TheWorshipArchitect

THE WORSHIP ARCHITECT
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The Worship Architect
In the “Worship Architect”, Cherry gives a deeper assistance to Christian leaders particularly those that seek a richer and a far-reaching method of using worship music as an engaging means of 21st-century worshipers. The author claims that instead of worshipers getting a drive from musical styles that are fast-changing, she holds that leaders should instead focus on musical language that aids in facilitating a conversation between people and God. This helps Christian leaders to act pastorally and think theologically on worship music in the places of worshipping. The book goes behold styles used in music by providing tools that can be used in evaluating worship songs.
In evaluating a worship song, the author claims that one should check whether the music provides means for “revelation and response.” this implies that good worship music should proclaim the truth regarding God. Its texts need to show intentions or thoughts for the community to God as a way of response. Additionally, worship music should desist from focusing on performance as it is not an entertainment for the passive audience and the performer but rather a common instrument for all worshippers. Moreover, the music should reflect God’s character by communicating a significant message. This is not to mean that the music should be pretentious but it implies that there is a need for the song to communicate an idea that is commonly accepted by Christians.

The three main insights provided in the book include:
1. Educating leaders on how to form worship songs that are historically conscious, Christ-centered and relevant to God.
2. It brings forth basic principles regarding worship practiced today in most Christian communities.
3. It works as a guide in churches for worship planning groups as well as worship students, church leaders and pastors found in congregational worship.
In conclusion, it is important for church leaders to understand the makeup of worship songs so as to distinguish it from seculars. This can be done by learning about the structure, content as well as intended purpose of worship music.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Cherry, Constance M. The worship architect: A blueprint for designing culturally relevant and Biblically faithful services. Baker Academic, 2010.