Finding Lost Words - Ed. Geoff Harper

Format:  Book

Target Audience: Pastors, Music Directors, College Students

Key Ideas: The place of lament Psalms in the life of the church

Suggestions for use: Personal study

Summary:

“This book is about finding words to use when life is hard. These words are not new. They are modes of expression that the church has drawn on in times of grief throughout most of its history. Yet, the church in the West has largely abandoned these words—the psalms of lament. ”

— https://www.amazon.com.au/Finding-Lost-Words-Australian-Monograph-ebook/dp/B06Y6MM15Z

This book seeks to reconnect us with these powerful expressions of worship in the Psalms.  It explores biblical lament from the perspectives of church history, theology, exegesis, and their pastoral application the life of the church.   

Doxology and Theology

FORMAT:  U.S. Conference / Website

TARGET AUDIENCE: PASTORS, MUSIC DIRECTORS, COLLEGE STUDENTS

KEY IDEAS: Bible Centred Corporate Worship

SUGGESTIONS FOR USE: Join us at the conference in Louisville! THe WEbsite and book Have great content for your team to discuss together.

SUMMARY:

This is a collective of like-minded Pastors, worship leaders and theologians (Including Matt Boswell, Zac Hicks, Bob Kauflin, Aaron Ivey, Keith Getty, Southern Baptist Seminary) keen to promote and resource Christ centred worship.  The conference is always a time of great refreshment, learning, encouragement and fellowship with others serving in music and magnification roles.  The website gives you access to all the talk and seminar / workshop content.

The book would be a great option to work through with your team - the chapters are short, accessible and to the point, and would be great conversation starters.