There’s an awful lot being written about the state of worship services in Christianity these days, and I rarely (actually, never) have anything original to say about it. But every now and then somebody says something that is a little helpul to me and I like to pass it along. Today, I read this post by Bill Kinnon. His reason for writing the post scratched right where I itch.
At Out of Ur, Scot McKnight makes one of the most original and thought-provoking comments on worship that I may have ever seen. He clearly and concisely articulates what I think is wrong with worship and the design of worship services in our churches today.
I just purchased it and have listened through it twice while working on my sermon this morning. It’s mostly men singing at the Together for the Gospel Conference. I highly recommend you purchase it and let it encourage you. On it is a song every church should learn and sing. . . unless of course you only want to sing “Jesus is my boyfriend” songs. . . Read more…
Chris Tomlin is probably this decade’s most influential Christian lyricist and worship leader (think: How Great is Our God, Forever, Here I Am to Worship). We at GLBC sing his songs regularly and they seem to be well-liked. Recently theologian and evangelical commentator John Stackhouse has posted some pretty strong thoughts about Chris Tomlin and his music. Read this post and let me know what you think of his analysis.
I just finished dancing and singing with my daughter Abby. We were enjoying the song I Am Free by the Newsboys. It’s quite a joyful song, and if you can imagine a 240 pound 43 year old Read more…
I grow disappointed with Christian music some times. It’s not the tunes, not the style, not the instruments, but the content. So much of music (new and old) fail to take me to the character and nature of God and leave me in places that center around myself. So many songs are banal and shallow, so I would like to point out some music that encourages me in my journey with God.
Here are a couple of items that ring true in my head and heart as it relates to worship. A fine definition of a worship leader and a well thought through philosophy of worship.
