Guitarearl's Page

"First things first, i notice that this thread was started almost a year ago, but since I only joined WTR today I thought i'd throw in my thoughts anyway.  Maybe the situation has changed, i'm not sure.   It's a hard call to…"

"This is the million dollar question. Are we tasked to play what the congregation wants us to hear?  Are we not tasked to something better than scratching itches? I'm going to post it on the Worship leader board."

"Just speculation, but - What if singer "A" is talented and anointed (ministers to people, draws them into worship, not just tickles the ear)? What if it's singer "B" and others on the team who feel threatened by this? It…"

"I was definining the word "Contemporary" and "Charismatic" as it applies to church worship. I'm not talking about the "worlds" definition of the terms. Conforming to a style is what I have an issue with.  When…"

"Responding to the part of your commentary related to definition of style - Is "contemporary" a style, or rather a generic term including styles currently in vogue?  The term "contemporary" means whatever it means to the…"

"What is the difference between Contemporary and Pentecostal (or charismatic) in style (tongues aside)? Pentacostal just has to do with your dependence on the power of the Holy Spirit to minister through you. Hopefully we all proclaim to be…"

"Leaders can get desperate to be "with it" and promote the talented and the extraverted (or what some call "charismatic") to the front in a hurry, something the Bible warns against.  It can be a tough row to hoe for the more…"

"What a beautiful, thoughtful and truly Christian response!  This is well worth reading several times."

"What is the difference between Contemporary and Pentecostal (or charismatic) in style  (tongues aside)? As a Pentecostal, I have to say that being Pentecostal has absolutely nothing to do with personality, charisma of an individual singer, or…"

"I'm a former staff worship leader from a non-denominational Contemporary Christian Church in Virginia.  I've moved across the country and have stepped down from ministry to homeschool my kids. I have been through what you are…"

"As a person who leads with the electric guitar, I always feel like it's a waste if I'm standing there strumming open chords on a solid-body. Oftentimes, though, I'm the only electric player, and it's can be difficult to play lead…"

"One church that I worked in did this. It did a lot for the growth and health of the church. There were two full time staff pastors that would each preach once every quarter. Every other week it was a guest speaker. I would call that church a unique…"

"Melanie - Yi! I was going on this really nice Romans Seven Rant -- but I like your answer. It was timeless, and timely. Bet I don't think I need therapy or counseling; I hardly ever carry a bad thought about my neighbor through the night, and…"

"...and what is a servant's heart? I am pretty successful at being deferential, and people often tell me I have a servant's heart. If they only knew the pride, envy and frustration that dwell within me! Augh! As Massala said in Ben-Hur,…"

"That is a great book! I love it."

"what about having a different pastor teach every week?"