What Style of Music Is Best for Your Church?

What does worship truly look like? Jonathan Mason challenges us to expand our perspectives on musical worship beyond the contemporary “standards” we’ve created. Through a transformative experience in Jamaica, he realized that worship extends far beyond acoustic guitars and drum sets. Mason calls us to evaluate if our chosen musical styles are actually uniting congregations and pointing them to Christ. He urges churches to discuss the “why” of sung worship and not just debates over style. Thoughtfully reflecting on the purpose and function of music can reinvigorate our corporate gatherings.

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