Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of four articles on the design of a corporate worship gathering. 9Marks does not promote one way to go about the design of a worship service. Nevertheless, this is a good example of how one pastor taught his church about corporate worship.
You might have seen a church whose architecture was the shape of a cross. It’s called cruciform architecture. The first church buildings were modeled after the Roman basilica, a long rectangular structure. In time, two wings were added to make the shape of a cross.
I recall my first impression after touring one of these historic structures. I was impressed with the care and planning that went into these spaces. Yet it’s infinitely more important to ensure the gospel-shaped architecture of a church gathering. That is, what we do when we come together on the Lord’s Day.
These four posts will move from the more fixed and foundational things to the more practical and flexible—from theological foundations (Part 1) to liturgical rhythms (Part 2) to preparation of a Sunday gathering (Part 3) to tips for getting organized (Part 4).
On the one hand, this little series is not necessary.
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