It's Time to Bring the Choir Back!

by Bradley Knight

It’s time to bring the choir back.

Over the past 20-25 years, there has been a shift in the Church. Many churches transitioned from choir-led, melody-rich, harmony-laden worship to a set-up that features a handful of musicians singing simple songs, mostly in unison. This is not a post to disparage any worship style or preference. There is a place for all different styles and expressions of worship. But it cannot be denied that the Church Choir has become more and more eliminated due to the perception of a “performance-based” musical experience.

Then 2020 happened. And the choir completely disappeared.

Now we’re well into 2021. Many of us see a light at the end of a long tunnel. Our churches are opening back up and many are (safely) resuming gatherings, activities, and rehearsals.

It’s time to bring the choir back.

Why? In case you’ve had your head buried in the sand, Christianity is under attack in our country and it won’t end any time soon. The Church is preparing for a battle. (This shouldn’t be a surprise to any of us. We’ve read the book of Revelation!) In 2 Chronicles, we read about how the choir was sent out into battle ahead of the army. The Israelites worshiped as they walked into war, confusing their enemies and defeating their foes. It’s time for an army of worshipers to once again lead our churches into battle. There’s nothing compared to the wall of sound produced by a choir, singing mightily in one accord. There’s nothing more inviting to our congregants during a worship service than seeing a multitude of people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities joining together with one purpose: to glorify the Lord through music.

Choirs are making a comeback. (Has Kanye West not convinced you yet? 😂) A band of believers who adamantly worship the Lord in spirit and in truth can only elevate the corporate worship experience. If your church choir was disassembled during the pandemic, prayerfully consider coming back together in a safe way and resuming choral worship as your leadership gives opportunity. If your church doesn’t have a choir, now is a great time to start one up! People are hungry for a place to belong. They’re eager to use their gifts and talents, and to serve with a purpose. Give your church the gift of a choir.

It’s time to bring the choir back.
Bradley Knight is one of the most respected and prolific arrangers in the church today. His work breaks down barriers in worship and transcends stylistic boundaries. Discover Worship is pleased to offer more than 40 arrangements from this incredibly inspired artist and arranger. For more of his work, click here.