Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship

by Chris Tomlin, Darren Whitehead

Overview

What happens when we praise God? What are the benefits of praising Him? Do we know what praise actually means? In Holy Roar, Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead share a fresh perspective on worship practices and the transformative power of praise. With a profound exploration into seven unique Hebrew words for praise found in the Psalms. Holy Roar is a must read for worship pastors and believers alike.

In the ancient world, something extraordinary happened when God's people gathered to worship Him. It was more than just singing; it was a declaration, a proclamation, a time to fully embody praise to God for who He is and what He has done. In fact, in the Psalms, seven Hebrew words are translated into the English word praise, each of which represents a different aspect of what it means to truly praise God.

Readers of Holy Roar can expect to:

• Grow an understanding of praise with Darren's unique insights,
• Gain a deeper understanding of how to worship and the different ways to worship,
• Be inspired as Chris shares how those insights take shape in the stories behind some of your favorite worship songs, including "How Great Is Our God," "We Fall Down," and "Good Good Father.", and
• Deepen your faith through a spiritual connection in worship.

Holy Roar is for:

• Readers of all ages interested in growing their faith and learning more about praise,
• Pastors or, worship leaders, and
• Small group or Sunday school teachers.

Engage with praise in a new way through Old Testament and New Testament understandings of worship, develop a deeper level of faith, and rejoice in God’s goodness with Holy Roar.

Want to dive deeper? Enhance your experience with the companion study guide, Holy Roar Bible Study Guide, for an in-depth look at worship and applicable steps to deeper your practice of praise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781400212262
Publisher:	Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date:	10/23/2018
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,083,597
Product dimensions:	5.54(w) x 7.78(h) x 0.59(d)

About the Author

With 12 albums, 16 #1 radio singles, a Grammy Award, 21 Dove Awards, and two platinum and five gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in music. His songs include “How Great Is Our God,” “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone),” “Our God,” and most recently, “Good Good Father,” to name a few. It is estimated that each week 20–30 million people sing one of Tomlin’s songs in worship. He also cowrote the bestselling children’s book, Good Good Father. More than anything, Chris loves being a husband to Lauren and a daddy to Ashlyn and Madison.

Originally from Australia, Darren Whitehead founded Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2013. Each weekend around 6,000 people worship at one of the five locations across the metro area. Darren holds both his masters and doctorate degrees in ministry, with his dissertation research focusing on Millennial engagement in the Western Church. He lives with his wife, Brandy, and their three daughters, Sydney, Scarlett, and Violet in Nashville, Tennessee.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'If there's a textbook for Praise and Worship 101, this is it. I highly recommend this book to the church leader and churchgoer alike.' — Matt Maher, Grammy Award–nominated singer, songwriter, and author

'In this book Chris and Darren will open your eyes to all that you have at your disposal when it comes to worship.' — Levi Lusko, bestselling author and pastor of Fresh Life Church

'Holy Roar is packed with fresh insights and illuminating stories. This book will change the way you worship.' — Greg Laurie, bestselling author and pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship

'I believe this book will play a major role in the church's understanding of worship in years to come.' — Banning Liebscher, founder and pastor of Jesus Culture

'I can't think of two more powerful voices to call us to a vibrant life of worship than Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead. Holy Roar is just that . . . a soul-igniting resource for churches and for people everywhere.' — Louie Giglio, founder of the Passion movement

'As I turned each page, my heart was freshly inspired again to worship our great God with everything I have.' — Michael W. Smith, Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and author

'It's essential that we worship God with understanding, and therefore this is an important book. Read it. It's time to join the holy roar!' — Matt Redman, Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and author

'Chris and Darren have written an inspiring, insightful, and practical book on worship.' — Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author

'What an amazing invitation to uncover the transforming language of our personal praise to God.' — Nathan and Christy Nockels, singers, songwriters, and founders of the band Watermark

'I believe this book will help the greater church become rich in understanding, as the Holy Spirit leads us to live authentic, purposed, and worshipful lives.' — Darlene Zschech, worship leader, singer-songwriter, and pioneer of the modern worship movement