Detail from Religion by Charles Sprague Pearce (1896)

Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. The word is derived from the Old English worthscipe, meaning worthiness or worth-ship — to give, at its simplest, worth to something.^[1]

Evelyn Underhill (2001) defines worship thus: "The absolute acknowledgment of all that lies beyond us—the glory that fills heaven and earth. It is the response that conscious beings make to their Creator, to the Eternal Reality from which they came forth; to God, however they may think of Him or recognize Him, and whether He be realized through religion, through nature, through history, through science, art, or human life and character."^[2] Worship asserts the reality of its object and defines its meaning by reference to it.^[3]

An act of worship may be performed individually, in an informal or formal group, or by a designated leader.

Worship in various religions[link]

Worship in Christianity[link]

This section requires expansion.

Adoration versus veneration[link]

In the New Testament various words are used for worship. The word proskuneo "to worship" means to bow down to Gods or kings.^[4]

Catholicism, Anglicanism, Oriental Orthodoxy, and Eastern Orthodoxy make a technical distinction between adoration or latria (Latin adoratio, Greek latreia, [λατρεια]), which is due to God alone, and veneration or dulia (Latin veneratio, Greek douleia [δουλεια]), which may be lawfully offered to the saints. The external acts of veneration resemble those of worship, but differ in their object and intent. Protestant Christians, who reject the veneration of saints, question whether such a distinction is always maintained in actual devotional practice, especially at the level of folk religion.

According to Mark Miravalle the English word "worship" is equivocal, in that it has been used in Catholic writing, at any rate, to denote both adoration/latria and veneration/dulia, and in some cases even as a synonym for veneration as distinct from adoration:

Adoration, which is known as latria in classical theology, is the worship and homage that is rightly offered to God alone. It is the acknowledgement of excellence and perfection of an uncreated, divine person. It is the worship of the Creator that God alone deserves. Veneration, known as dulia in classical theology, is the honor due to the excellence of a created person. This refers to the excellence exhibited by the created being who likewise deserves recognition and honor. We see a general example of veneration in events like the awarding of academic awards for excellence in school, or the awarding of the Olympic medals for excellence in sports. There is nothing contrary to the proper adoration of God when we offer the appropriate honor and recognition that created persons deserve based on achievement in excellence. Here a further clarification should be made regarding the use of the term "worship" in relation to the categories of adoration and veneration. Some schools of theology use the term "worship" to introduce both adoration and veneration. They would distinguish between "worship of adoration" and "worship of veneration." The word "worship" (in the same way the theological term "cult" is traditionally used) in these classical definitions was not at all synonymous with adoration, but could be used to introduce either adoration or veneration. Hence Catholic writers will sometimes use the term "worship" not to indicate adoration, but only the worship of veneration given to Mary and the saints.^[5]

Orthodox Judaism and orthodox Sunni Islam hold that for all practical purposes veneration should be considered the same as prayer; Orthodox Judaism (arguably with the exception of some Chasidic practices), orthodox Sunni Islam, and most kinds of Protestantism forbid veneration of saints or angels, classifying these actions as akin to idolatry.

Similarly, Jehovah's Witnesses assert that many actions classified as patriotic by Protestant groups, such as saluting a flag, are equivalent to worship and are therefore considered idolatrous as well.

Worship in Islam[link]

View of the prayer hall of the Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in the city of Kairouan in Tunisia. The Great Mosque of Kairouan (also called the Mosque of Uqba), established in 670 AD, is the oldest and most prestigious place of worship in the western Islamic world.^[6]

In Islam, Worship refers to ritualistic devotion which is ordained by and pleasing to Allah (God). Worship has a unique role in Islam, and is included in the Five Pillars of Islam, primarily that of salat, which is the practise of ritual prayer five times daily.

According to Muhammad Asad, on his notes in The Message of the Qur'an translation on 51:26,

Thus, the innermost purpose of the creation of all rational beings is their cognition of the existence of Allah and, hence, their conscious willingness to conform their own existence to whatever they may perceive of His will and plan: and it is this twofold concept of cognition and willingness that gives the deepest meaning to what the Quran describes as "worship". As the next verse shows, this spiritual call does not arise from any supposed "need" on the part of the Creator, who is self-sufficient and infinite in His power, but is designed as an instrument for the inner development of the worshiper, who, by the act of his conscious self-surrender to the all-pervading Creative Will, may hope to come closer to an understanding of that Will and, thus closer to Allah Himself.^[7]

Worship in Hinduism[link]

This section requires expansion.

Worship in Hinduism involves invoking higher forces to assist in spiritual and material progress and is simultaneously both a science and an art. A sense of bhakti or devotional love is generally invoked. This term is probably a central one in Hinduism. A direct translation from the Sanskrit to English is problematic. Worship takes a multitude of forms depending on community groups, geography and language. There is a flavour of loving and being in love with whatever object or focus of devotion. Worship is not confined to any place of worship, it also incorporates personal reflection, art forms and group. People usually perform worship to achieve some specific end or to integrate the body, the mind and the spirit in order to help the performer evolve into a higher being.^[8]

Worship in Judaism[link]

This section requires expansion.

Worship in Sikhism[link]

This section requires expansion.

In Sikhism, worship takes place after the Guru Granth Sahib, which is the work of the 10 Sikh Gurus all in one. Sikhs worship God and only one God, known as "One Creator", "The Wonderful Teacher" (Waheguru), or "Destroyer of Darkness".

Worship in Buddhism[link]

This section requires expansion.

Worship in Buddha Dharma may take innumerable forms given the doctrine of skillful means. Worship is evident in Buddhism in such forms as: guru yoga, mandala, thanka, yantra yoga, the discipline of the fighting monks of Shaolin, panchamrita, mantra recitation, tea ceremony, ganacakra, amongst others.

Aspects of worship[link]

• Ancestor worship
• Animal worship
• Idol worship
• Intercession
• Imperial cult
• Major world religions

References[link]

1. ^ Kay, William K., Religion in education, Gracewing Publishing, 1997, 372 pages, ISBN 0-85244-425-7
2. ^ Underhill, Evelyn, Education and the Spirit of Worship, in Collected Papers, p.193, London, 1946.
3. ^ Nagata, Judith (Jun 2001). "Beyond Theology: Toward an Anthropology of "Fundamentalism"". American Anthropologist 103 (2). 
4. ^ Called to Worship: The Biblical Foundations of Our Response Vernon Whaley - 2009 - In the Greek, the word for worship, proskuneo, means to express deep respect or adoration—by kissing, with words, or by bowing down. Associated words include epaineo, “to commend or applaud”; aineo, “to praise God”; and sebomai,"
5. ^ Mark Miravalle, S.T.D, What is Devotion to Mary?
6. ^ Clifford Edmund Bosworth, Historic cities of the Islamic world, BRILL, 2007, page 264
7. ^ Muhammed Asad (Leopold Weiss). p918, 2003. The Message of the Quran. 
8. ^ "Worship", Krishna Maheshwari, Hindupedia, the online Hindu Encyclopedia

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Matt Redman (born 14 February 1974^[1]) is an English Christian worship leader, songwriter and author based in Brighton.

He has worked with Newfrontiers, Passion Conferences, Hillsong London, Soul Survivor, is an artist for Sixstepsrecords and is a member of Compassionart a charity founded by Martin Smith.

He appeared with Hillsong London for a song on their 2005 album Jesus Is; he co-wrote and sang the song "Greatest Gift".

Many Contemporary Christian music (CCM) artists such as Matt Maher, Michael W. Smith, Rebecca St. James, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Tree63, and Hillsong United have covered a number of Redman's songs. Some of his most popular early songs include "Heart Of Worship", "Let Everything That Has Breath", "Once Again", "Undignified", and "Better Is One Day". More recently he has co-written songs like You Never Let Go, the 2005 Dove Award-winning "Blessed Be Your Name" (Worship Song of the Year) and the Grammy Award nominated "Our God". He regularly works alongside other Christian artists such as Chris Tomlin and Tim Hughes.

Redman started leading worship at St Andrews, Chorleywood, moving to help start up Soul Survivor alongside Mike Pilavachi and was the worship leader for the Soul Survivor Church in Watford. According to founder Mike Pilavachi, the Soul Survivor festivals (which began in 1993) grew out of worship sessions with him and the then 15-year-old Redman.^[2] Redman led worship at the early Soul Survivor festivals, returning to lead worship again in 2011.

In 2002, after a sabbatical in America recording Where Angels Fear To Tread, Redman moved to Brighton to work with Terry Virgo at the Newfrontiers church, CCK. He has been involved in their 'Newday' and 'Together on a Mission' conferences.

In 2004 Redman joined a new church plant, The Point, also in West Sussex, led by Will Kemp.

In 2008 Matt and Beth Redman, along with their three children, moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to plant a church with Louie Giglio and Chris Tomlin called Passion City Church. In August 2010 Redman and his family returned to the UK. They have since joined a church plant in Brighton at St Peter's Church, Brighton. ^[3][4]

On 18 and 19 February 2011, Redman joined Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, and Nathan and Christy Nockels at LIFT - A Worship Leader Collective. His new live album, 10,000 Reasons, was recorded during this event.^[5]

He has authored and edited multiple books on Christian worship, including The Unquenchable Worshipper and the book Facedown which accompanied the album of the same name. His latest book Mirror Ball relays his thoughts and experiences of 'living boldly and shining brightly for the glory of God'.

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• Wake Up My Soul (1993)
• Passion for Your Name (1995)
• The Friendship and the Fear (1998)
• Intimacy (1998), released as The Heart of Worship in USA (1999)
• The Father's Song (2000)
• Where Angels Fear to Tread (2002)
• Facedown (2004)
• Blessed Be Your Name: The Songs of Matt Redman Vol. 1 (2005)
• Beautiful News (2006)
• We Shall Not Be Shaken (2009)
• Ultimate Collection (2010)
• 10,000 Reasons (2011) (UK chart peak: No. 149)^[6] (US Christian Album chart peak: No. 1)^[7][8]

Video albums[link]

• Facedown (DVD, 2004)

Passion event albums[link]

• The Road To OneDay (2000)
• OneDay: Live (2000)
• Sacred Revolution: Songs From OneDay 03 (2003)
• Hymns: Ancient and Modern (2004)
• How Great Is Our God (2005)
• Everything Glorious (2006)
• The Best of Passion (So Far) (2006)
• Live from Passion 07 Pt. 2 (2007)
• God of This City (2008)
• Awakening (2010)
• Here for You (2011)
• White Flag (2012)

Singles[link]

Awards[link]

Dove Award wins^[9]

• 2005: Worship Song of the Year: "Blessed Be Your Name"
• 2006: Praise and Worship Album of the Year: Blessed Be Your Name: The Songs of Matt Redman Vol. 1
• 2007: Children's Music Album of the Year: VeggieTales Worship Songs
• 2007: Special Event Album of the Year: Passion: Everything Glorious
• 2009: Special Event Album of the Year: Passion: God of This City
• 2011: Worship Song of the Year - TIE: "Our God"
• 2011: Special Event Album of the Year: Passion: Awakening

Published[link]

• The Unquenchable Worshipper, (2001)
• Where Angels Fear to Tread, (2002)
• The Heart of Worship Files, (2003)
• Facedown, (2004)
• Inside Out Worship, (2005)
• Blessed Be Your Name (with Beth Redman), (2005)
• Mirror Ball, (2011)

See also[link]

• Tim Hughes
• Mike Pilavachi
• Chris Tomlin

Notes[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Interview at Christian Music Today
• Interview @ Premier.tv

International House of Prayer
International House of Prayer
The International House of Prayer in Kansas City, MO
Location	Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri
Country	United States
Denomination	Non-denominational
Churchmanship	Evangelical
Membership	over 2000
Website	www.ihop.org
History
Founded	May 7, 1999 (1999-05-07)
Founder(s)	Mike Bickle

The International House of Prayer (also known by its acronym IHOP or by IHOP–KC) is an evangelical charismatic Christian missions organization based in Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri that focuses on prayer, worship, and evangelism.^[1]

Doctrinally, IHOP–KC is evangelical, post-tribulational, and affirms historic premillennialism. IHOP-KC places great importance on the practices of prayer, worship, fasting, and discipleship.

IHOP–KC has a prayer room in Kansas City, Missouri and runs a Bible and ministry school called the International House of Prayer University (IHOPU) in nearby Grandview, Missouri.

Overview[link]

The International House of Prayer was founded by Mike Bickle. The organization began in a small building off of Grandview Road in Kansas City, Missouri as a prayer room dedicated to worshiping Jesus night and day. Since that time, IHOP has grown and spread out over several different locations throughout south Kansas City and Grandview, Missouri. As of November 2010^[update] the church had over 1,000 staff and a student body of another 1,000 individuals.^[2] IHOP is most well-known for its daily prayer meetings based on its "harp and bowl" worship model that are held 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year since September 19, 1999. While the prayer meeting is the primary ministry of IHOP, the missions organization has also established many different ministries that service its community. These prayer meetings, which are streamed live on the internet and through GOD TV,^[3] alternate regularly between music and prayer through all hours of the day and night. ^[4]

IHOP staff regularly teach on themes that include prayer, worship, the Great Commandment, the Great Commission, eschatology, understanding God's spiritual purposes for Israel, spiritual gifts and other various evangelical themes.^[3][2]

International House of Prayer University[link]

The International House of Prayer University is a Bible college with campuses at Grandview, Missouri. The president of the university is Allen Hood who is on the International House of Prayer's leadership team.^{[5][dead link]} As of November 2010^[update] there are 1000 full time students enrolled, and prayer is central to the educational process.^[2]

Expansion[link]

The IHOP-KC Project consists of plans to build a facility on 125 acres of land adjacent to Highway 71 that once belonged to Harry Truman. They expect to spend $150 million dollars on the project.^[3] There are several apartment complexes in Grandview, Missouri inhabited primarily by members of IHOP.^[2]

In late 2009 and early 2010 reports of revival at the IHOP center led to increased attendance at their prayer services and conferences.^[6]

Controversy[link]

When IHOP moved to a new location in an old shopping center in the Terrace Lake neighborhood of Kansas City in 2002 many members of the local community voiced suspicions about the ministry. IHOP attempted to allay their fears in a series of community meetings.^[7][8][9] IHOP has been credited, however, with helping the local economy by bringing large numbers of visitors to the area.^[10] A writer from the McClatchy-Tribune News Service has stated that IHOP is "Kansas City's biggest religious phenomenon in a century".^[3]

The Southern Poverty Law Center has criticized IHOP because of the extent to which their teachings emphasize Jesus making war on his enemies at His Second Coming.^[11]

On September 14, 2010 IHOP (International House of Pancakes) announced that they were suing the International House of Prayer for trademark dilution and infringement.^[12] The lawsuit was dropped on December 21, 2010, with the dispute resolved out of court.^[13]

See also[link]

• Justice House of Prayer
• Onething conference
• TheCall
• Youth with a Mission

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official Site

Jeremy Riddle
Jeremy Riddle seen in concert in 2009.
Background information
Birth name	Jeremy M. Riddle
Born	(1977-10-18) October 18, 1977 (age 34)[1] Mount Holly Township, New Jersey[2]
Origin	Mount Holly Township, New Jersey
Genres	Worship music Christian rock
Occupations	Songwriter
Labels	Vineyard Music
Website	Official website

Jeremy M. Riddle (born October 18, 1977 in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey) is a Christian musician, songwriter, and worship leader. On March 6, 2007, his debut album, Full Attention, was released. The album includes the song "Sweetly Broken."

Biography[link]

Riddle is a former middle school youth pastor at the Anaheim Vineyard in Anaheim, California, a position he held for 6 years, as well as leading worship at the church. He took the position after a few years of playing in a mainstream band. Being in the position allowed for the inspiration with which he penned the songs that appear on Full Attention.

Riddle is married to Katie, and has five children. They reside in Redding, California.

Full Attention peaked the Billboard Top Christian and Gospel Albums Chart at #47, and the only single released from the album, "Sweetly Broken", peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Chart during a 20-week stay. However, the single has already grown to be a worship staple in churches and on Christian radio stations all over the United States.

In 2009, Riddle released his second studio album, The Now and Not Yet, through Varietal Records. Riddle has stated on his website that the reason for this album is to "[create] fresh expressions of worship that both exalt the Creator and encourage and enlighten the people of God." The album has charted on two charts, the Billboard's Hot Christian Albums format (peaking at #15) and on the Top Heatseekers (peaking at #11).^[3] The first single off the new album is "Bless His Name", written by Jeremy's friend Tony Sanchez. The song charted on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs format, peaking at #36.^[4]

(Current as of September 2011) Jeremy is the worship community pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, CA where he frequently leads worship. Riddle's newest album, "Furious" was released on September 20th 2011 to generally positive reviews.

Discography[link]

• Beautiful Jesus (2003)
• Full Attention (2007)
• The Now and Not Yet (2009)
• Prepare the Way (2010)
• Be Lifted High (2011) (Bethel Live feat. Brian and Jenn Johnson)
• Furious (2011)
• The Loft Sessions (2012) (Bethel Music)

References[link]

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Kari Jobe
Kari at 4th Annual Love Your Neighbor Benefit
Background information
Birth name	Kari Brooke Jobe
Born	(1981-04-06) April 6, 1981 (age 31) Waco, Texas, United States
Origin	Southlake, Texas, United States
Genres	Contemporary Christian music, worship music
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, associate worship pastor
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2003–present
Labels	EMI
Associated acts	Gateway Worship, Klaus Kuehn, Desperation Band
Website	www.karijobe.com

Kari Brooke Jobe (April 6, 1981) is an American Christian singer and songwriter.

Biography[link]

Kari Jobe was born in Waco, Texas^[1] to parents Mark Douglas and Caroline "Sandy" (Nee Bragg). Jobe and was raised in Watauga, Texas and Hurst, Texas; she has two other siblings, Kristen and Caleb. Jobe first began singing at the age of three, [3] and became a Christian at the age of 5. As she grew older, she attended Oral Roberts University, Christ for the Nations Institute and Dallas Baptist University and got her degree in pastoral studies and psychology.

After graduation, Jobe was asked to work as an associate worship pastor for Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, Jobe’s church of six years, which she accepted. She works alongside her father, Mark, in the church^[2] and has traveled internationally on mission trips to lead worship.^[3] Jobe is also a member of Gateway Worship, a Christian worship band associated with Gateway Church. Their live album, Wake Up the World, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2008.

Aside from being a worship leader and pastor, Jobe released her first major-label self-titled debut album in February 2009 by Integrity Music/Columbia Records/Gateway Create. The album shot to No. 67 on the Billboard 200 list,^[4] and No. 1 on iTunes' Christian music chart.^[5] and No. 3 on Billboard's Christian music chart. Alongside Kari Jobe is the album Le Canto, a Spanish-language version of the album. Prior to releasing Kari Jobe, Jobe has released a compilation album titled Kari Jobe, a live concert album titled Throneroom Worship: Live Acoustic Worship and a Christmas album titled Bethlehem.

From her self-titled album, "I'm Singing" debuted at No. 13 on Billboard's Christian singles chart.^[6] Jobe's second single, "Healer" was released in 2009 and debuted at No. 33 on Billboard's Soft A/C chart.^[7] She released the single "Adore Him" in 2009, the song appearing as part of Integrity Music's compilation album Worship and Adore: A Christmas Offering.

Kari Jobe won two Dove Awards for Special Event Album of the Year and Spanish Language album and was nominated for New Artist of the Year.^[8][9]

In 2011, Jobe signed with EMI CMG Sparrow Records.

Jobe released her second recording project, "Where I Find You" on January 24, 2012. The album reached No. 1 on iTunes upon release.^[10] The album debuted at No. 75 on the Canadian Albums Chart.^[11] The album also debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200.^{[citation needed]}

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

• Bethlehem (2007)
• Kari Jobe (2009)
• Le Canto (2009)
• Where I Find You (2012)
• Donde Te Encuentro (2012)

Live albums[link]

• Throneroom Worship: Live Acoustic Worship (2004)

Compilation albums[link]

• Kari Jobe (2005)

Singles[link]

• "I'm Singing" (2008)
• "Adore Him" (2009)
• "You Are For Me" (2010)
• "Healer" (2010)
• "We Are" (2011)

Albums with Gateway Worship[link]

• Unbreakable (2003)
• Masterpiece (2004)
• Drawing Closer: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2006)
• The Battle: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2007)
• First: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2008)
• My Beloved (2009)

(Songs Inspired By) Conversations With God (2009)

• Let's Go: Songs from Gateway Devotions (2010)
• The More I Seek You (2010)

Live Albums with Gateway Worship[link]

• Living for You (2006)
• Wake Up the World (2008)
• The More I Seek You (2010)
• God Be Praised (2010)
• Great Great God (2011)

Featured vocals[link]

• Glory with Klaus Kuehn and Elizabeth Clark
• "Revelation Song (Spanish Version)" with Danilo Montero
• Glory Revealed II The Word Of God In Worship: "To You Be the Glory" with Matt Maher
• "Whom Shall I Fear" with Lincoln Brewster
• Prepare The Way with Klaus Kuehn
• Worship and Adore: A Christmas Offering (2009)
• WOW Worship: Purple (2010)
• You are For Me with C3 Church (2011)

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official website
• Kari Jobe's Gateway Church biography
• Kari Jobe's Revelife page