Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

The Ministry of Praise and Worship (continued)

C. The Trinitarian Principle applied to worship: unity, diversity, and equality

1. The symphony as model for worship in the Church of Jesus Christ

2. European styles dominate in American churches

3. The Nicene Creed: the Church is one, holy, apostolic, and catholic

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