seeking wisdom and discernment in song selection for Lutheran worship
some criteria for choosing CCM music for WELS church service:
1. Music lyrics that reflect Lutheran doctrine with a Christ centered, gospel centered and grace centered message.
2. Music that focuses on what God and Christ did and does for us,
(not what we do for God).
3. Music that focuses on God’s love for us,
(not our love for God or our feelings and experience).
4. Music lyrics that are clear, not vague or shallow or confusing.
Music lyrics that have substance.
5. Music and style that is worshipful and reverent and fit the lyrics.
6. Music that is singable for the congregation.
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more articles on CCM songs criteria for WELS Blended Worship:
“Worship Songs evaluation form” by Pastor James Waddell
“Lutheran Hymnody: Orthodoxy in Song
(Lutheran Worship: Why we do what we do)” by Chad Bird
“How to Choose Music Wisely” by Steve Brown
“Evaluating Worship Materials” by Joel Brondos
“Choosing Hymns” by LCMS hymnal committee
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