Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Detailed Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. PART 1
    CHRISTIAN GATHERINGS
  9.   1 Sunday Worship
  10.   2 Annual Services
  11.   3 Weddings
  12.   4 Funerals
  13.   Enrichment: Poetry to Enhance Preaching and Worship
  14. PART 2
    PARTS OF THE WORSHIP SERVICE
  15.   5 Public Prayers
  16.   6 The Historic Christian Creeds
  17.   7 Hymns and Songs
  18.   8 Baptism
  19.   9 Communion
  20. PART 3
    MINISTERIAL DUTIES
  21. 10 Pastoral Counseling
  22. 11 Hospital Visitation
  23. Appendix: Sample Wedding Services from Various Churches
  24. Books for Further Reading
  25. Downloadable Resources
  26. Index
  27. Back Cover