15 Questions for Every Worship Song Set

By David Manner

Will it encourage passive spectating or active participating?
Does it include a healthy balance of familiar and new?
Does it include expressions that are both celebrative and contemplative?
Are its texts theologically sound and do they affirm scripture as foundational?
Is it culturally and generationally appropriate for those who will be present?
Does it include not only our words to God but also God’s words to us?
Will acceptable physical actions be articulated or implied?
Will it give participants an opportunity to connect with each other?
Will its musical or technological elements direct our attention away from God?
Are its melodies singable and ranges accessible?
Will guests be able to participate in it without confusion?
Will it speak and teach the Gospel?
Will it engage more than just emotions?
Are we giving it too much responsibility for the entirety of our worship?
Will it encourage participants to be doers of the word and not just hearers only?