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This creates in-depth musical dynamics and some churches are without resources. Mainly music staff who understand the purpose of the music and, in some cases, Pastors who are at a loss as to how to apply the music in liturgical and formal structured worship.
So then is born the
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idea of separate contemporary, praise and worship services. It should be noted that only "High Church" denominations who wish to maintain liturgical and formal worship services use the term "contemporary." It seems less charismatic and non-traditional in definition to use this term so not to give the impression, to the public ultimately, that they
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do not want to be viewed as partnering with Independent, Charismatic or Southern Baptist worship formats.
There seems to be the idea that "Praise Choruses," as they are defined, and "upbeat music," will automatically cause masses of people to (Continued on page 3)
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Music has to be sensitive to the needs and desires of its congregation while at the same time trying to offer alternative music.
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categories:
Older Adults, Middle Aged Adults and Young Adults.
Most likely Older Adult Programs are the mainstay of most PC(USA) churches. If Middle Aged Adults and Young Adults are expected to develop and grow, they must have
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their identity and feel grounded into the life ministries of the church. But if only Older Adult program opportunities are offered, then growth among these age groups will suffer. When a church is small in numbers, one may feel they can be a part of every (Continued on page 3)
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While the three areas of MUSIC, PULPIT and PROGRAMS may be taken individually or in combination with another or all three in equal importance, it should be noted that "so goes the pulpit--so goes the church."
MUSIC and PROGRAMS cannot solidify church growth on its own when what is offered in the PULPIT is a "High
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The PULPIT is the "spiritual leader" of the church. If indeed the desire is to reach "Main Street America," then it starts in the PULPIT.
Question: "How do we reach the masses of people?"
Answer: "Come down to "Main Street America" level."
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"So goes the pulpit--so goes the church."
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