Q&A: Traditional vs. contemporary worship music — worship is not primarily about personal enjoyment; cross-generational blending is ideal

McDowell does not have strong convictions on contemporary vs. traditional but offers: worship is not primarily about what we enjoy; it is about corporately connecting with God and giving him worth and praise. Learning to worship through songs you personally find uncomfortable is a form of conforming to the body of Christ across generations. Churches that do this well blend both styles. Leaving a church over music preferences represents a serious misunderstanding of what church is for.