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2017-06-05T15:44:26-05:00

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Please Rise for Our First Hymn, “Big House” by Audio Adrenaline

Last updated on: June 5, 2017 at 3:44 pm By Jonathan Aigner

Or, why mainline churches really shouldn’t try to do contemporary commercial worship. I’m always puzzled at the church’s attempts to capture the prevailing trends of the day, create jesusy knock-offs, and hand them out on Sunday mornings. It usually turns into something a bit embarrassing, like this Jesus Culture tune: That ultra-modern “worship” song sounds like something from the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 1998. But then after evangelical churches peddle this stuff, the mainline denominations, self-conscious about their massive... Read more

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2021-03-29T16:10:28-05:00

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11 Questions for Christians and Churches Celebrating Memorial Day Today

Last updated on: March 29, 2021 at 4:10 pm By Jonathan Aigner

What do patriotic celebrations teach non-Americans about our view of the gospel? Read more

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2022-01-21T11:46:39-05:00

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Last updated on: January 21, 2022 at 11:46 am By Jonathan Aigner

Dear Christian, forsake the Sunday production. You have my blessing, even if you have no one else's. Read more

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2017-05-22T14:07:10-05:00

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5 Reasons We Must Stop Doing Traditional Worship

Last updated on: May 22, 2017 at 2:07 pm By Jonathan Aigner

For those of you who are familiar with my work, that title might be a surprise. “Stop doing traditional worship?! Jonathan, for the love, what are you saying?” Please let me explain. I am for historic worship; that is, following the liturgical tradition rooted in the New Testament church that has continued throughout the ages. I am for the work of the people. I am for I am for singing hymns, new and old, corporate prayer, Word and Sacrament. But... Read more

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2017-05-10T19:24:30-05:00

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Why Do Churches Need Good Pipe Organs and Organists?

Last updated on: May 10, 2017 at 7:24 pm By Jonathan Aigner

John Blackburn was a classmate of mine at Baylor University. The first time I heard John play a service was the first time I can remember being struck by the incredible versatility of the pipe organ, and the way the instrument can draw the song out of a congregation. I asked John what makes the organ so good at leading congregational singing. This was his answer. I think the primary benefit of using an organ in worship is the dynamic... Read more

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2017-04-30T11:00:02-05:00

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Some Hymns are Terrible, Too

Last updated on: April 30, 2017 at 11:00 am By Jonathan Aigner

I really wanted the title to be “Sometimes Hymns Suck, Too,” but you have to draw the line somewhere… Whenever I or anyone else dares to speak out against the abysmal output of the worship industry, (and it largely is abysmal), I can expect two common themes in the replies. It is either… “But it’s not all that bad! You know, there’s all those songs by the Gettys and that other British fellow.” …or… “Yeah, well, some hymns are awful,... Read more

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2017-05-03T07:58:15-05:00

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Why I Don’t Listen to Contemporary Christian Music for Entertainment

Last updated on: May 3, 2017 at 7:58 am By Jonathan Aigner

I gave it up because, honestly, CCM wasn’t really contemporary, and it wasn’t really Christian. And it eventually seemed more like a bait and switch technique to trap young people into an easy-listening, easy-believing gospel. Read more

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2017-04-18T14:44:36-05:00

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Hymns to Sing During Easter Besides “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!”

Last updated on: April 18, 2017 at 2:44 pm By Jonathan Aigner

He is risen, indeed. Alleluia! It’s still Easter, friends. Of course, if you come from the same evangelical tradition as me, you might not believe me. But just like Christmas isn’t really over at 12:00am on December 26, Easter Sunday begins a season of celebrating Christ’s resurrection that will last for six more Sundays. So fill up the watering can, Aunt Martha, and keep those lilies vertical as long as possible. Somebody grab me a box of tissues. Anyway… A... Read more

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2017-04-26T08:46:43-05:00

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Why “Nailed It” Is a Poor Theme for an Easter Celebration

Last updated on: April 26, 2017 at 8:46 am By Jonathan Aigner

I dislike the silly little titles pastors give these series, the way it stamps their own brand on the gospel of Christ and peddles it out to a semi-captive audience. Read more

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2017-04-06T14:27:17-05:00

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20 Hymns for Holy Week

Last updated on: April 6, 2017 at 2:27 pm By Jonathan Aigner

On the night our Savior was betrayed, he gathered with his disciples for his last Passover. This was certainly unlike any other they had experienced before. Loaves were broken and wine was poured, but they meant something quite different this time. The ominous spirit of Jesus’ words let them know they were on the precipice. They prepared to leave, keenly sensing the evil lurking in the deepening, darkening shadows. But first, they sang a hymn. Following the church year takes... Read more

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