July 02, 2025

Why We Can No Longer Define Worship Styles

24 minutes

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.

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:

Chaney & Associates

The Church Advisory Podcast

Upward Running

“Putting an End to Worship Wars” by Elmer L. Towns (affiliate link)

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

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