Contemporary Worship

“Bishop’s survey is based on an influential 1938 study that helped shape Southern Baptist church music in the 20th century. Published in 1939, that study used survey techniques popularized by George Gallup to gather data from 1,093 local congregations.” - RNS

“There are valid and interesting questions about the particularities that give contemporary worship music its resonance—borrowed conventions of secular love songs and pop ballads or associations with the aesthetics of high-energy arena rock concerts” - CToday

“With corporate consolidation in worship music, more entities are invested in the songs sung on Sunday mornings. How will their financial incentives shape the church?” - CToday

“…he supports church musicians seeking excellence in everything they do… contemporary songs and technology that improve worship, as opposed to creating a ‘concert’ environment that separates stage performers from the congregation.” - GetReligion

“Popular meme accounts lose social media pages after being reported by Authentic Media, which says it coined the phrase.” - CToday

“Sure we want to stretch toward a greater potential, but not with the result of an inept and fake experience.” - Phil Cooke

“I believe churches should move away from these kinds of services. My reason is simple: music-specific services actively promote division in the body of Christ.” - 9 Marks

“if worshippers want a front row seat to see Elevation Worship at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on November 3, they should expect to pay $1,080.25 a seat plus booking fees” - C.Leaders

“Five praise music songwriters on how they handle criticism, work together, and seek to reach Gen Z through their work.” - C.Today

“It leaves room for different Christians to worship in ways consistent with their traditions and culture, yet also calls us to ensure that, no matter what, our worship is ‘shaped and governed by the Word of God’ ” - Challies