There is a renewal happening around the world and across denominational lines in the realm of vital, relevant, powerful, corporate worship. Yet many churches around the country find themselves trapped in the bonds of traditionalism. Singer/songwriter, worship leader and president of Heart of the City Ministries, Dan Adler, presents a powerful worship seminar entitled “Breaking the Bonds of Traditionalism in Worship” to help churches deal with these issues.

Dan defines tradition as "the living faith of the dead" whereas traditionalism is "the dead faith of the living". In churches bound up in traditionalism, change is strongly resisted and "what we’ve always done" becomes more influential and powerful than scripture itself. Many other churches that have changed their format from traditional to contemporary, have the form but have missed the essence of worship. In both of those types of congregations, those on the platform tend to function as performers and the congregations tend to function as passive audiences. Church services have become information services instead of a place of worship and prayer. Dan’s seminar is focused on helping to change those dynamics. His seminar is designed to give pastors and music leaders a working definition and a clear understanding of worship and a Biblical foundation for its expressions, validity and importance. It will inspire you to see the powerful spiritual impact of vital worship in a congregation.

This seminar is also designed to give very practical help in dealing with making changes and the conflicts that go with it. It will give the listener clear ideas of what to look for in a worship leader and a worship team. Practical subjects like choosing songs, developing strong worship teams and leaders, making schedules and many other issues will also be addressed.

This is a very practical and challenging seminar designed be a helpful tool for pastors, music ministers, worship leaders and their congregations. The cost for the two-tape set is $20.