Conundrum?

Recently, I've come across some questions involving worship ministries. I've looked at some blogg sites and some magazines and the topic of worship ministry vs. fine arts ministry. I read a magazine article that interviewed Randy Quackenbush (James River Assembly of God) and John Lindell (JRA). A couple of years ago, John and Randy made a switch from a worship ministry, to a the more encompassing title of fine arts ministry. This switch involved adding dance, drama, and other facets of art to the ministry, which Randy oversee's with the help of ministry leaders.

I guess my question is, how relevant are these ministries? Are dance and drama (along with other facets) valid for completeing the purpose of ministry, which would be converting and discipling? I offer no criticism of either of these two, at least not yet. I am just asking. Also, what other things could be incorporated into this area to be effective?

Where Are We Goin?

So I've been researching new music in the area of worship. I've grown a little tired of the music out there. Not that any of the current music is bad music, but I'm looking for some new stuff. We've all heard of Worship Circle, Hillsong United, Desperation Band, Lincoln Brewster, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder and the list continues. I'm looking for something a little more fresh! Any ideas?

Limited Worship?

So for those of you who don't know, I am a student at Evangel University. I'm lead worship at church, school chapel and on a church impact team at school. So I have dealt with worship on many different levels and in different venues.

The other day I was having a conversation with another worship leader, discussing worship and the limits that have been placed upon it. I've experienced time restrictions, style restrictions and almost any other restriction you can place upon worship.This student and I agreed that we sometimes feel that worship can be stiffled. That when we try and fit it into a time frame or style box, we harm ourselves and those we are leading in worship. My question is: Are we wrong to place limitations (i.e. time, style, instruments involved, songs done) on the musical aspect of worship? I state the question this way on purpose because I know someone will tell me that worship isn't just songs that we sing. I agree, but I am specifically talking about the song portion of worship. Discuss... enjoy!

Here's to sharing

I started this blog to dialogue with others that are involved with worship. Those who lead, sing, oversee or just participate in worship in some fashion. There are questions I have, answers I've sought and general discussion topics that I think are worth tackling. The first question I pose is:

What makes worship relevant? Is the style, the leader, songs, instruments, mindset of congregation, or something else?

When you post on here give some information about yourself so that we can understand your perspective better.


Enjoy!