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Teaching a song before you sing it might not be the best way to introduce it. In fact, it may be wishful thinking or downright harmful. Here are my 4 reasons for not teaching new songs.
What is our music teaching about consequences of sin? Despite their catchy melodies, I’ve never liked these songs because of the way they talk about sin. Sin does matter. I am not flawless.
Harry had been coming to church for months, but I didn’t really know him. When he said he was thinking about playing guitar with the worship team, I hope my face did not reveal my incredulity.
We felt many members were placing too much emphasis on the style of our music. We needed everyone to focus on the essence of being a church. We saw a music fast as an impactful tool...
Last summer, though it wasn’t for Lent, our church gave up something bigger than chocolate; we gave up music. Taking a break from music can help a church reach a deeper understanding of worship.
Are there any not-so-well-known songs that you’ve used recently? Making room for good songs that aren’t widely used can be an effective way to add theological breadth and musical diversity.
If vibrant means giving back to God the life he has ignited in you, then I think it can happen in any type of service, of any style.
To me, God working for the good of his people, is not exactly the same as working for my good. Does the subjectivity of the word "good" cause you any doubt?
If I had played the recording or had the praise team perform the song, the congregation would not have been a part of it. Without participating, they can not worship
The songs we sing at Advent and Christmas have some poignant, powerful truths to teach us.
When it comes to worship songs, there's an additional aspect that can make it tough to offer your creation for others to use. Can we offer our original songs and other worship creations, and still remain humble?
When you think of some of your favorite hymns, do you ever wonder what draws you to those hymns in particular? Many of the tunes I love were written by Lowell Mason and William Bradbury.
One thing I've been trying to do in our church is build some ritual into our music. During this process I've discovered something I really like: singing a short song to begin the congregational prayer.
Can music become an idol?
Is your church still singing a doxology? Should you be?
Beyond Sunday morning, leaders are asked to do a lot of one-off events and tasks. How much is too much?
Use music and song lyrics every day to praise the Lord.
There are three things that a lot of worship leaders do, often without thinking about it.
We often think of worship as mostly just music, but many forms of art can be part of our offerings to God.
Sometimes changes to a songs lyrics can lead to a different meaning or focus, which might impact how you use the song.
Managing and coaching are not the same thing... which one does your praise team need?
When you can't have someone on every instrument, how do you decide which ones to use?
Why is it so difficult for most of us to effectively and lovingly address concerns about performance? When should we say something? What should we say?
Worship is a primary spiritual food group, and must be a big part of our daily spiritual diet.
What do we do with songs that mention the Rapture? Should we avoid them? Find alternate lyrics? Maybe it depends on the song.