Oh man, you have no idea how much this post just put in to words what I sometimes have a hard time saying out loud. I would pend something to the end of your post b/c I typically get objections from this kind of talk but let's be real: yes the Holy Spirit can show up any time any place and any where and worship can break forth. I think it's our responsibility to create an environment that lends itself to leading people to a more conducive place for that to happen in the culture of my church/your church/etc. That being said, this is a GREAT list of the human side of the equation that after prayer and seeking God to show up, we can do! I'm going to print it out and start my own. Great post!
Rich Kirkpatrick
· 1 year ago
-bad theology -bad thinking/strategy/goals -bad and lack of authenticity -bad preparation in general
these things kill it for me...
Mike
· 1 year ago
Bad Communication from the Stage-- This will kill a worship service faster than just about anything, who wants to be a part of something like this.
Bad Band/Speaker attire-- We went way over the edge on this in the past, singers wearing colors that match-- the band usually said "you have a choice- red or black, I don't have sage"
A little more relaxed now but tasteful. I needs to be that way.
Flow of service-- bottom line, be on time, drives me crazy when people are late, walking in 10-15 minutes is not good in my book, and then church goers walking in late, sometimes through 2-3 songs and welcome time. I have issues got to go and see someone about this.
Matt
· 1 year ago
Tucked-In Dress Shirts...that's a big vibe killer!
Ron
· 1 year ago
Talking in church during service. Not taking your screaming beloved out of the room. Playing with your cell phone (this one really bugs me during a movie) Bad band attire is a piece of cake compared to these things.
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That being said, this is a GREAT list of the human side of the equation that after prayer and seeking God to show up, we can do! I'm going to print it out and start my own.
Great post!
-bad thinking/strategy/goals
-bad and lack of authenticity
-bad preparation in general
these things kill it for me...
Bad Band/Speaker attire-- We went way over the edge on this in the past, singers wearing colors that match-- the band usually said "you have a choice- red or black, I don't have sage"
A little more relaxed now but tasteful. I needs to be that way.
Flow of service-- bottom line, be on time, drives me crazy when people are late, walking in 10-15 minutes is not good in my book, and then church goers walking in late, sometimes through 2-3 songs and welcome time. I have issues got to go and see someone about this.