"Few issues in the Church today are more contentious than worship. Its importance, in the minds of many, far outweighs theological, doctrinal or denominational differences. For some, the very idea of straying from tried and trusted patterns is tantamount to heresy. For others, those patterns have become associated with lifeless formality and, in consequence, have been abandoned.
"Personally, I believe we must make room for both viewpoints, respecting and building on tradition but at the same time being open to new ideas. One such idea I experimented with during my ministry was using meditations, music and slides to bring out the meaning of Scripture. My aim was to engage the senses in a way that would capture the imagination of those participating in worship, breathing fresh life into old and familiar passages, and offering insight into the not-so-familiar.
"Organising a service of this kind undeniably takes time and effort but, in my experience, this is well worth putting in. It is a very different style of worship from what most people will be used to, but perhaps because of this it may be able to bridge the gap between diverse contemporary patterns and understandings of worship, and, more importantly, speak to those who may not usually contemplate attending church. If this book helps to achieve that then it will more than justify the hours I have spent in putting it together." - Nick Fawcett
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