The evangelical church has undergone a significant change in culture andtheology over the last thirty-five years. lt;igt;Selling Worshiplt;igt; argues that this hasbeen achieved through the adoption of a particular style of worship. In effectthe songs, or rather the practice of singing and listening to the songs,carry the culture and practice of the church. This has come about throughthe contextualization of worship in the production, selling, and consumptionof associated popular music.lt;pgt;lt;igt;Selling Worshiplt;igt; tells the recent history of evangelicalism through the lives,actions, and economic processes of festival organizers, record companies,magazines, and worship leaders. It presents a comprehensive account ofhow these changes have come about and offers a multilayered pattern ofinterpretation to show how what we sing has changed the church. Thebook concludes with a critical appreciation of worship and offers practicalguidelines for the future.