Podcast Episode #094

Having weekly posts here at the blog from Chuck Lawless has been a huge blessing to me. Not only because it takes some of the workload off of me to come up with another article for the week, but because Chuck has such a great perspective on the Church and shares some incredible insights. We've covered some of Chuck's articles in the past on the podcast, and in this episode we discuss a recent post on worship music distractions.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* Millennials are looking for authenticity in the worship service.

* The pastor is expected to have a well-prepared sermon. The music should be well-prepared as well.

* Worship is more than just a sermon or just music. It's the totality of how we glorify God corporately.

* There should be clear planning between the pastor and music leader to tie in the music with the sermon.

* Most worship leaders are gifted with different types of music.

* When the music in a church service is too loud, it can distract from the act of worship.

The 10 distractions are:

* Incomprehensible choir or praise team words

* Unsmiling faces leading worship

* Poor musicians or singers

* Unprepared singers

* “Preachy” music directors

* Songs disconnected from the sermon topic

* Difficult songs to sing

* Weak use of media for lyrics

* Poorly done blended style

* Introducing new songs without teaching them

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Resources

* Don't Waste Your Christmas

* LifeWay Worship