when they are not specialists. Why? Because specialty areas have a way of affecting the overall atmosphere. People leave churches more often not because of profound theological differences but because of worship styles, musical tastes, or dissatisfaction with the ministry to their children. “What stifles worship in the church is not lack of creativity but fear of repercussions,” said one minister. “The pastors I know aren’t asking, ‘What should our worship or music be?’ but ‘How long will we suffer
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