Small Church, Big God

Why the Worship Music Report Matters to Small Churches—Differently

Why the Worship Music Report Matters to Small Churches—DifferentlyBy: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 10/07/2023

Most popular Christian praise songs are written by a very narrow slice of megachurch musicians. In fact, only four megachurches overwhelmingly shape the music that eventually shows up in thousands of congregations each week. Four.

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Why the Worship Music Report Matters to Small Churches—Differently

In Lament of Praise Bands

In Lament of Praise BandsBy: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 12/05/2022

My lament is not about the sound of guitars, drum kits, and talented musicians offering their best worship gifts to God. My lament is for small congregations that have turned praise bands into golden calves.

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In Lament of Praise Bands

The Outside-In Planning Strategy for Music

The Outside-In Planning Strategy for MusicBy: Teresa J. Stewart Published on: 22/11/2021

Outside-in planning isn’t about replacing bad music with excellence. It’s about replacing the expected with a new sense of abundance, wonder and gratitude—Your gifts are welcomed here. No matter what they are. Because you are welcomed here.

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The Outside-In Planning Strategy for Music