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Reflection #11 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“I confess, I don’t always feel comfortable in the comfort of my casual dress, and I wonder if, perhaps, there are deeper issues at stake for believers, if collectively we should think a bit more about what our typical church-going attire communicates–to others and to God.” Continue reading
Reflection #10 on Worship in the Contemporary American Church
“Churches that can’t afford a full-time worship pastor but can afford rock-concert light assemblies and Hollywood-ready screens and projectors might want to rethink their budget priorities.” Continue reading
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
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