Rory Noland has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The Heart of the Artist.
The Heart of the Artist
Summary
This book explores issues of character facing Christian artists who want to use their gifts more effectively in church ministry.
©1999 Rory Noland; 2008 Zondervan (P)1999 Zondervan
The Worshiping Artist
Summary
Whether you serve as a vocalist, instrumentalist, technician, dancer, actor, or in some other role, you know what a blessing it is to serve on your church's worship team. But you also know that some days you're more technically prepared than you are spiritually prepared for the ministry of leading others in worship. In the midst of rehearsals, setup, and myriad distractions, not to mention the busyness of daily life, it's easy to miss the forest for the trees. How can you and your fellow team members be prepared to worship in spirit and truth as well as lead others in worship with integrity? With thirty years of experience in worship leading, Rory Noland knows the issues---in both the private life of the worship team member and the public ministry of a worship team. In this readable book, he offers practical insights on how to Grow as a private worshiper Encounter the character of God during worship Respond to the character of God during worship Be transformed by the character of God Learn from ancient worship leaders... and more. So relevant you'll think the author was eavesdropping on your last church service, The Worshiping Artist is ideal to read either by yourself or as a team.
©2007 Rory Noland (P)2011 Zondervan
Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven
Summary
Rory Noland addresses the challenges of Christian worship head-on, offering practical suggestions gleaned from Scripture on understanding and experiencing vibrant worship. The first half of Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven explores what it means to grow as a private worshiper. The practices of the psalmist David provide insight to help people worship God on their own. Second, Noland discusses corporate worship by exploring the glorious gatherings in heaven, as described in the book of Revelation. He presents immediately applicable ideas for becoming a better corporate worshiper. This book includes: Slice-of-church-life scenarios. Every chapter begins with a brief scenario that presents a worship-related issue or a conflict corresponding to the chapter topic. Group discussion questions. Based on the opening scenario, these questions help readers think about and discuss worship-related topics from different perspectives. Issue-by-issue practical guidance from a biblical perspective. “Ponder and Apply” application questions. Each chapter ends with a series of discussion questions and action steps to help readers identify key insights and make personal applications.
©2011 Rory Noland (P)2011 Zondervan
Thriving as an Artist in the Church
Summary
It's not easy being an artist in the church. But whatever your passion - music, visual art, drama, dance, writing, technical arts - you can not only survive, but thrive. And the rewards far outweigh the pressures of weekly services, artistic differences, and relational conflicts. After all, where else could you consistently make a contribution of eternal significance, experience deep community with other artists, and grow closer to God as a result? Thriving as an Artist in the Church is a practical guide, full of wisdom and pastoral guidance, that will help you surmount the obstacles and flourish in your ministry. It's packed with examples, discussion questions, personal action steps, and mega-doses of encouragement. Most important, it tackles the real-life issues every artist in the church has to deal with, including: Sustaining passion Developing key relational skills Dealing with rejection and failure Cultivating confidence Resolving artistic differences And much more! Written by an artist for artists, this book will help make your ministry experience sustainable and life-giving so you can fall in love with the church all over again. Rory Noland is director of Heart of the Artist Ministries (www.heartoftheartist.org), an organization dedicated to turning teams of church artists into communities of grace. A composer, songwriter, author, and speaker, Rory is a graduate of the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University and served for twenty years as music director at Willow Creek Community Church.
©2009 Zondervan; 2004 Willow Creek Association