Comments on: Great Discussion on Modern Worship Music http://manofdepravity.com/2008/10/09/great-discussion-on-modern-worship-music/ Theology, Church ministry, Seminary, Worship // Proving that even bad writers get readers. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:17:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: dorothy (vicar of vibe) http://manofdepravity.com/2008/10/09/great-discussion-on-modern-worship-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2550 dorothy (vicar of vibe) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:27:59 +0000 http://tylerbraun.wordpress.com/?p=1263#comment-2550 Thanks for turning me on to that discussion...I think Jay I think handled that extremely well. I have a couple thoughts going on: Often different worship services and/or churches have a certain vibe to their worship. I tend to have issues when someone comes into an established “vibe” and wants to change it into their personal style. We recently had a person on our creative team that started attending our church about a year ago. She loved our church except for the fact we didn’t do enough vintage hymns. (note: we do at least 2-4 a month). But, she wanted to change the vibe to meet her needs. I do have to say the kind of statement that really sets me on edge “Back at my old church we…” I’ve never heard that sort of comment from an unchurched person (for obvious reasons). Also, I’m not sure that is has to do with age. That gal was in the over 50 crowd. But, I fall into that over 50 crowd and I prefer rock worship. My youngest brother is 37 and prefers very classical/traditional worship. One of the trends I have been following for many years is that our society is undergoing major changes in the syntax of our lifestyles and communications. It isn’t defined by age/generation . It is defined by technology and mindset. I even coined a new tag to define GEND (digital generation). Simply stated you either are digitally connected or not. You either get it or you don’t get it. This digitally enhanced/enabled media is re-defining the boundaries on how various social groups and generations interface with each other: on some very basic levels, i.e. general preferences in lifestyle, communication and worship environments. A new language of interactivity has evolved. And this is giving rise to this digitally divided generation bracket. This won’t be resolved any time soon, if ever. There have always been clashes when it comes to the styles of worship music. What I do know is that we have to follow what God is calling us to do. And that it is different at each church. Thanks for turning me on to that discussion…I think Jay I think handled that extremely well.
I have a couple thoughts going on:

Often different worship services and/or churches have a certain vibe to their worship.
I tend to have issues when someone comes into an established “vibe” and wants to change it into their personal style.
We recently had a person on our creative team that started attending our church about a year ago. She loved our church except for the fact we didn’t do enough vintage hymns. (note: we do at least 2-4 a month). But, she wanted to change the vibe to meet her needs.

I do have to say the kind of statement that really sets me on edge “Back at my old church we…”
I’ve never heard that sort of comment from an unchurched person (for obvious reasons).

Also, I’m not sure that is has to do with age. That gal was in the over 50 crowd. But, I fall into that over 50 crowd and I prefer rock worship. My youngest brother is 37 and prefers very classical/traditional worship.

One of the trends I have been following for many years is that our society is undergoing major changes in the syntax of our lifestyles and communications. It isn’t defined by age/generation . It is defined by technology and mindset.
I even coined a new tag to define GEND (digital generation). Simply stated you either are digitally connected or not. You either get it or you don’t get it. This digitally enhanced/enabled media is re-defining the boundaries on how various social groups and generations interface with each other: on some very basic levels, i.e. general preferences in lifestyle, communication and worship environments. A new language of interactivity has evolved. And this is giving rise to this digitally divided generation bracket.

This won’t be resolved any time soon, if ever. There have always been clashes when it comes to the styles of worship music. What I do know is that we have to follow what God is calling us to do. And that it is different at each church.

]]> By: jan owen http://manofdepravity.com/2008/10/09/great-discussion-on-modern-worship-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2549 jan owen Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:11:19 +0000 http://tylerbraun.wordpress.com/?p=1263#comment-2549 My guess it's still the same thing - style. Crowder is a slightly different style than say a Reuben Morgan Hillsong tune. Believe me, in the past few years singing "You are my joy" is an anthem of faith for me. It's not something I'd sing lightly. Yes, there is a balancing act so that people have quiet moments with God as well......bu repetition is good for me. I get beyond remembering the words to embracing them without looking at the screens, etc. It becomes a prayer truly. I think I get most upset not by the conversation but by the "others feel this way too". That - quite frankly - always burns me. Talk to me about what you have to say. Let someone else share their thoughts. Without names it's a cheap shot, in my opinion. My guess it’s still the same thing – style. Crowder is a slightly different style than say a Reuben Morgan Hillsong tune. Believe me, in the past few years singing “You are my joy” is an anthem of faith for me. It’s not something I’d sing lightly. Yes, there is a balancing act so that people have quiet moments with God as well……bu repetition is good for me. I get beyond remembering the words to embracing them without looking at the screens, etc. It becomes a prayer truly.

I think I get most upset not by the conversation but by the “others feel this way too”. That – quite frankly – always burns me. Talk to me about what you have to say. Let someone else share their thoughts. Without names it’s a cheap shot, in my opinion.

]]> By: fmckinnon http://manofdepravity.com/2008/10/09/great-discussion-on-modern-worship-music/comment-page-1/#comment-2548 fmckinnon Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:44:59 +0000 http://tylerbraun.wordpress.com/?p=1263#comment-2548 Thanks, T ... I'm headed over now! For the Kingdom, Fred McKinnon www.fredmckinnon.com www.theworshipcommunity.com Thanks, T … I’m headed over now!

For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon
http://www.fredmckinnon.com
http://www.theworshipcommunity.com

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