Reflective Activity 6
Biblically-Guided Congregational Worship Assignment
Crystal Dotson
WRSP 421: Congregational Worship
February 27, 2023
Reflection Question 1 (Miller text): According to the text, worship leaders are liturgists.
What story are we sometimes neglecting to retell? Why is it important to provide a
complete story? The identification of a worship leader is covered in the first chapter. About the
subject, in my opinion, the story we occasionally forget to repeat represents the entirety of God's
plan for our redemption, regardless of how many times we heard it and to whom we are
addressing it. Given that God's Kingdom is closed to outsiders, I think it is crucial that the full
tale be told. It serves as a haven for the upright. It is intended for those who have heard the whole
story and have realized the value of dedicating their worship exclusively to God. It also means
having faith in Jesus and leading a life of worship in appreciation of what He achieved on the
cross and through His resurrection. When Miller discusses what a true worshiper is and how to
live it, he says, “They pursue God in secret- in all of life for the holy goal of knowing Him, being
known by Him and making Him known.”1 The importance of providing a complete story is the
chance of leaving pertinent information unspoken. Miller said, “This story is too magnificent, too
perfect to neglect! It’s the kind of story that every storyteller dreams of being able to tell, and we
must strive to become master storytellers if we would do it justice! Otherwise, like the kids left
wondering what happened to the puppy and the pigeon, many unfamiliar with the gospel may be
left wondering about the blessed hope of the Cross.”2
1 Stephen Miller, Worship Leaders, We are not Rock Stars (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2013), Chapter 1,
“We are the redeemed and adopted.,” para. 33. Liberty University Online Library.
2 Stephen Miller, Worship Leaders, We are not Rock Stars (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2013), Chapter 6,
“This story is too magnificent,” para. 42. Liberty University Online Library.
Reflection Question 2 (Whaley text): The author develops 5 principles for prayer based on
the story of Peter in Acts 12. What are these 5 principles, and how do they meet the biblical
mandate for worship? According to the text, the five principles for prayer: “1) to pray
expectantly. Our corporate prayers need to be offered with the same honest conviction we have
in our private time with God. We need to believe as a group that God will do what he says. He
will answer our prayers. (Phil. 4:19).”3 “2) understand the purpose of prayer in corporate
worship. It is only as we pray strategically-not as a time filler or out of formality or tradition-
believing God will do his work that we begin to understand God’s purpose for prayer. It gives us
a platform to offer worship, praise, and adoration to God in public-that continues in private-all
the time, without ceasing, everywhere, day and night, and for everything”4 “3) evidence of the
promise and power of prayer in corporate worship. He promises his blessings when people join
together in prayer. Jesus promises answers to prayer.”5 “4) process of prayer in corporate
worship. This begins with our personal and public motives. Prayers are to be offered up in the
Holy Spirit; in faith; in full assurance of faith; in a forgiving spirit; with the heart; with the whole
heart; with the preparation of the heart; with a sincere heart; with the spirit and the mind; with
confidence in God; with deliberation; with holiness; with humility; with truth; with the desire to
be heard; and with the desire to be answered.”6 “5) prayer in corporate worship should be
practical. Continue prayer with persistence and purpose. Keep it practical and focused on
worship but be consistent, faithful, and purpose-driven.”7 This involves more than just financial
needs being met; it also involves spiritual needs and considerations for our situation. Prayer and
3 Vernon Whaley, The Dynamics of Corporate Worship, Liberty University Online Bookshelf, (2nd
Edition). (Academx Publishing SERVICES Inc., 2009), page 137-143.
4 Ibid.
5 Ibid.
6 Ibid.
7 Ibid.
collective worship enable people to deeply encounter God and His mighty work. In Acts 12, a
sizable crowd had assembled at Mary's home for prayer. Together, we pray and worship the Lord
in this way, which is true worship, which includes blessing and loving one another. God is also
honored in this place because He can accomplish anything through the prayers of His people,
who have confidence in Him.
Bibliography
Miller, Stephen. Worhsip Leaders, We are not Rock Stars. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2013.
Liberty University Online Library.
Whaley, Vernon. The Dynamics of Corporate Worship. Massachusetts: Academx Publishing
Services Inc, 2009. Liberty University Online Bookshelf 2nd Edition.
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