In the last half a century, Christian worship in all traditions have experienced more transition than in the previous two centuries. This session will examine how to make worship choices in these changing times.
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This presentation will overview the Biblical information on music and provide a mini-theology of music in order to address the contemporary and pop music style issue. This will serve as a foundation for reflection on the larger issues of the relationship between Christ and culture and a Christian aesthetics, concluding with some pastoral directives relating to worship and musical development.
Worship has come to be equated with music. However, corporate worship concepts are far broader than just music. In this session, some of the biblical words for worship and other concepts will be introduced and brought to light in the context of 21st century worship practices. This instruction can be helpful to both worship leaders and congregation members in understanding roles and purposes for corporate worship.