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that there have been some unbelievers who have actually come to faith in Jesus Christ as a result of participating in the Lord’s Supper event! Some are troubled at his trend, believing that Communion should be reserved only for those who have repented and put their trust in Jesus for the salvation of their souls. While all believe that communion is an important service, they genuinely disagree about the pastor’s “new direction.” How would you counsel the pastor and the church to understand the Lord’s Supper in the midst of the people of God?

Effective Worship Leading: Worship, Word, and Sacrament Representing the People of God in Giving God His Due

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis

CONTENT

In order to effectively lead the people of God in worship, we must be certain that we represent the Lord in our leadership, i.e., we have been appointed to act on his behalf as his agent before his people for his purposes. Our objective for this lesson, Representing the People of God in Giving God His Due , is to enable you to see that: • The biblical understanding of representation is the fundamental concept in practical Christian leadership. • The Christian leader is called to represent the Lord and his purposes to his people and within the community. • As those who belong to the Lord, our leadership can never be about ourselves, but rather we must speak and act for God as we strive to represent his purposes and interests in all we say and do. • The critical role where this representation shows itself is how we lead the people of God into the presence of God, for his glory through Jesus Christ. • Practical Christian leadership begins with the worship of God in Christ, leading the people of God in liturgy by worshiping God in the spirit, in truth, in order, and in faith.

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