Selecting music for services is like selecting ripe pieces of fruit from the produce section. Music is part of our lives and we can't underestimate the use of it. I was talking with one of my friends who I hope to have as a worship pastor alongside me and he has a strong passion for worship music (Planetshakers). Having a certain style of music for a service is key. If one service is geared towards the older generation, I would suggest more older contemporary/southern gospel/hymns. For the other morning service, which tends to lean towards the 20-40s, I would suggest more modern contemporary like we hear nowadays. It's the message of the songs though that needs to be conveyed throughout the time.
From time to time, add new songs to the collection so people can have an opportunity to relate to a new song. One rule of selecting new songs is encouraging members to write new songs. There is an older contemporary song called "Sing Unto the Lord" and that is an uplifting song for me as I have written many lyrics (over 20) and just gotta give them to the guy who I hope I have as worship pastor so he can put music to them.
Keeping up with technology is a plus because there are so many choices, but again, select the ripest of the ripe.
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