Becoming More Seeker Insensitive

I really think we should try to repel more visitors from our churches. Seriously. Are we getting TOO popular for our own good? Have we invested so much in making church a comfortable and friendly place that it no longer reflects the danger, power, and glory of a holy God?

It reminds me of the line from The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe:

"Is Aslan quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion."

"That you will dearie, and no mistake," said Mrs. Beaver. "If there's anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they're either braver than most or just plain silly."

"Then he isn't safe?" said Lucy.

"Safe?" said Mr. Beaver; "don't you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? Of course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."

Are we too safe? I'm not suggesting we scare people out of the church and return to the Jonathan Edwards hellfire sermons, but there's something to be said against the trend of sterilizing our places of worship in exchange for greater numbers.

I've found several interesting articles on "seeker insensitivity" from both sides of the coin. Your thoughts?

Am I A Reactionary?

Boneman: What Is Worship For?

What Worship Is and Is Not

I understand that worship is NOT just singing songs. Romans 12:1,2 says:

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. (bold and italics mine).

I'm not a Bible scholar, nor am I a pastor, but I am one who seeks to understand and know more.


That said, much of this blog will be dedicated to the music of worship, but I want it to be done in the understanding that music is only one way in which we express worship to the Invisible.

I will be posting links related to worship and posting thoughts on the process of writing music for the church as I go through the process myself.

My ultimate goal is to draw nearer to God in whatever way I can.