WRSP 440 - Strategies for Worship Leading

WRSP 440 Discussion Board Forums (4)

The student will participate in 4 Discussion Board Forums. The student will post his/her initial thread of 250 words or more. Then, he/she must reply to at least 3 peers’ threads in 150 words or more. The initial thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, and the replies are due by Monday of Modules/Weeks 1, 3, 5, and 7.

WRSP 440 Reflection Essay

The student will read and react to a provided article in Module/Week 1. This Reflection Essay is 1 page in length and should briefly summarize the main thesis of the article, followed by 2–3 paragraphs outlining the student’s position and response. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 1.

WRSP 440 Defining the Terms Essay

The student will write a 3-page essay defining the 3 major worship models: traditional, contemporary and blended (1 page for each model), as well as identifying specific characteristics of each. Content for this essay should be based on the reading and lectures. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.

WRSP 440 Interview Project

Interview Proposal: Each student will choose a worship pastor to interview who is respected for his or her leadership ability. A template for this portion of the assignment will be provided in the assignment instructions folder. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 2.

Interview Questions: Each student will construct a set of 15–20 questions that the student will use in his/her individual interview. The purpose of the project is to discover how successful worship pastors organize their ministries and manage the worship planning process. The questions should focus on the following areas: worship style(s) used in the church; organizational structure of the

church’s worship ministry; the process for worship planning; instrumental forces used in the church’s worship services; rehearsal planning; and approach used for developing relationships with the church’s ministry. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 3.

Interview Paper: The interview should be conducted in Module/Week 4. After the interview, the student will write a 3–5 page summary and synthesis paper integrating the information from the interview with the course material. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 4.

WRSP 440 Newsletter Project

The student will create a 1-page newsletter promoting their worship ministry using information from Chapter 6 of the Bradley text. Content should include: a creative title, a brief article from the worship leader, calendar of events, and promotion of an upcoming event. Other information from the chapter can be used to complete the newsletter. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on

Monday of Module/Week 3.

WRSP 440 Sunday Worship Planning Project

The student will develop 3 orders of worship based on the following worship models: traditional, contemporary and blended. Each order must be constructed using the template provided in the Assignment Instructions folder within the course and must exhibit some of the elements appropriate for each service type as articulated on the “Service Style Chart” also posted in the course. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 6.

WRSP 440 Final Paper

The student will submit a 12–15-page paper summarizing and discussing course content. This paper will cover the following major topics: the Centrality of a Call to Ministry, Summaries and Characteristics of the Traditional, Contemporary, and Blended Worship Models, Building Your Worship Ministry Team, High Impact Organization, Specific Strategies for Worship Planning, and the Art of Relationships. The Final Paper is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.

WRSP 440 6-Month Worship Schedule

Using the “6-Month Worship Schedule Template” posted within Blackboard, the student will develop a 6-month plan for weekly musical elements including those used in a worship service. Things to include are preludes, offertories, choir anthems, soloists, drama, video and worship team features. This project should include specific titles and should reflect a wide range of vocal and instrumental forces (choir, ensembles, soloists, orchestra, band, instrumental soloists, drama, video features, etc.). This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Monday of Module/Week 7.