The Liturgy of 'Rooted and Relevant'

Some churches use liturgical forms, some freely adapt, and some shy away from their use almost entirely. Is this a good thing?

by Jackie Smallbones and Jack Cherry

Jackie's Answer: It is obvious that a variety of liturgical forms exists in RCA congregations. Is this a good thing? Maybe yes and maybe no...

Jack's Answer: The problem with using only the traditional forms is that we are in the midst of a culture with a low threshold for that which does not entertain in new and different ways; people have what James called "itching ears." So, yes, it is a "good thing" when we are able to meet people, in our worship words and styles, where they are as twenty-first-century Christians...

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