and works in the performing arts. He and family attend an Episcopal Church in Seattle.

Robert E. Webber (1933-2007) was the William R. and Geraldyne B. Myers Chair of Ministry at Northern Baptist Seminary, Lombard, IL. Recognized as one of the foremost authorities on worship renewal, he has authored over 40 books on worship and the Church, including 'The Complete Library of Christian Worship.'