Worship and Music

Is Contemporary Worship “in Spirit” and “in Truth”?

Is Contemporary Worship “in Spirit” and “in Truth”? by Michael J. Penfold Perhaps the pivotal passage about worship in all of Scripture is John 4:23-24:

Did John Wesley Use Tavern Songs?

Did John Wesley Use Tavern Songs? When anyone questions the use of worldly tunes and music in praise and worship, someone will inevitably assert, “It’s

The Tragic Triumph of Experience over Truth in Evangelicalism

The Tragic Triumph of Experience Over Truth by Michael J. Penfold Across vast swathes of evangelicalism, doctrine and theology have become dirty words. What “feels

Christian Music Festivals – A Warning

Christian music festivals – a warning. by Michael J. Penfold Lifest is an annual 4-day Christian music festival that takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, each

Examining Contemporary Praise and Worship

Examining Contemporary Praise and Worship by Michael J. Penfold Assessing contemporary praise and worship (CPW) is a tricky task for two major reasons. Firstly, the

Contemporary Song Books Examined

Contemporary Song Books Examined by Michael J. Penfold In 1874, as a result of Ira Sankey’s much loved choice of hymns at D.L. Moody’s evangelistic