melodee said:
Or it can turn into a season of American idol if we're are not careful. We have some divas in our church.
I think that is always a possibility, especially in a church that is noted for it's choir. I went to a music conservatory with a guy who was the minister of music at my mom's current church. The choir had a reputation for being one of the best, put on a "great show", but behind the scenes there were more cat-fights than an alley full of strays in heat.
melodee said:
But if there are some folks complaining in a church about the style of music, should the music be toned down? Or should majority rule?
I think that each church is has a specific audience type. I personally love a church that gets the crowd moving, but not at the price of the message and the true intent, which is to worship.
Now, the last church that I was actually a member of had a decent choir, but EVERYTHING was on a time table: devotion started at exactly 9am, offering was collected at exactly 10:30am, closings started at exactly 2pm. It seemed that the Spirit was always stiffled.
I say all of this to point out that some churchs have a certain feel and ambiance and if the congregation, overall, isn't pleased...then maybe a meeting should be called, but if it's just one or two people...then perhaps they can find a church that gives them what they are seeking.