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Dr. Weah is a worship leader whose words are sure to inspire you as you seek to unleash the power of authentic praise and worship. This is a must read for persons seeking to seriously encounter God and ushers others into God’s presence.



-Bishop Walter S. Thomas



Senior Pastor, New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore Maryland



Presiding Prelate, Kingdom Association of Covenant Pastors







Like a jazz improvisationist can only be successful if she knows the theme of the song, Dr. Lisa Weah demonstrates that Creative Worship only happens when it is faithful to the grand tradition of the Christian church. Deftly calling the church both to innovation and faithfulness, she sets forth a vision for worship that represents the essence of our corporate lives before God, and engages the arts in a manner celebrating God’s presence in the contemporary world. Her work is geared to the times, but anchored to the Rock.



-Harold Dean Trulear, Ph.D.



Associate Professor of Applied Theology, Howard University School of Divinity, Washington, DC.; President, G.L.O.B.E. Ministries, Philadelphia, PA.; Director, Healing Communities Prison Ministry and Reentry Project, Philadelphia Leadership Foundation, Philadelphia, PA; Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Public Justice, Annapolis, MD







Dr. Weah’s thesis that the Creative Arts can be appropriately utilized in our contemporary milieu as tools for corporate worship in the Black Church is both prophetic and timely. When a church allows for a variety of expressions in worship such as the spoken word, rap, poetry, dance, mime, step, and other non-traditional forms, it creates a vehicle for more of the congregation to utilize their giftings in celebration of our Lord. As with anything new and different, a methodology for incorporation is always helpful and is included in her work. What an on time resource for our ever evolving congregations!



-Dr. Karen S. Bethea, Co-Author, Testimonies From Overcomers



Senior Pastor, Set the Captives Free Outreach Center, Baltimore, Maryland







Dr. Weah brings an inspired combination of erudition and practical experience to her work. Creative Worship in a Contemporary Milieu is a ‘must read’ for worship leaders who are looking for new, exciting and theologically sound ways to incorporate the creative arts into their liturgical practices.



-Rev. C. Guy Robinson, Author, Whatever It Takes! Setting the Atmosphere for Worship



Senior Pastor, Jones Tabernacle Baptist Church, Baltimore, Maryland







The development of worship and arts ministry requires valuable input and insight from Church leaders and Academy scholars. With Creative Worship in a Contemporary Milieu, the Church and Academy intersect as Dr. Lisa Weah offers scholarly insights grounded in her experience as the former Minister of Cultural Arts and Worship at a burgeoning urban church in the heart of Baltimore, MD. This book provides meaningful tools for incorporating creative arts into corporate worship.



-Reverend Nolan Williams, Jr.



Chief Music Editor, African American Heritage Hymnal







“Creative Worship in a Contemporary Milieu”, is a must read. Why? Often times the church remains stuck arguing over the diversity of expressions in worship. God is a God of progression so must the expression progress. The art form may vary such as dance, mime, drama, hip-hop, gospel or even contemporary Christian music, and etc. Dr. Weah bridges the gap between generations as well cultures that may vary in expression valued upon biblical doctrine. Creative Worship charges us to receive the various art forms while bringing the source of our worship into proper focus that being Christ our Chief Cornerstone. Diversity equals a liberated church!!



-Elder Rod Lumpkin II



Founder and CEO, Psalmic Flow Productions