About the Book

Book: An Ancient Worship Movement Author: Greg Gordon, St. Thomas Church Genre: Christianity Release Date: December 1, 2025 Find an Ancient Faith that will Transform Your Life. Beyond the noise of a busy western world lies the need to worship God for Himself alone. So many different denominational ideologies and techniques of Church growth exist but what did the early Apostles and believers do? There is a need for “An Ancient Worship Movement” where we rediscover and implement older Biblical Church practices that were pre-denominational. This book will help you: – Rediscover Ancient practices lost to many evangelicals – Renew your intimate personal walk with God – Renew A passion for lost souls – Experience personal spiritual revival – Be equipped to start an [Mission] House Church “The Ancient Worship Movement is not just a book but literally an invitation to a vibrant movement of God’s Spirit in our day. This book is a clarion call to the Western Church to point back to Jesus as the centre of the gathering of His people.” – Steve M.  

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About the Author

Greg Gordon is the founder of SermonIndex.net, which was established in 2002. Millions of audio sermons have been distributed through this world-wide ministry. He is also the author of “The Following of Christ” and other books. Greg has traveled to many countries and across North America to thousands of churches and ministries bringing a message of radical Christian discipleship. He has also been involved in organizing over 12 international historic revival conference events where thousands of lives were impacted    

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Why An Ancient Worship Movement? 10 Reasons from the Early Church Fathers

As the author of An Ancient Worship Movement, and founder of St. Thomas Church I’ve spent years reflecting on the wisdom of the early Church Fathers—those giants of faith like Ignatius, Justin Martyr, and Augustine who shaped Christianity in its purest days. Their writings reveal a worship so vibrant and real that it pierces through the noise of our modern age. Here are 10 reasons, drawn from their own words, why we desperately need a new ancient expression of worship today.

1. To Reclaim Worship as a Way of Life

Clement of Rome taught us, “Let us cleave to righteousness, for our whole life is a sacrifice to God.” The Fathers didn’t see worship as a Sunday event but as a constant offering. Today, we’ve boxed it into schedules and stages—don’t we need to live it again, every moment?

2. To Restore the Power of Prayer

Ignatius of Antioch wrote, “Pray without ceasing, for it is the breath of the Church.” Prayer wasn’t optional for the early believers; it was their lifeline to God. Our distracted, prayerless culture needs this ancient pattern to reconnect with the triune God.

3. To Center on the Eucharist’s Mystery

Justin Martyr said, “This food we call Eucharist, of which no one is allowed to partake except one who believes.” The Fathers revered the Lord’s Supper as a sacred encounter, not a ritual. Shouldn’t we strip away our casualness and rediscover its awe?

4. To Embrace Simplicity Over Spectacle

Tertullian observed, “We assemble in homes.” The early church thrived without megachurches or light shows. Today’s obsession with production values begs for a return to that humble, uncluttered faith.

5. To Rekindle Evangelistic Zeal

Irenaeus declared, “We proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to some, but to us the power of God.” For the Fathers, sharing the gospel was worship itself. In a world numb to truth, don’t we need their bold witness to awaken souls?

6. To Foster True Community

The Didache instructs, “Share all things with your brother, for you are one in Christ.” The Fathers lived as a family, not a crowd. Our isolated, individualistic churches need this ancient bond in the unity of the Church.

7. To Confront Modern Drift

Cyprian warned, “He who departs from the unity of the Church departs from Christ.” The Fathers fought heresy and complacency with fierce clarity. Today’s watered-down faith needs their courage to call us back to the real Jesus.

8. To Ignite Personal Revival

Basil the Great prayed, “Kindle in us the fire of Your love, O Lord.” The Fathers knew revival starts in one heart. In our spiritually tepid age, don’t we need their passion to set us ablaze again?

9. To Ground Us in Practical Faith

Polycarp urged, “Stand firm in the faith, doing all things in love.” The Fathers gave us hands-on ways to live worship—prayers, fasting, service. Shouldn’t we trade theory for their tangible practices to anchor our restless lives?

10. To Dream of a Renewed Church

Augustine envisioned, “A people praising You, O God, from every corner of the earth.” The Fathers saw worship as a movement that could transform the world. Today, with faith fading, don’t we need their ancient hope to spark a new awakening? These voices from the past aren’t relics—they’re a roadmap. The early Church Fathers show us worship that’s raw, relational, and rooted in Christ. As you consider to explore the book, An Ancient Worship Movement, I pray something of the genuine early faith of the Apostles illuminates your heart afresh to truth and reality. Jesus the Son of God is coming back soon may we be found doing His will, working with His Church and loving Him with First Love devotion. Here are some summarized points from current reviews from the book: “Thoughtfully explores Christian theology, delving into worship’s multifaceted nature—actions, evangelism, prayer, and communion.” “Guides readers toward emulating the authentic roots of early Christian faith with a balanced, constructive critique.” “Sets a spiritual tone from the start with an opening prayer that centers on Christ, not the author.” “Offers fascinating insights into early church communion practices, making history vivid and relevant.” “Strikes a compelling balance between theological depth and accessibility, especially in its practical prayer section.” “Inspires personal spiritual revival with actionable guidance for deepening faith.” “Critiques modern church drift thoughtfully, avoiding harsh judgment, and invites reflection.” “Valuable for house church enthusiasts and believers seeking intimate worship renewal.” “Provides a profound invitation to rediscover authentic worship through early church lenses.”

Interview with the Author

1. Why do you think the topic of your book is important?

I believe the journey from a historic protestant experience to house Churches made me realize the re-writing of history happening in evangelical type settings and how modern Christianity is in danger of losing its foundations and purpose. House Churches in themselves are not wrong as the Book of Acts began with liturgical ancient worship. It is the losing of the reason and “why” of Church to every mans opinion of what Church should be. Peterson said: “Jung prophesied that the end of the protestant church would be that it would split until every individual is their own church.” This really hits to the heart of the issue that each person is re-defining what Church should be instead of accepting what the first Apostles, Jesus and continuing bishops (apostles) agreed upon.

So the books I am writing come out of the burden to encourage us to look back at the tried and tested historic creeds and beliefs of the ancient Church.

I am excited to see others benefit and grow in the understanding as they read, ‘An Ancient Worship Movement.’

2. What did you learn from writing this book?

My spiritual journey from going from a presbyterian Church to Calvary Chapel movement, to house Churches and now to historic Anglican Churches has happened over the length of 25+ years of experiencing these congregations of God’s people.

I believe authors should write out of their own life experiences and purposes. We are here for a reason and experience what we do for reasons to help others.

3. What is your favorite verse and why?

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

For me this verse has meant that I am a pilgrim on this earth and I should hold it loosely. Heaven is soon, Christ is everything, early riches disappoint and are fading, eternity is forever.

4. Do you have a favorite Puritan? If so, who and why would you choose them?

CH Spurgeon has been considered the “last” Puritan by many. His writings, sermons and quotability are hard to match. I have run across so many important staring quotes by CH Spurgeon on a variety of topics. Here are 3 to be inspired by:

1) “I fear we shall never have the old power in our preaching until we have it back in our pulpits. We shall never have it in our pulpits until we have it back in our closets. And we shall never have it back in our closets until we have it back in our hearts—that first love, that love which brought us to Christ, that love which kindled our hearts when we first knew Him.” —Sermon: The First Love Revived, 1856

2) “When the heart is full of love to Jesus, then the tongue is not slow to speak. It is a sign of our having left our first love when we are slow to speak of our Lord.” —Sermon: The First Love Revived, 1856

3) “A spark of love in the soul is better than a mountain of gold in the hand. Oh, to have the first love that once burned so bright, that we could not sleep for longing after Christ!” —Sermon: A Sermon for the New Year, 1866

 

5. Outside of the Bible, what is the one book or author that has had the biggest influence on you?

The Memoirs of Robert Murray M’Cheyne, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis are a few favourites that have had a great important on my life. M’Cheyne has really forced me to be more eternity minded. A Kempis has taught me the great important of humility and how to walk in it.

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Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Greg and St. Thomas Church are giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of An Ancient Worship Movement and An Ancient Move of God: Book of Acts!!

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