If we believe our worship is to be God-honoring, then the music we use for our times of corporate worship should embody the same quality: focused on who God is and why He is worthy of our praise.  If our music isn't focused on God and His Son Jesus Christ - in other words, if it doesn't point us towards His love and His grace - then all our singing and playing is in vain.  

Beyond that most important standard I strive to select music that is theologically sound, singable, and appropriate to that Sunday's theme. There is no "sanctified" style of music, so everything from the hymns to pop to country can be a vehicle with which to enter into worship. I view the music we use as an imperfect means of entering into genuine worship, not the end.  It is my hope and desire that we can select music that will be theologically sound, as well as meaningful and accessible to those whom God has called us to minister.  While our music must be unapologetically Christ-focused it must also be meaningful to the believer as well as to the non-believer.  And in order for it to be meaningful it must be understood and owned - at its core the gospel message is a simple yet profound one, and so our music alike must be accessible/singable yet theologically sound/profound.  This is no doubt a difficult task, but one worth accepting if we are committed to designing worship services that will usher the church into the presence of God.

On your right you will see links to several pages that answer some common questions about worship music as well as information about the songs we use at Gold Canyon.  It is my hope that these pages will open doors of understanding. 

-Christopher Smith
Worship Pastor