Worship as Discipleship | Genesis, Sacrifice & the Songs We Teach the Church

What if worship isn’t just something we do, but something that forms us?

In this session from Creative Tides Summit Conference (October 25, 2025), we explore worship as a form of discipleship: how what we sing, say, and practice in worship shapes our theology, our identity, and the way we love others. Facilitated by Ashlee Truitt, Worship Pastor at @RedHillsChurchNewberg in Newberg, OR, and founder of @Creative_Tides .

We begin in Genesis, looking at the creation story and what it means to be made in the image of God. From there, we trace the structure of atoning sacrifices in the Old Testament and how Jesus fulfills the Law in the New Testament, reframing how we understand ourselves, one another, and our response of worship.

From theology to practice, we turn toward the modern church:

How worship teaches theology, whether we intend it to or not
Why lyrics matter more than we often realize
The difference between private worship and corporate worship songs
How congregational worship shapes belief, formation, and discipleship over time

This conversation is for worship leaders, songwriters, pastors, creatives, and church teams who want to think more deeply about why we worship the way we do. It also explores how worship can faithfully point people to God’s story rather than ourselves.

📍 Recorded live at Creative Tides Summit Conference — October 25, 2025

👉 If this resonates, share it with your worship team or church leadership—and join the conversation in the comments:

How has worship shaped your theology or understanding of God?

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