Worship Song Selection Guide

Develop a worship song selection guide and theology of worship document.

**Church Context:**
- Worship style: [Traditional/Contemporary/Blended]
- Congregation demographics: [DESCRIBE]
- Musical resources: [Band/Choir/Organ/Limited]
- Theological tradition: [DENOMINATION]
- Current challenges: [DESCRIBE]

**Guide Components:**

1. **Theology of Worship**
   - Biblical foundations
   - Purpose of congregational singing
   - Balance of vertical and horizontal
   - Role of music in spiritual formation

2. **Song Selection Criteria**
   - Theological soundness checklist
   - Singability factors
   - Congregational vs. performance focus
   - Balance of song types (praise, lament, declaration, etc.)
   - Lyrical quality standards
   - Musical excellence considerations

3. **Practical Guidelines**
   - Building a song set
   - Theme-based planning
   - Introducing new songs
   - Retiring old songs
   - Seasonal considerations
   - Balancing old and new

4. **Song Evaluation Template**
   - Questions for every new song
   - Red flags to watch for
   - Approval process

5. **Curated Song Lists**
   - Recommended songs by theme
   - Songs for specific occasions
   - Songs to approach with caution