As many churches try to replicate stadium-style worship concerts in their weekly gatherings, the art of congregational singing is declining. Participation from congregants is down and what was supposed to be a participatory event has turned into passive observers watching leaders dance around a technicolor stage. But Keith and Kristen Getty are on a mission to revitalize congregational singing in churches across the globe. Today I talk with the prolific, modern day hymn-writer, Keith Getty about why congregational singing matters, why it’s in decline and how we can encourage more of it in our churches.
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Congregational singing has died in the church partly because it has died in the home. – Tweet That!
Until you have a song that really helps the congregation, love them enough to not play it. – Tweet That!
Sunday worship is a feast that is prepared all week in the home. – Tweet That!
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Alex!
This interview with Keith Getty was EXCEPTIONAL!! Thanks so much for posting. I listen to your podcast every other week – always great – but this one was like a spiritual punch on the nose and I loved it. Feeling really challenged about how I go about intentionally worshipping in the home with my kids and not just stumbling into it! Joining the re-reformation – haha! Thanks mate for your faithfulness – keep going!!
Craig, thanks so much for the encouragement brother! I was really challenged by this episode as well. Keith has a lot of wisdom! Awesome to know there is one more brother out there committed to bringing about congregational engagement from their flock! Blessings on you!
This podcast is exceptional, I have had this same feeling about congregational singing for some time and have written some songs with this sole purpose, to create songs (that seem rare in today’s worship culture) that are easy for our congregation to sing yet are very powerful! Love this! P.s these podcasts are so helpful, thank you for encouraging!
Thank you so much for the encouragement!! Praise God that you are thinking along those lines! So important!