For some time now there has been a serious controversy in the body of Christ over music. It has been going on for years and still divides churches more than any other issue.
Why?
It's not a disagreement over biblical commands. Some try to argue that it is, but it's not. Colossians 3:16-17 commands us to sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Psalm 150 commands us to praise God with a variety of instruments. ...
Our problem was too many wombs, too few rooms. An army of kids had graduated from the nursery and toddler ministries, and swept into our early childhood areas like locusts. The workers were overextended, absentees and prospects weren't being tracked, and children had occasionally slipped out the door to roam the halls, creating a security risk. The preschool volunteers became increasingly ...
In an era of cultural diversity, how can one church find and develop its own authentic voice? Our church grappled with this issue. Here's what we learned as we found our "worship voice" changing:
1. We tackled the problem head-on. Our church voice cracked a few times as growth brought changes. Sidestepping the hard choices, however, was not an option. The only way out was through. So we faced the issues—and ...
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