Idea One:
I think of singing as a spiritual discipline that can be used to mine the depths of Christian history and theology. Unfortunately many churches miss this rich opportunity and wind up focusing simply on a specific style of music (i.e. only singing songs published by Passion or Integrity). Music unites disparate lives into a single body while exposing hearts and minds to bigger truths. Music can be a great reminder that God, not ourselves, is the center of all things
Write your own music! Have people create lyrics or melodies that address the uniqueness of your church and its journey. Explore themes relating to your core values, create lyrics based on a scripture passage, or write a unique song to sing each week that bolsters your sense of identity such as a benediction or call to worship.
Create your own music book that reflects who you are and what is important to you. If you have multiple worship leaders or teams, this will help keep some consistency in the weekly worship. In addition, the congregation can take copies home in order to sing or play favorites during the week.
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