1	Traditional Worship Seminar St. Paul United Methodist Church Houston, TX November 12, 2008
2	''Traditional, Relevant, Inclusive''
3	''Life's just not fair, is it?''
4	The Predicament: Life's Not Fair Protestant heyday & growth Down the bell curve Church growth movement Seeker & mega-church phenomenon Folk mass Contemporary worship
5	Signs of the Seeker Apocalypse Golf shirt vs. robe Hide the word ''Methodist'' Video screens for lyrics, illustrations, & enhancement Performance ethos vs. participation ethos Rock band vs. choir in loft Stool vs. pulpit
6	So... Traditional Worship is: (choose one) Dead Irrelevant A losing proposition Pretentious A dinosaur's dream Still a vibrant, viable means of worship
7	We need to redefine what it means to be effective
8	''Stability'' is not a dirty word
9	Given that church is a voluntary association...
10	...people have to choose to attend. Charles Allen story
11	If You Were Going to: Start a traditional worship service Revamp a traditional worship service Kill off a traditional worship service
12	You Should Know the Vital Ingredients
13	...And the Barriers ''Stuckness'' Insider oriented Patronizing Snobbish Unfriendly
14	I Am
15	TRADITIONAL
16	Architectural Design
17	Architectural Design - Interior sanctuary design split chancel center pulpit choir loft chancel rail altar
18	Pipe Organ
19	Acoustics
20	Chancel Rail & Kneelers
21	Stained Glass Windows
22	Lights
23	Entrance & parking
24	Creating the Worship experience
25	In the Beginning is the Word... Lectionary vs. topical
26	Music & Preaching Different preparation schedules Reference guides on hymns Lectionary IS thematic Last minute changes Processional hymn Bell banners/ crucifer Relationship of senior minister and Director of Music
27	Liturgy Assigned to associate Responsive reading Psalm Pastoral prayer
28	RELEVANT Tillich story
29	Educational Nothing is self-evident Don't be insider oriented Explain music origins Explain infant baptism and open table Explain acceptance of baptisms from other denominations
30	Sermon Homiletical plot Answers the question: ''So? '' Anticipates issues Speaks to current events Bold pronouncements Vivid illustrations Use of video screen with integrity Manuscript, notes, or no notes
31	High Definition Monitors in Hallways Electronic bulletin boards Picture displays Measure effectiveness in ''views'' Weekly shows
32	Mission Effectiveness Crossroads Community Services
33	Church Derived from Parish
34	Partnering with Neighbors Art museum Symphony hall Secular children's choir Outside musicians
35	Politics and the Pulpit Issue oriented Non-partisan Identify options Know your target audience
36	Advertising
37	INCLUSIVE
38	Handicap accessibility
39	Audio aid program
40	Inclusive language
41	Lay participation
42	Children Lectionary-based SS curriculum Children's sermon Camp Big Church
43	Different Musical Styles
44	Children's Music Ministries Choir programs for children from Kindergarten through high school Handbell choirs from forth grade through high school Orff instrument class which teaches creativity with music and rhythm Instructors who teach the value of music as well as performance style
45	Broadcasts Television (taped) Television (live) Streaming video Radio
46	Live Worship Broadcasts Tradition Christmas Eve Candlelight Service broadcast live at 11:00 p.m. Traditional 11:00 Sunday Worship shown live online via streaming video
47	Microphones
48	Worship Flow Blocking out movement Smooth transitions Challenge of announcements Welcome Cell phone warning Gathering music Time segments Christmas ''creep'' Communion blocking
49	Door Assignments
50	Pastoral prayer References the hurts and needs of the people Births & deaths
51	The Invitational Hymn Parallel to sermon Introduce new members
52	Communion
53	Baptism
54	Awareness of Diversity Gender Ethnicity Sexual orientation Marital status Economic status Age
55	The (All Important) 8:00 a.m. meeting Final walk through Baptism logistics Pastoral concern update Find out who is absent Seating chart Door chart Sound check
56	Seating Chart
57	Evangelism Visitors Information kiosk Phone follow up Ritual of Friendship Sanctuary Coordinators Meet the Methodists Joining Sunday First Time Visitor Packet
58	Summary