A sister asked why we never sing any new worship songs by contemporary Christian artists in fellowship.
I think most of the CCM (contemporary Christian music) popular today is more performance-oriented, more fitting to solo performances than group or worship singing. A lot of them are also songs that tell a story rather than just straightforward praising. For example, many of Mark Schultz's songs are inspired by stories he'd heard or personal experiences he'd gone through, such as "He's My Son", "Letters From War", "Do You Even Know Me Anymore", and "Closer To You". As a result, while the songs are immensely moving, they may not be fitting for a praise & worship.
I'm sure there are many contemporary praise songs available out there. We just have to recognize that not all CCM are suitable for singing in groups like in fellowships.
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