Why Is the Music so Loud in My Worship Service? [Podcast]

Mike Harland joins Thom Rainer and Jonathan Howe to answer one of the biggest questions in church worship services today: why is it so loud? Listen Now

Two common justifications for loud music are that young people want to feel the beat of the music and loud music spares attendees of worship services the embarrassment of hearing themselves and those around them sing. A third common justification is that unchurched people have little or no interest in singing hymns and worship songs. They come to hear the band and the preacher. All three rationales for loud music ignore the fact that in order to be corporate worship, the audible vocal participation of the congregation is required.