The Way of Worship online course is a practical, hands-on course for formal college or seminary students, pastors, youth pastors, and worship leaders seeking to better equip themselves as worshipers. Units are uniquely designed to "lend a helping hand" to those answering the calling of God on their lives to lead worship.
Course Details
30 Units
Self-paced
6 hours of video
Beginner
The Way of Worship
Course Description
The Way of Worship online course is a practical, hands-on study for formal college or seminary students, pastors, youth pastors, and worship leaders seeking to better equip themselves as worshipers. This long-needed course provides interpretation and clarification of biblical principles of worship in an ever-changing culture. Students will find a consistent tool to use in communicating the principles of worship.
Clearly presented and engaging, The Way of Worship course outlines a biblical theology of worship, as well as practical instruction for practicing private and public worship as a way of life. Pastors and professors Michael Neale and Vernon Whaley challenge students to immediately apply what they are learning, combining biblical teaching with pedagogical application of worship principles through a series of "guide skills," discussion questions, and review material. Each unit is uniquely designed to "lend a helping hand" to those realizing and answering the calling of God on their lives to lead worship.
By completing this course, you’ll gain
A deeper understanding of the role and responsibility of the worship leader, seeing Jesus as the foundation and ultimate guide
Greater ability to combine truths from personal stories, biblical application, and practical wisdom for the worship leader
Wisdom and insight into the Holy Scriptures to sharpen our minds, quicken our spirits, and learn the way of worship
Confidence in your growing knowledge through personalized review sessions and unit assessments
Meet Your Instructors
Vernon M. Whaley
PhD, University of Oklahoma; DWS, Liberty University
Vernon M. Whaley is associate vice president of program development for music and worship arts at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. He served for fifteen years as dean of the School of Music and director of the Center for Worship at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is author of several books including Called to Worship, The Great Commission to Worship, Worship and Witness, Worship through the Ages, The Dynamics of Corporate Worship, and Exalt His Name.
Michael Neale
Michael Neale is a Dove Award–winning songwriter, national bestselling author, worship leader, and
speaker. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Rebecca
St. James, Kutless, Anthony Evans, Phillips, Craig and Dean, and Shane and Shane, among others. His
books include The River, Into the Canyon, and Your Great Name. Michael serves as the lead worship
pastor of Prestonwood Church in Plano, Texas. He is married to Leah, and they have three children, Micah, Maisie, and Wyatt.
Course Outline
Introduction
His Plan
His Call
The Center
Awe and Wonder
Spirit and Truth
His Word
Thankfulness
Time
Character
Fresh Encounters
Brokenness
Humility
Integrity
Living Water
MIDTERM
Generosity
Equipping
Enpowering
Unifying
Serving
Sacrificing
Craft
Communication
Confidence
Navigation
Vision
Collaboration
Persevering
Process
Conclusion
FINAL EXAM
BibleMesh is now offering an integrated reading experience for our new book-based courses. As before, students will be guided through their reading with book excerpts embedded within the course. This allows for an improved reading experience within the course. Students will also be able to pop out the book reader into a full-screen, fully-featured web-based reading platform where they will be able to see the wider context of each excerpt and access the complete book.
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