Here's a blog entry on Life Catalyst Consulting I wrote on Worship Transitions... the scariest word in the worship world!
Want to cause a senior pastor or worship pastor nightmares? Just mention these two words and watch beads of sweat appear on the forehead. Nothing shy of stapling your tongue to the wall can be compared to transitioning a church into different worship styles and expressions. What is the best approach?
It could be argued that unless you are a new church and less than 7 years old, you are already in transition. We are seeing musical styles change faster today. Worship elements that were considered “cutting edge” in 2000 are now passé and dated. If your worship is considered “contemporary”, worship will morph and change. But nothing can compare to altering established worship, especially if that service has experienced some form of success and growth. This kind of change is monumental even if you are keeping a traditional or blended service “as is” and adding a new service.
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