When asked the style of worship we incorporate at our church, I often respond “traditional.” When asked what style of music we incorporate, my response is “contemporary.” Another often asked question centers around the use of hymns. Hymns in themselves are neither traditional nor contemporary. It is how they are presented that makes them traditional or contemporary. Some of our more progressive musical worship bands see the value in many great hymns. It is their presentation that makes them contemporary. Contemporary merely means “occurring in the modern” or “of the day”.

For the past fifty years worship was “contemporary”. Ideally worship would not be categorized as traditional, contemporary, or blended. Worship is worship. It hasn’t changed since man was created. What is contemporary worship? Simply the same as it has been since Jesus walked here on earth. It is giving honor and praise to his Father in heaven. It is living lives in obedience to His word and His call on your life.

Craig Jones
Music Director