Old Dog, New Tricks

So.........I've decided to jump into the blog world.  Honestly, I'm not very sure how good I will be at it.  I've never blogged before and I don't really follow a blog from anyone else.  I like to write whenever I feel like I have something worth saying (many of you would say that isn't very often) however I hate the pressure of feeling like I HAVE to write something.  With that confession, the obvious thing to do is to start writing on a public forum where the entire world (ok....a few friends) can follow me and hold me accountable. 

Many members of the First Baptist Church West Monroe Worship Ministry have been reading a book entitled God's Singers written by Dave Williamson.  This book challenges churches and worship leaders to carefully examine the role of the choir as it relates to the future of the church.  Many modern churches have chosen to do away with any form of choir.  Williamson suggests that rather than throw out the choir, the choir should be kept and celebrated however he does offer some changes that need to be made.  I have been personally challenged by much of what I have read and I really would like a forum to discuss various items in the book.  Hence, the reason for this blog.

My desire is that as we read this book together, I will occasionally write about what God is saying to me and I would love for you to dialogue with me about it.  The rules are simple........

1.  Don't write a response that you aren't willing to talk about in person.  Sometimes people say ugly things on a blog or forum that they would never say out loud. 
2.  Don't argue....discuss 
3. Don't hide behind an anonymous name.
4.  Be open to any NEW insight that God may choose to give you.  I promise to do the same.
5.  Tell other people that we are doing this so that they can join in. 

In the next few days I will write about some thoughts regarding something specific from the book and I can't wait to hear from you .