I believe that technology in worship is an addition to the worship experience that is not necessarily good or bad. The use of screens, images, projected lyrics, image magnification, sound amplification, etc. can all be detrimental to the worship experience if executed poorly, i.e. feedback, bad video shots, difference between projected and sung lyrics. It […]
I recently read Hey Brother, what’s your numbers? on New Church Marketing. This post got me thinking about the difference between growing worship numbers and effectively making disciples of Jesus Christ. I do not believe that growth in numbers does not equal growth in discipleship, but I also think that the people who gather for […]
An update from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership brought my attention to: Facts on Growth – A new look at the dynamics of growth and decline in American congregations based on the Faith Communities Today 2005 national survey of congregations. From the Lewis Center: Some findings are: Congregations that change worship format and style […]
This was the first weekend in which I was a part of the worship services in the main sanctuary. This is the prayer which I used in the service. Pastoral Prayer We lift our minds to the Maker of the mountains we cannot climb. We lift our hearts to the Calmer of the oceans raging […]
Rev. Andrew Conard 