Many Christian churches are changing their worship styles.
As is often the case with experiences, we have different
impressions and reactions to worship styles. In this article, I want to examine what the Bible says about worship. I
will sketch the way God’s people worshiped before Moses, after Moses, and after
Jesus. Then I want to see how that biblical insight can help inform our worship in the
modern world. See
What
is worship? by Michael
Morrison
Most Christians are in small churches. Though megachurches usually get more attention, small churches are the backbone of Christianity. People are more likely to come to faith in a small church than in a megachurch. Small churches are not confined to small towns -- they are found in the biggest cities, too. Some are dying, but others are thriving, and God is doing a remarkable work through them. We need to see what small churches do best, so we can make the most of our strengths, and not try to be something we are not. If Christ has made us a little toe in his body, we want to be the best little toe we can be. See Good things in small packages by Joseph Tkach.
Sometimes Christians assume that full-time pastors serve the Lord more than other members do. Although that may be true in some cases, it is definitely not true in all cases. Every Christian lives to the glory and honor of Jesus Christ See Teamwork in the church
The Bible gives us examples of spontaneous worship. It also gives us examples of very formal approaches to worship, with stereotyped routines that stay the same for centuries. Both approaches to worship can be legitimate, and neither one can claim to be the only authentic way to praise God. Let me now review some of the broader principles involved in worship. See Five basic principles of worship
Another article on worship: Worship looks back, looks forward