“This second edition of The Worship Architect makes Bible-based, historically conscious, and God-aware training for worship leaders even more accessible, taking into account changes in our world such as the blending of physical and online spaces. In this classic text, Cherry grounds Christian activity within our worship of Jesus Christ, stating ‘we worship locally to serve globally.’ There is a great need for the Christian church to grow in understanding the fullness of the power of worship in our post-pandemic world.”—Tanya Riches, senior lecturer and MTh coordinator, Hillsong College, Australia

“Worship to God, with God, and for God has a formative influence on the believer. Therefore, the structure and design of congregational worship play a crucial role in the spiritual formation of worshipers. If worship is God’s gift to us, then this new edition of The Worship Architect is Constance Cherry’s guide to help us steward this gift well. This book is a comprehensive master class for worship leaders who want to design worship that is pleasing to God.”—Abson P. Joseph, vice president of academic affairs and professor of New Testament, Wesley Seminary (Indiana Wesleyan University)
“This book is widely used in Hong Kong seminaries. In the past few years, I have witnessed numerous worship practitioners, seminary students, and church pastors from different denominations being stimulated, challenged, inspired, equipped, and shaped by this book to plan biblically faithful services and nurture the congregations in their local churches. God as the Master Architect has called us to be worship architects, and readers will surely be deeply encouraged by this theologically grounded and effectively applicable book.”—Cazaria Ho Heung Choi, assistant professor and program director of worship studies, Evangel Seminary, Hong Kong
“The expertise, wisdom, and pastoral sensibilities of Constance Cherry shine through in her masterful work, The Worship Architect. Her experience in leading and teaching worship, which few can match, has given her the tools to produce an accessible blueprint for leaders who desire to place the gospel at the center of their worship gatherings. Having taught from the book numerous times, I can attest to its ability to reach across denominational and cultural boundaries, as well as to the positive outcomes elicited by immersion in its theological and practical depths. During this time when many churches are seeking substance over style, The Worship Architect remains a foundational resource for worship renewal.”—Dinelle Frankland, academic dean, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
“In a world that is becoming alarmingly deprived of sound worship theology, The Worship Architect is a welcome and much-needed guide for all Christian worshipers. In this book, Constance Cherry has combined rich insights and robust theology of Christian worship with years of field experience as a minister and a trained musician, producing a work that deserves to be in the hands of every Christian serving in worship. Comprehensive in scope yet readily accessible, The Worship Architect is my top recommendation when asked about primary resources for worship leaders, planners, and team members. Cherry is an able mentor and a gentle guide who walks readers through various components of biblical worship. Whether one is a seasoned worship minister or simply desiring to gain a deeper understanding of corporate worship, this book will help educate, inspire, and fuel the readers to wholeheartedly serve God through worship.”—Matt Wonjoon Lee, vice-dean of SaRang Global Academy, School of Worship, South Korea
“Both learned and wise, practical and pastorally sensitive, Cherry’s book is a tremendous gift to teachers and pastors and an invaluable aid to worship leaders as well. It is a book that I return to repeatedly for guidance and grounding in my own thinking, teaching, and practice of worship. I highly recommend it.”—W. David O. Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture, Fuller Theological Seminary