

Do We Need a Worship Music Reformation? (with Andy Crouch)
11 snips Jul 13, 2024
Good Faith contributor Andy Crouch and host Curtis Chang discuss the need for a Worship Music Reformation in modern Christianity. They touch on limited singing abilities, the performance-style of worship leaders, and the commercial influence of Contemporary Christian Music. Practical tips for initiating change are offered, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God through music on a personal level.
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Musical Worship as Sense-Making
- Curtis Chang emphasizes the importance of musical worship as a sense-making activity.
- He believes God designed humans for musical worship, prompting his exploration of its role in contemporary Christianity.
The Power of Music in Worship
- Andy Crouch distinguishes worship from other sense-making modes like books or talks, emphasizing its focus on God's presence.
- Music's emotional power enhances worship by engaging our most flexible cognitive resource.
Music's Expressive Range
- Music captures a wider range of realities than words, encompassing simultaneous emotions and experiences.
- Live music's interpersonal dynamic allows musicians to resonate with their audience's emotional state, enhancing the experience.