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| Secular or Sacred Like the shock we experienced in adding drums in a worship service (for the first time) is similar to the shock of introducing a secular tune on Sunday morning. How far we have come in church music from singing Awesome God and The Battle Belongs to the Lord (Those born before 1980 or those who were pre-exposed - remember these?) Some say that the church has gone too far in the direction of contemporary music by using secular songs. Others say that we have not gone far enough in order to be relevant with culture. There is a fine line between remaining relevant and remaining biblical; but sometimes these lines are blurred leaving mixed signals to those in Christ and those seeking Christ. Assuming that there is a point and context for delivering these songs, when is it helpful, when is it hurtful? Where is the biblical foundation that can support the use of secular songs in a worship service? Eugene Peterson has this to say: |
9.23.08 Post: M. Peeler Thanks for helping us be more sensitive to this divide. We continue to
benefit from your P. Floyd harmonies on God of Wonders. We've pulled in
a Coldplay intro for Shout to the Lord and are working on a Lifehouse
intro for Here I Am to Worship; our youth band even pulled off an
Aerosmith intro in Brewster's Majestic! These reharmonizations and
different intros have freshened some standards and given us another
connection point with those in our congregation. We continue to seek
God's wisdom in knowing exactly where that fine line is, but I'm
confident that He can continue to use our psalms, hymns and spiritual
songs to speak to the various generations. From the new songs He puts
in our hearts, many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord
as we glorify Him in the sacred and secular. Oh, that we give God the
freedom to break down barriers and interpenetrate all areas of our
lives.- M.Peeler. 9.25.08 Post: Stan Crump Knocked em out a few weeks ago with Material Girl by Madonna, We were
ramping up to start Dave Ramsey'e Financial Peace University. We wanted
to make the point that Christian are caught up in the more stuff just
like others. We have remakes of Bon Jovi's Wanted Dead or Alive, Lynrd
Skynrd's Sweet Home Alabama is now Sweet home in Heaven. They listen to
it coming and going from church, why not make them take a fresh listen
to another view. We have had many go and tell their friends which leads
to an open door to the gospel that did't previously exist. Thanks
Eugene for The Message! |
| Encouraging Congregations to Worship How do we model the praise and worship of God beyond the songs we sing? The role of a worship leader is not to give the sermon in place of the pastor, but what are some creative ways that can teach our congregations the biblical value of worship that leads them to respond to God in praise? |
| My Worship Team Won't Practice Group and individual practice is essential for the development of our craft as musicians and singers. What are some creative ways to encourage our teams in becoming disciplined in the area of practicing? Paul offers some insights on the topic. What are your experiences with your worship team? |
7.23.08 Post: Gary Griffith Great illustration. If a secular band takes preparation that seriously, how much more should God's musicians and worshipers?
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