George Skramstad — The History of Worship
One of the highlights of attending a Renovaré conference back in the 1990s and 2000s was George Skramstad leading songs and hearing his “History of Worship” presentation from the piano. Nathan talks with George about worship as expressed in music and life.
Show Notes
[3:35] How did you get into music professionally?
[6:32] What do you like about music?
[8:00] When you are leading worship, what do you hope is happening?
[10:57] Why is the word worship synonymous with music?
[12:34] You’ve created a masterpiece that we get to talk about today, and I’m very curious to know how this came to be.
[15:48] Why do you think is helpful for folks to catch this big picture of the worship of Christians through the ages?
[17:58] Do you have a favorite era in church music?
Resources
- George’s six part presentation The History of Worship.
- Article: The Story of Worship
- Article: Finding the Heart of Worship
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George Skramstad
A worship leader, practitioner, composer, and clinician, George has built worship ministries within local churches and is the Producer of Renovaré Live! and the Producer/Performer of George Skramstad’s History of Worship. George and Pat, his wife, live in Wichita, Kansas, where he is Pastor of Music and Worship Arts at Central Community Church.
Nathan Foster
Nathan Foster is an author and host of Life With God, a Renovaré Podcast. Formerly, he was an Associate Professor of social work and served as the Andrews Chair in Spiritual Formation at Spring Arbor University. He was also a licensed clinical social worker and certified addictions counselor. Nathan has published two books, including The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines.