This thesis project applies faith development theory and learning theory to the study and practice of worship. The objective of the project was to encourage faith development through the Sunday morning worship service. This objective was sought by creating worship experiences that would engage the attention of a variety of worshippers and by encouraging opportunities for critical reflection, self-examination, and "leaving home" experiences. This project was shaped by the theological and biblical conviction that God is present to God's people during worship and that God desires a relationship with God's people. It is the responsibility of the church to foster the growth of this relationship between God and God's people through faithful worship practices. The research for this project focused on worship and its practice as a formative act of the community of faith. Also influential to this project was James W. Fowler's faith development theory, learning theory, and multiple intelligence theory. This research helped in discerning the faith stages of the members of the congregation observed for this project and in the practical task of worship-planning. The objectives for this project were evaluated through the use of pre and post test surveys, in-depth faith interviews, and general observation.
