
The Purpose of the Gathered Church in Worship
Course Overview
This course is a helpful and informative course for church leaders, explaining the significance of congregational worship, enabling an understanding of why churches gather, and fostering a biblical model for congregations to praise God.
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Recommended Textbook

Worship Leading 101
A Primer for Church Leaders
by Mike Harland
Churches need worship leaders who know God’s Word and know how to leverage today’s musical and technological tools to lead corporate worship. Worship Leading 101 provides readers a starting place on the road toward a fully developed set of worship values that guide a biblical ministry of worship.
Course Professor

Mike Harland
Mike Harland has been a passionate student of worship ministry for more than 40 years. As a worship pastor, songwriter, publishing executive, author, teacher, and singer, Mike has dedicated his life to understanding biblical principles of worship and how those principles translate to local church ministries. Mike has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delta State University, a Masters of Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Divinity from Blue Mountain Christian University. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Online Learning
You can access your course at any time on any device. You do not need to install an app or download software.
Certification
This course is part of a full certification track offered by Church Answers University. See available certifications here.
5 hours
This course contains five hours of on-demand video that can be started and resumed at any time.
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Course available individually or with certification