I’ve worked at several churches. Each one has been contemporary, and has had openness to using a variety of arts in the construction of it’s services. However, without a doubt, each also has had it’s own language, it’s own expectations and it’s own vibe.
It’s kind of like the chart below. The chart shows where in the US that people refer to soft drinks as “pop,” “coke,” or – the correct way – as “soda.” You can see my own personal preference clearly in the preceding sentence. Well, let me tell you – EVERYONE has preferences, and most churches are full of people that have come to a rough understanding of what their collective group preferences are. If you step into a church culture as a newbie, the first thing that you need to do is learn the language. It’s hard to lead or (especially) initiate change if no one has a clue what you’re talking about. Get to know what is – then you can get a better handle on what can be…
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I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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