Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-223).

Introduction: My journey into worship (or, confessions of a failed rock star). About this book ; Defining the terms -- Setting the stage. Assess your church's situation ; Spread the vision ; Attend to details -- Assembling the team. Recruiting ; Interviewing ; Establishing a new worship team -- Building repertoire. Repertoire is theology ; Analyzing repertoire ; Evaluating song quality ; Finding new praise songs ; Introducing new music -- Planning worship. The art of worship ; Understanding service structure ; Adapting structure and style ; Practical worship-planning techniques ; Modulation types -- Making music. The role of the worship team ; Vocalists ; Vocal harmony ; Guitar ; Piano ; Bass ; Drums ; Brass, woodwinds and strings ; Keyboards ; Using what god has given you ; Informing your ear ; Putting it all together -- Timeless hymns in a contemporary context. A case for context ; Study the original hymn's text ; Study the original hymn's music ; Establish the groove ; Change chords ; Embellish -- Rehearsing and leading. Preparing for rehearsal ; Rehearsing ; Leading worship -- Looking to the future. A new generation of worshipers ; The next generation of worship leaders.