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The book True Worshippers: A Biblical Perspective on Christian Worship and Ministry discusses Christian worship from Biblical perspectives. It highlights ten (10) reasons why Christians worship, and with an expansive definition of worship in spirit and truth, discusses twenty (20) essential principles of Christian worship for every worshipper.

The book highlights character qualifications of and practical suggestions for those who are in particular roles of responsibility in worship leadership, including Pastors, Ministers of Music, Worship Planners, Praise and Worship Leaders, Choir Conductors, Home/Cell Church Leaders, and also for those who have membership in worship-related ministry organizations, such as Choristers, Instrumentalists, Ushers, Drama Ministry Participants, among others. The author stresses that Christian worship is a lifelong relationship between God and a true worshipper, which God seeks; a relationship that should be meaningful, rewarding, transforming, and eliciting the total commitment of a true worshipper to the Triune God.

Endorsements

Worship, as one of the core purposes of the Church, has remained largely under-researched particularly in the African contextual framework. Unfortunately, most Church members have divergent opinions about worship and sometimes speak authoritatively (but ignorantly) about worship. If there is a time that Christians need a more practical guide to Biblical worship, it is now. This book, True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry is truly an answered prayer. It addresses issues about Biblical understanding of worship, leadership, music, ushering, drama, and lots of other worship-related concerns. I have been refreshed and also learned a lot going through the manuscript. The book is a must-read for every Pastor, Music Minister, Deacon, Church Leader, Seminary student, and Church member who desires deeper revelation on the subject of worship.

-Rev. Adekunle Oyeniyi,

Minister of Music, Ikoyi Baptist Church, Lagos, Nigeria

In this book, Rev. Dr. Eniolawun rightly stressed that worship is an encounter in multifarious ways. This is why he stressed that worship cannot be predicted or scripted, it is a response to the divine in ways that are beyond verbal expressions. This book attempts to help humanity connect with divinity in precise ways both individually and corporately. It seeks to treat various aspects of worship life and leading that will help in making it an encounter and not an event. I encourage you to read and pass it on.

Chika Ossai-Ugbah, PhD.

Lead Pastor, Covenant Life Baptist Church, Benin City.

Dr. Olusola Eniolawun has done a great service to the kingdom by the timely publication of this indispensable work titled True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry. The book informs readers about Biblical Christian Worship and addresses various misconceptions about worship especially in an era of so much cosmetic worship. I recommend the book to Pastors, Worship Leaders, and true worshippers.

-Rev Yemi Andrew Akperi, Ph.D.

Worship Theologian, Chaplain and Music Scholar, and the Pastor of Divine Shepherd Baptist Church. Benin City. Edo State Nigeria.

It is important to note that Christian Worship is a covenant relationship between God and his chosen people. The author of this book titled True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry, enumerates Biblical principles that will be helpful to all true worshippers, the Redeemed of God.

I am convinced that this book will open your eyes to the truth in the Word of God, and your worship ministry will be transformed. Be blessed as you read and digest Gods truth in this book!

-Rev. James K. Ajiboye,

Pastor, Divine Grace Church & Ministries,

Atlanta, GA, USA

This book, True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry has come out at a crucial point in Church history when the true meaning of worship is not only confusing but mutilated. Dr. Eniolawun, through the inspiration of God, declared from the onset of the compendium that, Worship is primarily about God and not us. God is the initiator of worship and not any man, which means that worship is much more spiritual than mere secular display and self-satisfying orchestra that is seen in some Churches today.

This one book is so distinguished in its giant stride by its expansive consideration of key dimensions of Christian worship and the key players involved in worship ministry. It went as far as asserting that Ushers are ministers with divergent roles they can play in a contemporary church. The inspiration in this book is so enormous and encompassing that it can go for a textbook in Theological institutions. It can also be used for training Church workers at all levels of Church life. The language is not only simple but fit for both intellectual and devotional purposes. Posterity will remain grateful to Dr. Olusola Eniolawun for giving a veritable compass for Church to rediscover and restore quality and acceptable worship unto our God.

Rev. Dr T. Olu Aibinuomo

Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Benin City

Dr. Olusola Eniolawun in this book, True Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry espouses the issue of Christian Worship, a subject that is germane to Christendom. The author puts it succinctly that true worship should result in life transformation for a believer, leading to Christlikeness. The strengths of the book lie in its easy readability, easy comprehension, balance in academic and devotional approach, and wide coverage of a host of activities in worship, including music, preaching, ushering, drama, etc., coupled with the authors contextualization to African setting without leaving out the Western reader. The book is hereby recommended without any reservation to all who have something to do with worship in private, in the home, Church setting, academia, and all who are simply curious about the subject of Christian Worship.

-Rev Dr Ademola Oyeniyi

Dean, Faculty of Church Music. The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

The book True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry is a unique book that is relevant for every believer who desires to have a better understanding of Christian worship. The author has done a good job by sharing from his wealth of experience as a Theologian, Musicologist, Pastor-Teacher, and Worship Leader. Dr. Olusola Eniolawun stressed that every worship planner in churches needs to have a proper understanding of the dynamics of corporate Christian worship that puts into consideration the theological relevance of divine-human dialogue. The knowledge shared here, if properly put to use, will enable every true worshipper to have a transformational encounter with greater results to the glory of God.

This book is all-encompassing as it covers almost every facet of Christian worship. It is a must-read for all true worshippers, especially ministers and worship leaders. It is highly inspirational, fully academic, and highly impactful, a timely resource that will help all believers in Christ who want to worship God in spirit and truth. It is relevant for use in Churches, ministries, and as a textbook in theological and tertiary institutions. I, therefore, recommend it to all believers who desire to worship God acceptably.

Rev. Dr. Robert Oyemomilara

Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Oko, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Adviser, Benin West Baptist Association

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Endorsements

-Rev. Adekunle Oyeniyi,

Minister of Music, Ikoyi Baptist Church, Lagos, Nigeria

Chika Ossai-Ugbah, PhD.

Lead Pastor, Covenant Life Baptist Church, Benin City.

-Rev Yemi Andrew Akperi, Ph.D.

Worship Theologian, Chaplain and Music Scholar, and the Pastor of Divine Shepherd Baptist Church. Benin City. Edo State Nigeria.

I am convinced that this book will open your eyes to the truth in the Word of God, and your worship ministry will be transformed. Be blessed as you read and digest Gods truth in this book!

-Rev. James K. Ajiboye,

Pastor, Divine Grace Church & Ministries,

Atlanta, GA, USA

This book, True Worshippers: Biblical Perspectives on Christian Worship and Ministry has come out at a crucial point in Church history when the true meaning of worship is not only confusing but mutilated. Dr. Eniolawun, through the inspiration of God, declared from the onset of the compendium that, "Worship is primarily about God and not us". God is the initiator of worship and not any man, which means that worship is much more spiritual than mere secular display and self-satisfying orchestra that is seen in some Churches today.

Rev. Dr T. Olu Aibinuomo

Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Benin City

-Rev Dr Ademola Oyeniyi

Dean, Faculty of Church Music. The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

Rev. Dr. Robert Oyemomilara

Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Oko, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria Adviser, Benin West Baptist Association

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