These reflections are really helpful, Andrew. It is constant wrestle as a worship pastor to choose songs that tell the whole story (including the suffering) while also knowing I’m working with amateur musicians who work full time jobs outside of the church, Sunday is always coming, and everyone is expecting to sing something familiar when they show up. I really love Mission House worship songs to help bring us where we want to go.
These reflections are really helpful, Andrew. It is constant wrestle as a worship pastor to choose songs that tell the whole story (including the suffering) while also knowing I’m working with amateur musicians who work full time jobs outside of the church, Sunday is always coming, and everyone is expecting to sing something familiar when they show up. I really love Mission House worship songs to help bring us where we want to go.
Thanks for reading Sarah. I’ve heard of Mission House, I’ll have to give them a listen!
Their album Family Nights Vol. 2 is probably my favorite
So well done. Excellently written and compelling.
Thanks for reading Luke!
This is excellent Andrew.
Thanks for reading Kenny, I hope it was helpful! We definitely should try and connect sometime this summer on this subject.
I would love that. I learn something new every time I read your writing, particularly on the worship industry/complex/world.
(Also the Foucault footnote… brilliant… I am a nerd)
It warms my heart when I hear people read footnotes. 😂
From one nerd to another 🤣🤣