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Show Notes
While some churches continue rounds of ungodly worship wars, more churches don’t have worship wars because it’s difficult to impossible to define a position or style to defend or attack. Jess and Thom examine the reasons behind this blessing.
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- No one can precisely define traditional, contemporary, and blended.
- The Boomers are fading, along with their preference-driven approach to ministry.
- Platform music is yielding to congregational participation.
- Hymns are being rediscovered and repurposed.
- Current compositions do not tend to be age-focused.
Resources:
- “Putting an End to Worship Wars” by Elmer L. Towns (affiliate link)
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