You should check this out -- Eric Priest, a pastor at Christ the King Pres in Houston. In responding to questions on another blog, he makes sound points about our music, about whom we really worship in our "worship." Read it here.
- We must return from a musician-focus to a congregation-focus. That means putting songs in keys people actually can sing, choosing singable songs, supporting the singing above showcasing talent, etc.
- Humility required.
- Resisting the urge to follow the latest trend found in mega-churches.
- Nurturing/teaching congregations to come for corporate (not private) worship.
Good points. Thanks for that helpful reminder. I was at a worship service recently that reminded me especially of that first point... If it's really about the congregation singing, then let's at least put the songs in singable keys! (Not to mention picking songs that are learn-able & not just all over the place, melodically...) Thanks for striving to do this at our church!
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