Worship Webinar

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:30 am ET

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 9:30 am ET

Praying the Psalms In an Anti-Christian World with Rory Noland

A live discussion with the author of Fighting on Our Knees: Praying the Psalms In an Anti-Christian World

As modern society becomes increasingly secular, Christians today find themselves living in a world that is not only diametrically opposed to their faith but also downright hostile about it. While living in what has been deemed an anti-Christian culture, characterized by a vehemently negative view of both Christianity and Christians, we are locked in a fight-to-the-finish battle with the forces of evil.

Rory Noland calls and equips twenty-first-century Christians to engage in spiritual warfare by praying the Psalms—the same book of prayers that ministered to the Israelites of old and served as their collective voice in turbulent times. He highlights a group of psalms that address three specific areas currently under spiritual attack— the family, the church, and the culture at large. Each chapter focuses on a particular psalm, presents a verse-by-verse devotional commentary, and concludes with prayer exercises based on that psalm. Throughout his presentation, Noland encourages Christians to stay vigilant in the all-important kingdom work called prayer. Fighting on Our Knees calls and equips Christians to engage in spiritual warfare by praying psalms that address three vital areas: family, church, and culture.

Fighting on Our Knees calls and equips Christians to engage in spiritual warfare by praying psalms that address three areas that are under attack in our day: our families, our churches, and the culture at large. Each chapter focuses on a particular psalm, presents a verse-by-verse devotional commentary, and concludes with prayer exercises based on that psalm. This book is not just for worship leaders, it’s for anyone who wants to go deeper in prayer or deeper in their study of the Psalms. It’s an ideal book for small-group study as well.

About Rory Noland

Rory Noland is the director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, an organization dedicated to serving artists in the church. He coaches worship leaders and pastors and speaks at churches, conferences, colleges, and retreats. Rory has served as a leader in church ministry for over 40 years, is a published songwriter, and has authored six books:

  • The Heart of the Artist: A Character-Building Guide For You and Your Ministry Team
  • Thriving as an Artist in the Church: Hope and Help For You and Your Ministry Team
  • The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship
  • Worship on Earth as it is in Heaven: Exploring Worship as a Spiritual Discipline
  • Transforming Worship: Planning and Leading Sunday Services As If Spiritual Formation Mattered
  • Fighting On Our Knees: Praying the Psalms in an Anti-Christian World

Rory earned a Bachelor’s Degree in music from the Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University as well as a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He is also a trained spiritual director (through Christos). After living most of his life in the Chicago area, Rory, along with his wife Sue, moved to Huntsville, Alabama, to be closer to their three grandchildren.

IWS Interactive Webinars

IWS worship webinars are LIVE online sessions that include a short presentation by the author(s) of a recently published book followed by a discussion based on your questions. They are designed to provide ongoing education, worship resources, and inspiration for worship planners and leaders. These sessions are great opportunities for you to provide cost-effective training for your leaders. Consider registering members from your church or school.

IWS webinars are offered free of charge, but each person must register and purchase the author’s book(s) in advance of the event in order to facilitate focused discussion.