The Bible:

A Sustaining Presence in Worship

"The Bible is not just a book about worship or mere-ly a book which contains some worship material. The Bible IS the book of worship, the sustaining presence among us, written to be read aloud within the context of the church's worship." In his powerful plea for restoring the Bible to its rightful place, Willimon offers to pastors and church leaders an in-depth exploration of the Christian worship ex perience as the transforming and healing vision. IHe discusses disciplined Bible reading, worship as dox ology, prayer as the gift of worship, the Lord's Sup per, biblical preaching, biblical interpretation of baptism, and the week-to-week rhythm of worship as the primary means of God's sustaining Presence. Willimon's sensitive interpretations will inspire you and enrich your vision as you prepare for corporate worship in your ministry.

William H. Willimon is the author of Word, Water, Wine and Bread and Saying Yes to Marriage. He is Pastor of Northside United Methodist Church, Greenville, South Carolina, and serves as Adjunct Professor of Worship and Liturgy at Duke Divinity School.