Challenge of the Empty Pew, The / Martin, Linford L / (PB/1992-1992/B+/USED)

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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Four Areas of Concern: Re-defining Pastoral Role in Worship
Helping the Congregation Become More Actively Involved in Worship
Improved Planning and Preparation of Worship Services
Missing the Mystery of Worship
Current Trends May Improve the Picture
Statement of Purpose
Particular Issues Pertaining to the Crossroads Church
Justification of the Project
Description of the Project
Limitations of the Project
Expectations from the Project

Chapter 2: Corporate Worship During the Biblical Era
Introduction
The Patriarchal Period
Distinguishing Features in Abraham's Relationship with God
Corporate Worship in Israel
The Mosaic Period: Historical Setting
Mosaic and Christian Worship Compared
Mosaic Period: Evidences from Archaeology
The Tabernacle
The Sanctuary System
The Sabbath
The Appointed Feasts: Worship Contextualized The Monarchical Worship Theology
The Exilic Period
The Synagogue
Corporate Worship During New Testament Times
Continuity cum Distinctiveness of Holiness and Righteousness
The Continuity cum Distinctiveness of Redemptive Atonement
Continuity cum Distinctiveness of Mediation
Continuity cum Distinctiveness of Judgment Theological Implications of New Testament Worship
Jewish Heritage of Christian Worship
The New Christian Dynamics in Worship
Worship the Father (John 4:21)
Worship in Spirit and Truth (John 4:24)
Worship in Truth (John 4:24)
Summary

Chapter 3: Investigation of Worship and Attendance
Background of the Development of Adventist Worship and Attendance
The Practice and Development of Seventh-day Adventist Worship
Ellen White's Concept of Worship
Concepts of Worship as Expressed in the Writings of Ellen G. White
Concepts of Worship from Other Adventist Writers
Worship and the Three Angels' Messages
Worship and Attendance in the Local Congregation
Who Are the Drop Outs?

Chapter 4: Results of Field Research Method
Experimental Design
Location and Time of Field Study
The Research Instrument
Implementing the Study
Preparation of Sermon Series by the Church
Functions of the Committees
Questionnaire Review

Chapter 5: Summary and Recommendations
Summary
Recommendations
Recommendations on the Role of Music
Recommendations on the Pastor's Role
Recommendations for Teaching the Laity the Significance of Worship
Recommendations Concerning the Role of Prayer
Recommendations Concerning Guest Speakers
Recommendations Concerning Preaching
Recommendations Concerning Planning and Preparation of Worship Services
Recommendations Concerning Children and Youth
Recommendations Concerning the Physical Condition and Appearance of the Church
Recommendations Concerning Parking and Participation
Conclusion

Appendices
Appendix A: Questionnaire on Attitudes towards Worship
Appendix B: Sermon Outlines
Appendix C: Quotations from Ellen G. White on the Sermon Series
Appendix D: Letters
Appendix E: Tables

Bibliography

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