Rethinking Worship

I tend to think differently about most things. If something has been done one way for 100 years, i think to myself "how boring doing this over and over and over the same way". My first instinct is to want to make changes. In a traditional environment this kind of thinking can get me into trouble. But in this setting I think I’m safe... All that being said...

I've been thinking about the typical role of a "creative" or "worship" ministry in a church. What is that role really encompass? Why does a team do what they do? Why does a leader do what he or she does? What inevitably is the goal? Is it really worship anymore?

I find myself questioning it. There are lot of flashy lights, some very creatively crafted transitions, great guitar solos, a very colorful bulletin, emotions running high, but did anyone actually sing? or pray? or truly worship God? did God even show up?

It seems like we are missing something. It seems like we are putting more of an emphasis on the production of worship instead of the person and object of our worship... Jesus!

What do others think about this?