The New Testament churches were made up of people of different ages, genders, races and socio-economic levels, who came together because of their common belief in Jesus. Christ gave them their identity and, consequently, their unity.

In an era of marketing niches-of-builders, boomers, and busters, we have grown accustomed to having things our way. But do we really need single-taste congregations?

What would happen if people with different musical tastes got along because of their common commitment to Christ? What a testimony to the outside world!”

from “Sparring over Worship” in Leadership Magazine, 1997