#worship

The pervasiveness of lament in the Bible should lead us to question how well we are incorporating lament into our worship.

I think having a church choir is important. I'm not arguing here that every church should have one (in fact, I attend a young church that does not), but I do think getting a choir is worth considering. Here are nine reasons why.

Many leaders are judging elements of modern worship by whether or not they work (according to their own standard of what works). Instead they should be searching God’s Word to determine what elements should be present in a worship service.

I asked one of my readers, Jeffrey Painter, to assemble a list of good worship songs for men. He came up with 45. Consider this a down payment. If someone would like to expand this list, let me know.

The relevant hymns of the faith, both ancient and modern, offer us a vocabulary for expressing our fears, anxieties, and questions to the One who hears.

The future of worship music in American churches is poised for continued transformation. It will be shaped by a blend of technological advancements, cultural shifts, and a desire for authenticity and emotional depth.

What role does worship have in seeing the impossible happen in people? Could it be we’ve underestimated what is going on in the room?

The next worship leaders are ready to act, taking their creative calling seriously and understanding the vital role worship leaders play in the holistic spiritual formation of the next Christians.