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Perhaps the "Churches of Christ" ? It's my understanding that some do not use instruments. They might be a place where you can find a setting where you feel more comfortable.

GoodBook: You make good points when you remind us all that God is the head of the Church, and we need to look to Him for guidance everything we do (including service format). However, when you look at when and how the local church spends its money, I would suggest that you consider that the...

I'm unsure of what you're saying here. "Loud music isn't worshipful." "Is loud music bad?" "I had a bad experience as an attender of a worship service." "???" I visited a loud church a few weeks ago. They have ear plugs available at the door: my best friend (who attends there) strongly...

With a willing cellist, and a willing worship leader, it could be a valuable add. I would add a cello to our worship band if one approached me in our church, and would search out music that would work well. I wasn't going to add to this thread (it looked like it was well covered), but ran...

I have heard of teams being closed, and even partially closed, before. If the team has six basses and two women, a leader might be hesitant to add another bass, but other parts might be welcomed (as an example that probably doesn't relate to this situation). In any case, with only one side of...

AFAIK, making a video background loop is no different than making a video. The presentation software (Pro Presenter, Media Shout, Powerpoint, whatever) usually has an option to loop the video. As far as what you need to make videos, and how to get the end and beginning to be the same (so you...

Since my summary was based on (my understanding of) Swindoll's position, let me answer with his core definition of the church: Swindoll, Charles R. (2010-09-08). The Church Awakening: An Urgent Call for Renewal (pp. 14-15). Hachette Book Group. Kindle Edition. He expands on each of the...

I'll sidestep your question slightly. Swindoll's target audience is as follows: Swindoll, Charles R. (2010-09-08). The Church Awakening: An Urgent Call for Renewal (p. xvi). Hachette Book Group. Kindle Edition. The introduction begins with the following: Swindoll, Charles R. (2010-09-08)...

Thanks for the thread, specifically for the mention of this book. I finished reading the book this morning, and it is an excellent read. Very convicting. I'll be reading it a second time to see what I missed, I'm not always good at listening to God the first time. Of the chapters in the...

Bravo. God put my in a Southern Gospel church for nearly two years so I could learn that lesson. By the end of my time there, I could freely worship with my brothers there, although that style was foreign to my tastes. And even now, I have just a little tiny tinge of bluegrass in me that...

Your post is a few weeks old, but I will answer in the hopes that you check back. There are a lot of unanswered questions in my head about the hopes for this service, the vision for the future, how the service will be promoted and grown, expected style and size of congregation, etc. etc...