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.
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.
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.