Putting Your Church’s Music
Philosophy in Writing—part 3
Here
is a small portion of another church’s music philosophy. I am only quoting a small portion of their
excellent music philosophy, I suggest that you visit their web site and read
their entire published music philosophy.
This church has also published some life-style requirements for those
who are involved in the Church’s music ministry that are a must read for
worship leaders.
“The
purpose of the church is to glorify God in all that it does, by resisting the
worldly elements of the culture in which it exists. The church must be a light
in a dark place (John 8:12). Music is an important way to bring honor and
praise to God. Though it is not required for worship to take place, music can
enhance worship. Music in corporate worship should extol God for His many attributes
and blessings as well as give testimony to Him by bearing witness to what He
has done in our lives (Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 5:19)…
Excellent
Christian music will contain all of the qualities that make sacred music
worshipful and
spiritually
edifying (as listed below) and none of the qualities that cause it to seem
worldly:
1.
LYRICS: That uphold and exalt the person of Jesus Christ.
2.
MELODY: That creates a worshipful environment.
3.
HARMONY: That supports the message and spirit of the piece.
4.
RHYTHM: That is subtle, not dominant or abrasive.
5.
MESSAGE: That is doctrinally correct.
6.
STYLE: That is distinctively spiritual as opposed to worldly.
7.
PRESENTATION/DECORUM: That is tasteful and honoring to our Lord.
8.
APPROPRIATENESS: That responds to the occasion and purpose.
9.
EDIFICATION: That is directed toward the hearer, and not self.
10.
OBJECTIVE: That is a ministry, not a performance. “
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