Posts with the tag “hillsong”

For centuries, Christians have debated how worship through song should look—whether hymns or Psalms, instruments or a cappella, traditional or contemporary styles. Today, those debates continue under the banner of the “worship wars,” but the battleground has shifted: Should churches sing songs written by ministries or authors with whom they strongly disagree? At The Way Church, we recognize the weight of both caution and freedom in this conversation. While some warn against supporting problematic ministries, others remind us that the church has long sung songs penned by flawed people. Our approach is neither dismissive nor careless. We carefully evaluate every song we sing by four priorities: biblical and doctrinal accuracy, gospel saturation, singability, and missional effectiveness. Above all, we believe worship must be God-centered—lifting our eyes to His worthiness while also building up His people. This means that, while we occasionally use songs from controversial sources, we do so selectively and thoughtfully, always aiming to glorify God and proclaim Christ with clarity and joy. True worship, after all, both honors the Lord and benefits His people, drawing hearts to deeper trust and greater delight in Him.  Read More