Make room somewhere in worship for the experience of mystery
Make planned and concerted efforts to show hospitality to the stranger
Have recovered and made visible the sense of drama inherent in Christian worship
Emphasize congregational music that is both excellent and eclectic in style and genre
Creatively adapt the space and environment of worship
Forge a strong connection between worship and local mission that is expressed in every aspect of the worship service
Maintain a relatively stable order of service and a significant repertoire of worship elements and responses that the congregation knows by heart
Move to a joyous festival experience toward the end of the service
Have strong, charismatic pastors as worship leaders
(From Beyond the Worship Wars: Building Vital and Faithful Worship by Thomas M. Long, 2001, Alban Institute)
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