Resources

Christian Worshipers

This section is intended to help worshipers prepare for worship and to help worship planners better understand those gathered in the pew. While the below categories identify particular groups, note that many needs are similar throughout them all, so we encourage you to explore the whole section. For articles that focus on particular congregations and communities, see the Worshiping Communities section.

Preparing for Worship
and reflections for preparation for public worship

Full, Conscious, and Active Participation
Reflections on worship as what God does through all worshipers, rather than what leaders do up front

Meditations for Worshipers
Reflections for worshipers on the meaning of worship

Worship and Spiritual Formation
and reflections on worship as formation for a life of faithful service and continual renewal

Worship Weblog
Entries on worshipers and their perspective on worship

Worshiping as the Whole Body of Christ
Children and Worship
Youth and Worship
Older Adults and Worship
Intergenerational Worship
Persons with Disabilities