Ron Rienstra

Essays on the History of Contemporary Praise and Worship

Preaching & Worship

“Lester Ruth has argued for years that contemporary praise and worship is a ‘thing’—a thing worthy of theological and historical consideration. This eclectic volume of essays helps prove it, as Lester Ruth leads a wonderful slate of eager young scholars whose work causes one to reassess what qualifies as historical research, and which subjects are worthy of historical inquiry.”

Letters to Growing Pastors

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Like Theilicke’s exercises for ‘young theologians,’ Howard Vanderwell’s Letters to Growing Pastors offers precisely the sort of hard-won wisdom and encouragement that ministers need, especially in their first years out of seminary. At once personal and intimate, it touches on central issues every pastor faces: burnout, integrity, prayer, community, and more. A wonderful graduation gift!”