Making Worship Passionate

Notes from Topeka District Leadership Event: Five Conversations about Fruitful Practices presentation by Nanette Roberts, Grace United Methodist Church

It’s not about us — It’s what God does

Characteristics of Worship

• An art and a science
• Prayerful and hard work
• Grounded in scripture
• Holds people accountable
• Changes lives

Science of Worship — Gathering information and evaluate it

• What is local perception of church?
• How accessible is the church?
• What is the spirit of the congregation during worship?
• How does the environment (hot/cold) affect worship?
• How does the lighting affect worship?
• What does the church expect of the congregation during worship?
• Does the church ask congregants to come prepared for worship?

Top Ten Points

• Focus on strengths
• Be prepared for unexpected
• Be Real
• Wait for God
• Tell the stories
• Be authentic
• Spread passion
• God has word for you today
• Listen
• Mission keeps church alive
• Build from strengths

Change is painful but inevitable