Gathered For Glory: Why We Worship

Gathered for Glory: Why We Worship is a biblically grounded and pastorally rich exploration of Christ-centred, Scripture-regulated worship. Drawing from the Reformed Baptist tradition, Oliver Allmand-Smith shows that Christian worship is not shaped by preference or innovation, but ordered by God’s Word, centred on His Son, and empowered by His Spirit. This book carefully guides readers through the nature, purpose, and elements of corporate worship, calling the church to recover depth, reverence, and joy in her gathered life.

• Explains the biblical foundations of corporate worship
• Presents the Regulative Principle of Worship as a gracious pathway to joy
• Traces God’s pattern for worship from Eden to the gathered church
• Addresses preaching, prayer, praise, sacraments, and the Lord’s Day
• Written for pastors, elders, church leaders, and Reformed Baptists

A clear and compelling call to worship God as He commands — and to delight in meeting with the living God on His terms.