Brain Based Worship

Author : Paula Champion-Jones
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490851709

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Brain-Based Worship by Paula Champion-Jones Pdf

Historically, it has been believed that Christian formation occurs primarily in the context of worship. Because both traditional and contemporary worship services are routinely structured around the skills of persuasive rhetoric and logic, most worship services effectively ignore the impact of experiential, embodied knowledge. Recent research in neuroscience has proven that humans are sensory-motor-emotional-thinking beings who learn best when body, brain, and emotions are simultaneously engaged. A fresh paradigm for teaching, brain-based leaning, is proving to result in learning that is more memorable, more likely to result in long-term change in the behavior of the learner, and more likely to spur the learner to investigate the subject further. The Church needs to employ brain-based teaching methods in order to more effectively transmit the Gospel.

Author : Christopher D. Rodkey
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780761857877

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The Synaptic Gospel by Christopher D. Rodkey Pdf

In this book, Christopher D. Rodkey asks how the brain worships and responds by engaging ideas from neurological science, philosophy, ritual theory, and religious education. From this exploration, two new paradigms for pastoral ministry emerge. First, Rodkey proposes a “pan-generational” principle, advocating an empathy-based approach for fostering faith communities, a principle that is radically inclusive to all generations. Second, Rodkey argues that worship and religious education should converge to include a shared goal of teaching individuals to “live liturgically.” In The Synaptic Gospel, Rodkey argues that living and thinking liturgically are learned behaviors that may be promoted through pan-generational worship. The book concludes with a special emphasis on practical suggestions for youth ministry. The Synaptic Gospel will prove to be a useful theoretical tool for pastors, religious educators, youth ministers, church music professionals, and seminary students.

Author : Mark Cole
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781312448124

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Leading Worship by Mark Cole Pdf

Worship leading is a great privilege and challenge. It is great to be able to point people to God through Worship. Learn to grow in your singing, playing and leading. Learn to hear God's Spirit as you lead. Be passionate in your love-relationship with God, and for the people in your Worship team and congregation.

Author : Gisela Kaplan,Lesley J. Rogers
Publisher : Other Press, LLC
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781590514528

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Gene Worship by Gisela Kaplan,Lesley J. Rogers Pdf

"A wonderful antidote to the gene hysteria that is now so dominant! . . . What is most exciting about this book is the authors' ability to move seamlessly from research on how the brain works, to sociology, history, and philosophy. And that, I believe, is exactly how we need to understand gender--neither nature nor nurture, but a complex interplay." - Dr. Lynda Birke, author of Feminism and the Biological Body This work moves beyond the old nature/nurture debate concerning what makes us who we are to present a new understanding of gender and sexuality. Since the mapping of the human genome there has been widespread coverage of scientific discoveries in the offing, and of the host of human problems to be solved through gene therapy, from physical defects to mental disease and even so-called 'undesirable' behavior. As biologists with expertise in neuroscience, ethology, psychology, sociology and human ethos, Kaplan and Rogers are uniquely situated to evaluate the claims of their colleagues concerning the knowledge to be gained through the study of our biological make-up. They caution against the seductive belief that, once we understand our biological constitution, it is but a short step to complete mastery of human nature. Furthermore, they show that this belief is yet another example of how science can be subverted to defend the claims of the ruling ideology.

Author : Bob Sitze
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2004-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566997089

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Your Brain Goes to Church by Bob Sitze Pdf

The ever-provocative author and presenter Bob sitze explores the question: What does the human brain have to do with the beliefs, practices, and structures of congregations? Weaving together clear, accessible explanations about the workings of the human brain. Sitze shows how a congregation's identity and behaviors are shaped by the work of individual members' brains as well as "the collected brain" of the congregation. Study groups will enjoy the "Big Question" Sitze asks throughout the book, as well as the discussion questions and follow-up activities included at the end of each chapter.

Author : Rob Moll
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830896707

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What Your Body Knows About God by Rob Moll Pdf

Have you ever had an experience where you felt particularly aware of God? If God is real, and we are created in God's image, then it makes sense that our minds and bodies would be designed with the perceptive ability to sense and experience God. Scientists are now discovering ways that our bodies are designed to connect with God. Brain research shows that our brain systems are wired to enable us to have spiritual experiences. The spiritual circuits that are used in prayer or worship are also involved in developing compassion for others. Our bodies have actually been created to love God and serve our neighbors. Award-winning journalist Rob Moll chronicles the fascinating ways in which our brains and bodies interact with God and spiritual realities. He reports on neuroscience findings that show how our brains actually change and adapt when engaged in spiritual practices. We live longer, healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives when we cultivate the biological spiritual capacity that puts us in touch with God. God has created our bodies to fulfill the Great Commandment; we are hardwired to commune with God and to have compassion and community with other people. Moll explores the neuroscience of prayer, how liturgy helps us worship, why loving God causes us to love others, and how a life of love and service leads to the abundant life for which we were created. Just as our physical bodies require exercise to stay healthy, so too can spiritual exercises and practices revitalize our awareness of God. Heighten your spiritual senses and discover how you have been designed for physical and spiritual flourishing.

Author : Henry Shipton Drayton,James McNeill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : Phrenology
ISBN : HARVARD:HC25TW

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Brain and Mind, Or, Mental Science Considered in Accordance with the Principles of Phrenology and in Relation to Modern Physiology by Henry Shipton Drayton,James McNeill Pdf

Author : David Hustard
Publisher : Shaw Books
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780877888383

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True Worship by David Hustard Pdf

Worship is one of the most divisive Issues in churches today. Donald Hustad responds to the cataclysmic changes in worship styles over the last fifty years, examining the biblical elements of worship and offering a model for richer, God-honoring services. This provocative book is must reading for all pastors, church music leaders and educators, worship committees, and all Christians interested in worship.

Author : Alan Rathe
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317138549

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Evangelicals, Worship and Participation by Alan Rathe Pdf

In discussions of worship, the term ’participation’ covers a lot of ground. It refers not only to concrete acts in gathered liturgy, but also to some of the loftiest claims of Christian theology. In this book, Alan Rathe probes the ways in which North American evangelicals have in recent years regarded the landscape of participation. Rathe presents a broad review of evangelical worship literature through a lens borrowed from medieval theology. This brings into surprising focus not only evangelical understandings but also evangelical identities and the historical traditions they reflect, and offers fresh perspectives on such current theological concerns as God’s triunity, missio Dei, and the practical theology of participation. Offering a fresh contribution to a young but important discipline, the liturgically-informed study of evangelical worship practice, this book reconnects the evangelical tradition to the ’Great Tradition’ and in the process re-appropriates classic concepts that are full of promise for contemporary ecumenical dialogue.

Author : Dr Alan Rathe
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781409469193

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Evangelicals, Worship and Participation by Dr Alan Rathe Pdf

This book probes the ways in which turn-of-the-millennium evangelicals in North America have regarded the landscape of participation. Rathe views relevant evangelical literature by looking through a surprising lens borrowed from medieval theology, bringing into focus not only evangelical understandings, but also the identities and historical traditions they reflect. One of the broadest reviews yet made of evangelical worship literature, this book reconnects evangelical tradition to the “Great Tradition” and in the process re-appropriates classic concepts that are full of promise for contemporary ecumenical dialogue.

Author : Ted Worrall
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781038302946

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Biblical Secrets of Praise and Worship by Ted Worrall Pdf

There are many secrets in this world that Satan does not want you to know. Secrets that will bring you, your worship leader, worship team and congregation closer to God than ever before. Secrets so powerful that they can unlock the incredible power of God in your life and allow his power to flow through you to those in need of peace, joy and healing. I have spent a lifetime leading worship teams in many churches across western Canada and through the years God would reveal hidden secrets and scriptures that have taken our praise and worship to a whole new level of wonderful. Do not miss this chance to learn how to worship God in spirit and in truth. Reach your full potential today and then you can teach others these secrets that they do not know.

Author : Mark A. Maddix,Dean G. Blevins
Publisher : IAP
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781681236759

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Neuroscience and Christian Formation by Mark A. Maddix,Dean G. Blevins Pdf

Why a text on neuroscience and Christian formation? Simply put, we need one that represents the range of possible intersections for today and into the future. In recent years, neuroscience’s various fields of study have influenced our understanding of the person, memory, learning, development, communal interaction, and the practice of education. The book serves as an introductory textbook for Christian education/formation professors to use in Christian education or Christian formation courses at the College or Seminary level. The book is designed to provide an overview of how current research in neuroscience is impacting how we view Christian education and formation with particular attention given to faith formation, teaching, development, and worship The first four chapters discuss how neuroscience broadly influences Christian education and formation. Chapters five through eight explore how neuroscience informs specific formational practices, from personal meditation, to intercultural encounter, to congregational formation and worship. The last four chapters explore various aspects of neuroscience along developmental lines, The book also moves from conceptual overviews to more empirical studies late in the text. Each chapter of this book can also be read and discussed individually. Each author has provided both discussion topics, suggestions for future reading within neuroscience, and discussion questions at the end of the chapter.

Author : Dr. Caroline Leaf
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493409525

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The Perfect You by Dr. Caroline Leaf Pdf

There are a lot of personality and intelligence tests out there designed to label you and put you in a particular box. But Dr. Caroline Leaf says there's much more to you than a personality profile can capture. In fact, you cannot be categorized! In this fascinating book, she takes readers through seven steps to rediscover and unlock their unique design--the brilliantly original way each person thinks, feels, relates, and makes choices--freeing them from comparison, envy, and jealousy, which destroy brain tissue. Readers learn to be aware of what's going on in their own minds and bodies, to lean in to their own experience rather than trying to forcefully change it, and to redefine what success means to them. Released from the suffocating box of expectations, they'll embrace their true identity and develop a clear sense of divine purpose in their lives. Knowing and understanding our identity empowers our choices. Unlocking one's you quotient is not optional--it is essential.

Author : Lukas Vischer
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Public worship
ISBN : 0802805205

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Christian Worship in Reformed Churches Past and Present by Lukas Vischer Pdf

Worship renewal is now on the agenda of many Reformed churches, as the need for adaptation and new approaches is acutely felt all over. How can the church faithfully worship God in the midst of rapidly changing situations? How can it constructively relate to widely differing cultural contexts? What is its place in the wider ecumenical scene? In preparing a sweeping survey of Reformed worship across time and place, this volume provides some help to those engaged with vital questions like these. Written by theologians and liturgical scholars from a wide range of churches and countries, these chapters explore the history of Reformed worship on every continent from the sixteenth century to the present. Surveying the most significant developments in the growth of Reformed worship, the book identifies the major "ingredients" that make the Reformed worship tradition distinctive and highlights those aspects of Reformed worship that are particularly relevant to present efforts at renewal. Indeed, an important component of this book is the inclusion of "A Common Reflection on Christian Worship in Reformed Churches Today," the result of a major consultation in January 2001 at the International Reformed Center John Knox. Revealing the rich variety of forms and diversity of perspectives that have made and do make up Reformed worship worldwide, this volume will be a valuable resource for church and worship leaders both in and outside the Reformed family. Contributors: Hor ace T. Allen Jr. Emily R. Brink Livingstone Buama Coenraad Burger Bruno Bürki Gerson Correia de Lacerda Alan D. Falconer, Kasonga wa Kasonga Baranite T. Kirata Elsie Anne McKee Seong-Won Park Ester Pudjo Widiasih Alan P. F. Sell Joseph D. Small Bryan D. Spinks Leonora Tubbs Tisdale Lukas Vischer Isaiah Wahome Muita Geraldine Wheeler Marsha M. Wilfong John D. Witvliet

Author : Peter Atkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351918329

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Memory and Liturgy by Peter Atkins Pdf

Memory is a major factor in the composition and practice of liturgy. Recent research into how the brain and memory function points the way to how liturgy can best meet the needs of worshippers. In Memory and Liturgy, Peter Atkins draws on the fruits of his research into the process of the brain and our memory and applies it to liturgical worship. His extensive experience in writing and using liturgy keeps this book rooted in reality. In its ten chapters the author applies the functioning of the brain and the memory to our remembrance of God in worship; God's memory of us through Baptism; our remembrance of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist; the corporate memory of the community created through worship; the healing of memories of sin and pain through forgiveness; three aids to help us worship; the process of continuity and change in liturgy; and the connection between memory, imagination and hope. The conclusion summarizes the main practical issues. This provides a check-list for those serving on Liturgical Commissions and those involved in the teaching of the practice of liturgy. This book is a positive contribution to the ongoing search for suitable liturgical worship and music for the 21st century.