Freeware by Barry Liesch and David Russell



17 PowerPoint Slide Shows designed to accompany the book, "The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church". Designed for worship seminars by Dr. Barry Liesch and David Russell. Addresses contemporary issues. Provides Biblical foundations. Freeware for Windows and Macintosh.


Tools for you

Is your church struggling with the form of music and worship? These presentations enable you to present answers and Biblical principles for improving worship. These materials are freely offered for the glory of God and the upbuilding of the Church.

The Presentations

Employing the medium which executives use today, these presentations function like a professional slide show or sophisticated overhead projector presentation. Each presentation has over 50 slides (30-45 minutes long). Each slide contains a screen full of text; some have pictures and diagrams.

Using the Presentations

The materials have proven effective in worship seminars, and college and seminary classes. Use them also for personal development, sermons, church staff meetings, music committee meetings, Sunday School, church conferences, and music conferences.

Viewing the Presentations

To view the presentations you need Microsoft's "Powerpoint Viewer", no charge software obtainable online (help finding Powerpoint Viewer), or any other software that can read a Powerpoint file. Additionally, the full featured "Powerpoint" program comes bundled within the "Microsoft Office", or can be purchased individually. The slides can be viewed at home on your computer monitor, projected on an auditorium screen (via a data projector), printed onto transparencies for overhead projection, or printed for a film slide show. That is, the viewing medium can be flexible to fit your situation.

Source of the Presentations

The presentations are based on The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church (Baker Books, 1996) by Dr. Barry Liesch. There's a slide show for each chapter. It's not necessary for your audience to have the book. If you are the presenter, you may want to obtain a copy so that you can expand on the presentations confidently.

May I modify the presentations?

Absolutely! You may rewrite, add, or delete any slide(s) from the presentation with ease. Teachers and professors are encouraged to customize their presentations. We understand that each church and denomination will have it's own emphasis on worship issues. We're trying to provide a foundation upon which you can build. Add your own material, illustrations, and theological perspective.

How can I modify the presentations?

Microsoft Powerpoint Veiwer is a no charge program that doesn't allow editing. To create your own modifications, purchase Microsoft's PowerPoint program from any dealer. PowerPoint also comes bundled within Microsoft Office, which is widely available.

Are there any restrictions?

The presentations are copyrighted. You are welcome to distribute these materials in their current form as long as you do not charge for them. Individual teachers may freely use their customized versions in their classes and seminars. Anyone who wishes to publish or distribute their own customized versions must receive permission from the authors. Barry Liesch teaches in the music department and David Russell heads media services at Biola University.

How can I get the presentations?

You can download "The New Worship:Seminar Computer Presentations" from this internet site. They are available for Windows or Macintosh computers.
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