Last Updated on Thursday, November 11, 1999 05:20 PM

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KEYS TO BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE WORSHIP LEADER by Tom Kraeuter.

DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE WORSHIP MINISTRY by Tom Kraeuter.

THINGS THEY DIDN'T TEACH ME IN WORSHIP LEADING SCHOOL by Tom Kraeuter.

Future reviews

LIFTING HIM UP- HOW YOU CAN ENTER INTO SPIRIT-LED PRAISE AND WORSHIP by Ron Kenoly and Dick Bernal

WORSHIP HIS MAJESTY by Jack Hayford

LET US WORSHIP- THE BELIEVER'S RESPONSE TO GOD by Judson Cornwall

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO WORSHIP? by A.W. Tozer

PEOPLE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD- MODELS AND DIRECTIONS FOR WORSHIP by Barry Liesch

Other books you can purchase by the above authors

Tom Kraeuter

If Standing Together is So Great, Why Do We Keep Falling Apart?; Real Answers to Walking in Unity

Worship Is...What?!

The Worship Leader's Handbook; Practical Answers to Tough Questions

Jack Hayford

Come...and Behold Him : An Invitation to Christmas Worship

Judson Cornwall

Elements of Worship

Exploring Worship

Jesus... a Living Example of Worship (this one looks good!!!!)

Let Us Praise

Worship As David Lived It

David Worshiped a Living God

David Worshiped With a Fervent Faith

A. W. Tozer

Tozer on Entertainment and Worship : Selected Excerpts

Whatever Happened to Worship

Barry Liesch

The New Worship : Straight Talk on Music and the Church

KEYS TO BECOMING AN EFFECTIVE WORSHIP LEADER by Tom Kraeuter.

"`Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader" if full of valuable insights gleaned from years of experiences. These practical, proven ideas will benefit anyone involved in the ministry of praise and worship. `If you long to become more effective in leading God's people in worship, this book is for you'" (from book spine)

Published by Emerald Books, PO Box 635, Lynnwood, Washington. 98046. and Training Resources- Hillsboro, Missouri.

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PAPERBACK, 112 PAGES

When I got my first Tom Kraeuter book, I couldn't put it down. Each chapter contained small treasures that enriched my life as a worship leader, and as a worshiper. Tom's writing style is simple and honest and his teaching is rock solid. Here are the chapters that Tom covers:

• Maintaining a strong relationship with the Lord
• Having a humble, servant attitude
• Having a Levitical heart
• Living a life of worship
• Thankfulness unto God
• Walking in God's grace
• Self-discipline
• Understanding God's Word
• Accepting the role of being an example
• Cultivating the gifts God has put within you
• Keeping priorities straight
• Using and/or cultivating administrative abilities
• Caring for the congregation
• Choosing members for your worship team
• Caring for the members of your worship team
• Getting the most out of your rehearsals
• Understanding the purposes for music
• Understanding music as a tool
• Understanding the power of music
• Compiling a solid song repertoire
• Loyalty to those in authority over you
• Sticking with it even in the Not-So-Fun times
• Ministering beyond your comfort zone
• Preparing to lead
• Understanding the dynamics of the worship service
• Desiring and pursuing excellence

(from the Table of Contents, Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader, 1991, Kraeuter)

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DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE WORSHIP MINISTRY by Tom Kraeuter.

"`Although the current emphasis on praise and worship has brought a deluge of worship tapes, as well as books and teachings, very little has been written about developing this ministry within the local church. Finally, here is practical, to-the-point teaching that makes the ministry of praise and worship approachable. Local churches will benefit immensely from these proven ideas and helpful tools. This book offers true help for those endeavoring to `make His praises glorious' (Psalm 66:2)". (from book spine)

Published by Training Resources, 8929 Old LeMay Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, MO 63050. (314) 789-4522

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PAPERBACK, 115 PAGES

The best way to describe this great resource is to give you the table of contents. This is a wonderful book and is a great companion to the first book.

• A firm foundation- the place to build

• Prayer- the stabilizing factor

• Personnel- finding people and keeping them happy

• Establishing and communicating vision

• Developing a solid song repertoire

• Forming and working with a music team

• The worship service

• Training others- a biblical mandate

• Pastors only - the pastor's role in the worship ministry

(From the Table of Contents, Developing an Effective Worship Ministry, Kraeuter, 1993)

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THINGS THEY DIDN'T TEACH ME IN WORSHIP LEADING SCHOOL by Tom Kraeuter.

"Here are the experiences of fifty prominent worship leaders from around the world packed into one humorously encouraging & insightful book. From the outback to the up-town you will read of things sometimes serious and things sometimes humorous but in every case they will be things one doesn't learn in worship leading school!

Find out:

• How God taught David Garratt and Chuck Girard that obedience to Him is more important than their comfort.

• How God answered Stephanie Boosahda's prayer to "thaw-out" the "frozen chosen" at a church where she was ministering.

• What Graham Kendrick did when he just didn't feel like leading worship.

• What happened when Kim Clement had a show-down against a secular rock band.

• How God taught Danny Daniels a first-class lesson in a third-world country (from book spine)

Published by Emerald Books, PO Box 635, Lynnwood, Washington, 98046

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PAPERBACK, 270 PAGES

This is one of my favorite reading books. I like to sit down in my chair with a nice cold Ice Tea and read the endless stories and lessons told by worship leaders and songwriters from around the world. Some very well known leaders offer their stories in this book including Paul Baloche, LaMar Boschman, Geoff Bullock, Morris Chapman, Danny Daniels, Bob Fitts, Dennis Jernigan, Steve Kuban (yeah PAOC), and David Ruis to name a few. This book is on my MUST BUY list for anyone involved in worship in any area. I guarantee that you will not put down the book!

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