Worship Priorities

What is the most important aspect of worship? Is it singing? Is it giving, communion, scripture, or preaching of Gods Word?

Visiting with members at Central music and prayer usually head the list as elements that we enjoy in worship.

Bamma church research indicates that prayer was the number one most listed element of worship. Listed below are other items from that recent research study:

Necessary elements of worship according to Pastors and parishioners (2002)
*prayer: which nine out of ten pastors and parishioners said was very important to facilitate effective worship.
*communion: mentioned by two-thirds of each group.
*giving money: mentioned by slightly more than half of both groups.
*a "turn and greet" experience: mentioned by half of each group.
*having time for quiet reflection during the service was deemed very important by two-thirds of all adults compared to one-third of pastors who deemed it very important. (2002)
*More than four out of five pastors (84%) said music is very important to facilitate effective worship. However, barely half of the congregants (55%) agreed. (2002)

In assessing the ranking of the ten worship elements studied, pastors rated music second only to prayer, and tied with the sermon, in importance. Congregants, however, rated music in a tie for fifth place, following prayer, the sermon, communion, and a time for reflection. (2002)

All aspects of worship are important. The quality of our worship needs to be a focus in our assemblies. We are talking, praising and honoring the God of all creation! He deserves very best.