Author Archives: Warren Anderson
Reflection #9 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“The ‘overwhelming, never-ending’ I-IV-V-vi harmonic structure of so many contemporary worship songs underserves a Church whose Subject and Object of worship is the Creator of the infinitely diverse universe.” Continue reading
Reflection #8 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“I still prefer listening to pastors who don’t look like they stopped by the church on their way to the afternoon’s WWE matinee.” Continue reading
A Thought on and a Prayer for Willow Creek (and for All of Us)
“[Power], if left unchecked by worship, [will] destroy me, my marriage, and anything I have to give to the world” (Andy Crouch). Continue reading
Reflection #7 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“How many of us discipline ourselves with any kind of regularity when eating at a restaurant that features a TV in every corner?” Continue reading
Reflection #6 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“So we’re covered for all our copyright concerns with a CCLI or One License subscription?” Continue reading
Reflection #5 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“Structure, not style, is key here. The four-fold pattern can serve any style of worship.” Continue reading
Reflection #4 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
Could it be that churches pursuing contemporary worship will swing the pendulum back a bit to reclaim a few liturgical practices? Continue reading
Reflection #3 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“Change comes slowly, often too slowly, but it comes.” Continue reading
Reflection #2 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“As a worship tour guide, don’t assume the congregation will necessarily know what to look for–or even how to recognize it when they see it.” Continue reading
Reflection #1 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“[CWM” is, on average, getting better all the time.” Continue reading
Emmaus Road Worshipers 