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Contemporary
or Traditional?
It
can be a passionate struggle.
Our arrangements can help
to reconcile the conflict by giving something to those on both sides of
the debate.Information is also a great asset in negotiating desagreements; we've encountered many of the questions and have useful insights to share.
- recognize the validity of Christian traditions...
- know that renewal is fundamental to the church’s tradition...
- work with musicians who's skills reflect basic training...
- believe that diversity is authentic to who God is...
...you'll find useful worship materials
here!
A
little background:
This site
originated in 2004. It has been a largely satisfying experience, but
there have been several interesting, unexpected, and sometimes
troubling… [read more]
Easy
– it’s the only way hymns will survive. The notion that my children
will know the same songs that their great-great grandparents sang
appeals… [read
more]
Shouldn’t all
worship be blended? Or inclusive? Unfortunately, beyond an abstract
concept, I’m not sure inclusive worship actually exists in many places.
We have become so polarized and territorial that variety
and diversity have been all but… [read more]
Yes, but
first let’s define “contemporary” as it apples to musical style. It’s
used here to include any “popular” style that has a viable… [read
more]
One would
think so. Renewing the church’s great music to make it more accessible
to today’s worshippers seems like a good idea. But traditionalists can
be a bit… [read
more]
The
melodies couldn’t be more singable. It’s a big part of why they’ve been
around for generations. To perform this music, musicians should be able
to… [read more]