High-Tech Worship?: Using Presentational Technologies Wisely [Paperback]

Quentin Schultze (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

How should you use technology in your church? Will you be glorifying God, or distracting your congregation? How can your church use technology wisely and help people connect with God and each other? High-Tech Worship? takes a thoughtful look at these issues, giving practical guidance on how to best use the gift of technology in your church. Learn when to adopt, reject, or adapt technologies to help worshipers encounter God in fresh and meaningful ways.

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How should you use the power of technology in your church? Will you be glorifying God, or distracting your congregation? How can your church use technology wisely to communicate meaning and help people connect with God and each other?

High-Tech Worship? takes a thoughtful look at these issues and more, giving practical guidance on how to best use the gift of technology in your church. Learn when to adopt, reject, or adapt technologies to help worshipers encounter God in fresh and meaningful ways.

Quentin J. Schultze (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is a nationally known communications expert whose many books include Habits of the High-Tech Heart. He serves as professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College.

"Quentin Schultze treats worship with reverence and technology with respect. His careful and attentive writing on these juxtaposed concerns is required reading for all of us who lead congregations in worshiping God these days. Essential and much needed wisdom."-Eugene H. Peterson, author of The Message

"Schultze manages to cut a path between rejection of technology on the one hand and excessive use on the other. His advice is both a corrective and a guideline for technology users."-Robert E. Webber, Myers Professor of Ministry, Northern Seminary

"Church leaders need to hear Schultze's call for balance and wisdom in the use of presentation technologies in worship. I applaud Schultze's clear encouragement for liturgical wisdom."-Eileen D. Crowley, author of Liturgical Art for a Media Culture

About the Author

Quentin J. Schultze (Ph.D., University of Illinois) has authored or coauthored several previous books, including Internet for Christians and Habits of the High-Tech Heart, and hundreds of articles on media topics. He serves as professor of communication arts and sciences at Calvin College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801064805
• ISBN-13: 978-0801064807
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthy caution, June 20, 2005

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Chris Dillingham "Admin, infinitechurch.com" (Bowling Green, KY) - See all my reviews
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I think that many of us involved in the technical aspects of ministry are prone to leap headlong into concepts just because 1) it's cool, and 2) we can. This book explores many of the dangers of this process and draws light to the idea that sometimes simpler is better, and it gives valid reasons why. I recommend it as a reality check for any tech minister to consider seriously. Its observations on the pre-worship announcement boards and its effect on the mood of the following worship service are especially insightful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb book about effective use of technology in worship., December 7, 2006

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Larry Ellis "Author of Forgiveness: Unleashin... (Denver, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a book about worship and how to employ technology and the technology enthusiasts who want it to be a part of your corporate worship experiences. It is not an equipment spec book, but a book that will help put the common pitfalls we have all experienced with technology at the center so that they can be addressed and resolved. All technology - sound, lighting, video must be to lead all of us in worship of God, not dazzle us with someone's technological knowhow. Technology can bring all worship to a complete standstill, when it is not operated properly. This part of your team must be trained and also see themselves as worship leaders. This book will be an asset toward that end.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Get It!!!, August 7, 2006

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This book is an amazing resource for church folk just looking into integrating technology and worship. The emphasis on the integrity of the worship service is especially helpful. We plan on ordering many for more our entire Worship Team!