There's obviously a place for CCLI top 100 songs in the church. They unify what the capital C Church is singing. But have you ever considered writing songs specifically for your church? There are some major benefits to introducing songs you've written.
Here are 3 reasons you should write songs for your church:
1 | Your church has a unique voice
Did you know that your church has a unique voice? Your church communicates in a specific way. This is evident all the way from your common language to how your pastor preaches to your WORSHIP MUSIC. Have you ever introduced a song at your church that just fell flat even though it's a good song? The reason might be that it didn't fit your church's unique voice. One of the ways you can remedy that is to write songs for your church. When YOU write songs as a member of YOUR church you speak in the vernacular - you say things people in your church would say. That means when they sing those words during worship, they connect with them on a deeper level.
2 | You can write to the specific situations in your church
Maybe you haven't written songs for your church because you feel like you can't compete with Chris Tomlin or Bethel or Passion. Did you know you have a unique advantage over them when it comes to songs for your church? You know what your church needs to sing and you can speak directly to that! When you write, consider specific situations that are happening in your church and write as a response to them.
Set up a songwriting session at your church!
3 | Songwriting makes you a better communicator
Songwriting helps you craft words. It helps you get your thoughts in a tangible, understandable form. The process of simply writing a song makes you a better communicator. Not only will your songwriting develop over time but the way you speak when leading your congregation will improve as you discover new ways to say things.
Do you write songs for your church? Let us know in the comments!
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