Worship

Seven Attributes of a Healthy Worship Planning Team

We Plan, They Respond

Does Everyone Worship?

Still We Meet on the Lord”s Day

Flash Mob

Mandy Smith reflects on a Belgian train station flash mob, where strangers unexpectedly joined a shared dance, and connects that experience of belonging to the unity believers share…

40 Under 40: Jordan Howerton

Jordan Howerton leads the Jordan Howerton Band with a mission beyond music. Through authentic worship leadership and meaningful relationships, he seeks to draw believers closer to Christ and…

A Book of Treasures

From learning to read and write to discovering comfort and joy, Daniel Schantz reflects on the lasting influence of traditional hymns and the many ways hymnbooks continue to…

Lesson for June 16, 2013: Worship with Meaning (Isaiah 29)

Isaiah 29 reveals why outward religious practices cannot replace genuine worship. Sam E. Stone explores spiritual apathy, religious hypocrisy, and the importance of honoring God with a sincere…

Stewards of Audio Volume

How loud should church worship music be? Eric Radecki explores biblical perspectives, hearing safety, OSHA guidelines, sound quality, and practical ways church leaders can manage audio volume while…

The Half-Inch Solution

Is your church music too loud? Daniel Schantz examines how excessive worship volume affects congregations and offers practical solutions for balancing sound levels, protecting hearing, and encouraging meaningful…

What Do You Say about Church Music?

Why does worship music provoke such strong reactions? Randy Gariss explores heart language, group identity, personal preference, and the call to Christian maturity and unity when churches gather…

Conflict Is a Constant, Encouragement Is a Fuel

Survey findings show that changing worship styles can create conflict—but leaving worship unchanged does not eliminate disagreement. Mark A. Taylor considers what that means for church leaders and…

Style Conscious

Worship style matters, but it cannot transform people. Nathan Smith challenges worship leaders to understand their congregations, resist copying successful churches, and focus worship on forming disciples of…

Bethlehem: Inspired by a Preachers Renewal

A Christmas Eve visit to Bethlehem renewed preacher Phillips Brooks and eventually inspired “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” the beloved Christmas carol set to music by Lewis Redner.

More Bible, Better Worship

David Butzu explains how using the Revised Common Lectionary and giving more time to public Scripture reading has enriched worship at Hopwood Christian Church.