Jane Vann

Jane Rogers Vann is Rowe Professor of Christian Education Emerita at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education. She remains active in teaching, research, and writing about the relationship between worship and education in the congregation.

Worship-Centered Church Renewal

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Jane Vann

What is the central purpose of the church today? How can churches experience renewal through worship? In Gathered before God, Jane Rogers Vann answers these important questions by studying ten vibrant small, medium, and large churches. Her findings, she argues, show that worship is the most important thing churches do and is crucial  to the renewal of congregational life. Vann explores how these congregations changed into worship-centered churches and how their experiences can he...
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Publication Date: 03/01/2004
A Study for Congregations

Author(s):
Jane Vann

Sunday worship is the central act of the Christian faith, yet few people truly understand what is happening during the service, and why, and how. Based on numerous visits with congregations of many denominations, Jane Rogers Vann examines how we can eliminate the barrier between the preacher and the people in the pew, and offers practical advice directed not just toward church leaders but to worship committees and church members--all who are yearning to be fully engaged in worshi...
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Publication Date: 02/01/2011