Leading Worship: Building Confidence and Capacity as Lay Leaders.
Leading worship is a vital and deeply fulfilling aspect of church life, especially in these times when many churches are guided by dedicated lay leaders. If you’ve found yourself stepping into this role, perhaps with some trepidation, you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our new course on CHURCHx: Leading Worship: Building Confidence and Capacity as Lay Leaders. This course is designed specifically for lay leaders who want to create meaningful worship services that resonate with their congregation.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding Your Context for Worship Planning:
Gain insights into the unique dynamics of your worship setting.What Is Worship?
Explore the theological foundations of worship in the Reformed tradition.Practical Guidance:
Learn the nuts and bolts of planning a service, from selecting scripture and music to writing prayers.
Sarah Travis is the Associate Professor, Ewart Chair in the Practice of Ministry and Faith Formation at Knox College and has been teaching at Knox since 2012.
Sarah is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, and currently serves as part-time minister at Norval Presbyterian Church. Her primary areas of research and teaching are preaching, worship and the practice of ministry
Led by Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis, an esteemed professor and minister, this course offers a blend of theological depth and practical advice. Sarah’s experience and passion for worship make her an ideal guide for this journey.
Looking Ahead
This fall, we’ll be launching a Lay Preaching Course, designed to help you develop your preaching skills and deliver impactful sermons. Additionally, stay tuned for our Preaching Refresher Initiative, which aims to support both new and experienced preachers in honing their craft.
Join us on CHURCHx and take the first step towards becoming a more confident and effective worship leader. Together, we can enrich our worship services and deepen our connection with our congregations.