High-Tech Worship? Using Presentational Technologies Wisely (Baker, 2004)

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"This little volume is an essential read for today's pastor."
          — Preaching (July/August 2004, p. 61)

"It is an interesting read. Encouraging. Challenging. Thought-provoking."
          — "Using Technology in Worship," Christian Media

"Quentin Schultze treats worship with reverence and technology with respect. His careful and attentive writing on these juxtaposed concerns is required reading for all of us who lead congregations in worshiping God these days. Essential and much needed wisdom."
          — Eugene H. Peterson, author of The Message

"In High-Tech Worship? Schultze manages to cut a path between rejection of technology on the one hand and excessive use on the other. Technology, he says, should be adapted to worship, not the other way around. His advice is both a corrective and a guideline for technology users."
          — Robert Webber, Myers Professor of Ministry, Northern Seminary

"Quentin Schultze ... has written a thoughtful, clear and helpful introduction to the subject of using electronic projections in worship. High Tech Worship? Using Presentational Technologies Wisely is filled with probing questions, practical suggestions and pointed anecdotes about what really happens in churches as they attempt to utilize new forms of technology."
          — David Benjamin, Ethics Daily

"Schultze demonstrates again why he is so revered as a master of everything to do with communication and technology. How wise and necessary is this short and mighty work!"
          — Neal Plantinga, President, Calvin Theological Seminary

"Schultze has performed a profound service, in urging the users of presentational technologies to do so wisely: Informed by Scripture, a sound theology of worship, and the several branches of the general Christian tradition; modulated by wisdom, patience, and prudence. "
          — Dr. T. David Gordon, Grove City College, Modern Reformation (Sept./Oct. 2004, Vol. 13, pp. 40-43)

"[Schultze] has written a thoughtful, balanced, and useful reflection on the role of the new forms of presentational technology in the context of worship.... Go buy this book and read it. You will be challenged and helped in your thinking about this key issue."
          — Shawn Sikkema , Calvin Theological Journal (Vol. 39, No. 2, November 2004, pp. 473-4).

"[I]f you have an interest in presentational technologies that can shape worship for both good and bad, read High-Tech Workshop?"
          — Carl E. Linder, Lutheran Partners (July/August 2004, p. 29).

"Because of its accessibility and conciseness, this is an excellent book to put into the hands of worship planning committees and technology committees in the local church. And I intend to put it on my mandatory reading list for a required course on corporate worship."
          — Laurence Hull Stookey, Homiletic (Summer 2004, p. 56)

"The book is clearly and efficiently written, humble yet authoritative in tone, and full of wisdom.... Buy it, and pass it around to your church leaders and staff."
          — Jeffrey D. Arthurs, Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (September, 2004, p. 83)

"This book, addressing church communities, provides excellent technical and practical advice."
          — Paul A. Soukup, S.J., Communication Research Trends (Vol. 24, No. 2, 2005, pp. 40-41)

"High-Tech Worship? is brief and to the point, clearly organized, and thoroughly researched.... [It] will go a long way to helping churches offer more such fragrant offerings in worship."
          — Robb Redman, Reformed Worship (Issue 75, March 2005), p. 6.

"If your church uses multimedia in worship, you should go out and buy two copies right away — one for your worship leader and one for yourself, because your worship leader will probably lose the first one.... A great book, even if your worship isn't high tech!"
          — Youthworker, (May/June 2004, p. 62)

"The even-handedness of the pros and cons within each scenario lift High-Tech Worship? above the industry's rah-rah rhetoric into the realm of serious study. "
          — Worship Leader (July/August 2004, p. 66)

"Schultze is probably one of the most balanced writers I have read on the subject.... No matter where you or your church may come down on the use of technology, I believe it would be a valuable exercise to read and discuss Schultze's book with local leadership."
          — Equip for Ministry (July/August 2004, p. 16)

Church leaders need to hear Schultze's call for balance and wisdom in the use of presentation technologies in worship. I applaud Schultze's clear encouragement for liturgical wisdom."
          — Professor Eileen D. Crowley, Liturgical Art for Media Culture

" [Schultze] does suggest some good reasons why using such things as screens and computer projectors might enhance worship, and some valid warnings regarding how the same technology might seriously detract from worship."
          — Charles Adams, Dean of the Natural Sciences, Dordt College, on Plumbline, KDCR Radio, Louisville

"This is a delightful read. It is clear that Schultze's views are grounded in sound observations, reality, and intensive personal experience."
          — Dr. Paul E. Detterman, Calvin Presbyterian Church, Louisville

"[A] great aid in reassessing my own prejudiced view.... I am impressed with both the warnings given and the inviting encouragement."
          — Doug Lawrence, Minister of Worship, Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

"Quentin Schultze has offered a topography of the electronic landscape that lays ahead for ... churches. Evenhanded, clear and direct, Schultze offers a helpful tool for pastors, worship committees and building committees as they face the questions of worship in the twenty-first century."
          — Dr. Todd Johnson, Dean of the Chapel, North Park Theological Seminary

"Quentin Schultze has provided a resource that is filled with both practical suggestions and theological considerations related to the use of video technologies in worship. This compact book will be helpful to both churches using and/or thinking about using video technologies in worship."
          — Kevin Gibson, First Baptist Church, North Kansas City, MO

"Schultze probes the issue. Some churches dazzle with high-tech displays — so dazzle that people lose the sense of worship. Some ministers use cartoons and sketches that I think detract from worship."
          — Gordon Moyes, Wesley Mission

"The point is, [Schultze] said, sometimes God and technology compete in today's churches. The same technology that can enhance worship can also be a distraction."
          — "High Tech Worship: Do God and Technology Compete?" Word News Service

"What a joy to read! A masterful presentation carefully advising worship leaders to allow the Bible, theology, liturgy, and tradition to determine technological use in worship, rather than vice versa: a message greatly needed in the churches today."
          — Ed Seely, Ministry Resource Center, Calvin College

"Schultze’s book will find much use as a discussion starter for worship teams and those interested in the use of technology in worship. It is not a book that will sit on a shelf collecting dust...."
          — Gary Teja, Technology for Mission Mobilization, Christian Reformed Home Missions

"Because of its accessibility and conciseness, this is an excellent book to put into the hands of worship planning committees and technology committees in the local church."
          — Laurence Hull Stookey, Homiletic