In continuing the Worship Wars series, we’ll take a look at something probably all of us have had the distinct pleasure pain of confronting… sacred cows. Within any organization, there are bound to be a few things that “cannot be changed.” Maybe it’s because it’s the “way it has always been,” or something similar. These issues, …
The Worship Wars
It’s Too Loud!
Our latest installment in The Worship Wars series. “It’s Too Loud” tackles the delicate balance of volume in our churches and gives some great insight into how we handle this within our congregations.
Coming Down From Easter
Easter has come and gone. I know it’s just another weekend. Yet, in the same vein, it isn’t just another weekend. We’re celebrating the risen Savior who comes to unite us all under His name. Why is it that the Worship Wars never feel as real as they do after our big holidays?
In the Middle of the War
In The Middle Of The War: Part V of The Worship Wars series. Matt shares his thoughts and a personal story about being “in the war zone” within the church.
You’re Too Young!
Be sure to read the previous posts in the series here, here, and here. In our discussions about Modern and Post-modern, the topics and subjects have come from relatively recent experience or something God has walked me through. I really do feel like the Holy Spirit is giving me things to write about. So, while …
You're Too Young!
Don’t Wound Each Other
Be sure to check out previous posts in this discussion here and here. One of the biggest headaches that I have experienced in ministry are the overall attitudes that can be held, and argued ad nauseum, between Modern and Post-modern concerning matters of opinion, not scriptural fact. Most notable among some of these issues are …
A Desire for Hymns
A greater understanding of this post can be had if you read this first. Believing the majority of the readers here to be aligned more with the Post-modern characterization, we’ll start with a post that strikes at worship from the Modern perspective and how to communicate with him about worship. The tension that exists in …
New vs. Old Worship
Every weekend across this great nation, and throughout the world, people gather in various forms and fashions to praise the Almighty God, the Great I Am. In some contexts, voices are the only type of instrument that one can experience; in other contexts, there is a 20-piece band on stage with four or five vocalists. In any …