Ancient-Modern Worship is a practical guide for planning blended worship services (worship that incorporates elements of both traditional and contemporary worship styles). Through the use of the metaphor "worship as drama," Martin Thielen demonstrates that the script of worship is similar to a five-act play, with the five acts or movements being: gathering, service of the word, response, service of the table, and dismissal.

Key Features: * Step-by-step guide and practical advice on adding contemporary worship elements to each act of the traditional worship service. * Offers historic perspectives on the use of various worships practices. * Includes suggested prayers, responses, and scripture readings; sample worship services and drama sketches; and a sample worship script. * Offers help on recruiting laity for participation in worship, adding visual impact in worship, and changing the existing order of worship.

Key Benefits: * Readers will discover new ways to make the worship experience more meaningful for the entire congregation. * Enables readers to respond more effectively to the needs of congregations with diverse worship tastes. * Facilitates the planning of worship services that allow congregations to experience worship through a variety of styles and practices.