Comments on: Worship Leader Praise Awards

By: Lori Biddle

Lori Biddle — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:30:26 +0000

Thanks again for providing this opportunity! I wish I had time to read all the posts!

By: jordan fowler

jordan fowler — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:18:59 +0000

Yeah, I am a bit with James on this one. What if we celebrated the Source rather than the PVC pipe he delivered it through? If I ever got nominated for a Dove or Grammy (fat chance), I would pull a Woody Allen and decline. I know some writers in Asia writing some burning praise and they'll never even make the awards radar screen but they will get a huge crown in heaven for enduring persecution.. jordan fowlers last blog post..In a Conversation with Emergents, Consider This

By: James

James — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:53:39 +0000

The problem is that it doesn't just stop at honouring and recognizing; it also elevates people. To me, this is dangerous. To me, this is why scandals like the Healer hoax have such a far-reaching effect - the person gets elevated and praised instead of God being magnified and praised. Jamess last blog post..There’ll Be Some Changes Made

By: Fred McKinnon

Fred McKinnon — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:52:52 +0000

James,
Ha … I almost put “how do you feel about worship leader awards” in the blog, but figured I better not …!

I agree, it can give a weird taste, but then again, I’m also open to the idea that we are just acknowledging and honoring those who have blessed us with their gifts, and recognizing that … I’m not sure anything is really wrong with that – it’s all in how it’s presented (and more importantly, received)

By: James

James — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:41:49 +0000

...and this is why I just can't stand the "worship" industry; giving awards out to some people for magnifying God better than others. Jamess last blog post..There’ll Be Some Changes Made