This chapter examines the transformation of worship music from grassroots expressions to a commercialized industry, questioning the authenticity of worship driven by mass appeal. It critiques the superficiality of modern worship songs and emphasizes the need for meaningful lyrics and collaboration between songwriters and theologians. The discussion encourages a shift toward authentic discipleship and community-focused practices within the church, advocating for a return to Christ-like values.
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Topics Covered:
Why deconstruction is a prophetic warning to the church
Tommy’s deconstruction journey and why he became a Pastor
Why most evangelical churches today lack engagement
The problem with the worship industry and local church worship
Why people are leaving the church
Why the modern mega church looks more like Babylon than Christ
My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry.
It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in.
First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically.
In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do.
