Planting Churches Among the City's Poor - Volume 2

P ART II: C HURCH P LANTING T OOLKIT • 325

a. Hundreds of styles of praise

b. Offered to God in scores of languages

c. Ethno-musicology – the science of human music and learning

d. No form is superior; all forms are acceptable if done in conjunction with the biblical edicts

4. Dangerous to ignore this principle: hegemony of European styles and power

D. Have clear standards and policies for everyone involved.

E. Be careful not to become too professional; emphasize quality but allow for full participation by the body.

F. Offer clear and encouraging leadership at all times.

G. Recruit from a broad base of people.

H. Organize for maximum success and effectiveness.

VII. To Be an Effective Worship Leader One Must Creatively Use Resources to Blend the Old and New (the Ancient and the Modern) in Worship and Praise.

A. The broadness of expression in the church of Jesus Christ

1. The biblical plethora: Rev. 5 (from every tribe, language, kindred, and nation)

2. Within these many different styles are reflected, expressed, and enjoyed

a. Differences according to time: traditional styles versus contemporary styles

b. Differences according to culture: southern gospel to hip-hop