Why We Can No Longer Define Worship Styles

While some churches continue rounds of ungodly worship wars, more churches don’t have worship wars because it’s difficult to impossible to define a position or style to defend or attack. Jess and Thom examine the reasons behind this blessing.

• • No one can precisely define traditional, contemporary, and blended.
  • The Boomers are fading, along with their preference-driven approach to ministry.
  • Platform music is yielding to congregational participation.
  • Hymns are being rediscovered and repurposed.
  • Current compositions do not tend to be age-focused.

Resources:

• Chaney & Associates

• The Church Advisory Podcast

• Upward Running

• “Putting an End to Worship Wars” by Elmer L. Towns (affiliate link)

• The Hope Initiative

• Church Answers Membership

• FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

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