The Serious Business Of Worship
The Clergy's Church Growth Handbook
Though the urgency of preaching has already been addressed, it cannot be left unsaid that the overall experience of worship (including liturgy, sacrament and music) remains a vital issue in church growth. It is virtually undeniable that people look first to the impact of the worship experience in determining whether or not to return to a church for a second visit. And though the preached Word is the primarily determining factor in assessing worship, it is not by any means the only factor. In truth, many a strong sermon has been negatively compensated for by weak liturgy or music.
