Ancient Fire: The Power of Christian Rituals in Contemporary Worship - Softcover

Heer, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898274028 ISBN 13: 9780898274028

Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House, 2010

Synopsis

The greatest challenge and responsibility in contemporary worship is distinguishing between the fire and the ashes—to stoke the fire of God's presence while simultaneously disposing of the ashes of obsolete worship styles and practices. As contemporary worship moves from traditional to modern to postmodern, how can pastors and worship leaders be sure they are retaining what is essential to genuine worship even as they leave behind the practices of the past?

Ken Heer challenges church leaders to rediscover the power and significance behind the church's ancient rituals and sacraments so the fire of God's presence in them can be carried forward to present and future generations. Heer offers substantive discussion on the meaning of our rituals as well as practical guidance on transferring these ancient forms into modern and postmodern worship settings.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Heer is an ordained minister and holds degrees from Indiana Wesleyan and Ball State Universities. As a pastor, educator, and church leader, he has been helping people take the next step in their walk of faith for more than forty years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wesleyan Pub House
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898274028
• ISBN 13: 9780898274028
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 222