Prdx Song Selection

Vision for the Prdx Song Catalogue

The Culture of Worship at Paradox is Spirit-led, Gospel-driven, and Joy-filled worship that proclaims and displays the glory and grace of Jesus, that all may sing!

Vision

To faithfully steward the role of singing in the church, each summer we audit and develop an annual Song Catalogue (traditionally called a hymnal) that faithfully leads the Church to proclaim the glory of God, confess our sin, place our faith in Christ, rejoice in the grace of our savior, and declare his kingdom come.

Context

According to Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19, the biblical context for these songs are through “Psalms” (songs found in God’s Word), “Hymns” (songs that proclaim salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus), and Spiritual songs (new songs that the Holy Spirit inspires for particular time, place, and people).

As Paul Baloche once said, “As worship leaders, we are putting words into the mouths of God’s worshippers.” so we take very seriously the joy and responsibility of leading the church in song, to God and one-another, for his glory and our good.

Primary Filters

  • Does this song convey a biblical and theological truth or implication of the gospel in a reasonable way? Colossians 3:16 also tells us that one of the reasons we sing is so that the word of God (or “good news of Jesus”) would dwell in us richly. This means that all lyrics should ultimately affirm in us what the scriptures teach and admonish us about Christ and his Kingdom.

  • Is this song a Psalm, Hymn, or Spiritual Song?

  • Does this song provide an opportunity to respond to God in Adoration, Confession (of sin or need), Assurance (of salvation or faith in Christ), or Sending?

  • Is this song congregational (Is there a reason to sing it together or to one another)?

  • Is this song singable? (Is the melody accessible and memorable?)

  • Does this song support our Culture of Worship? (Spirit-led, Gospel-Driven, and Joy-filled)

Secondary Filters

  • Does this song offer something we don’t currently have or need to refresh? (Theme, Content, or Culture)

  • Does this song support any current discipleship initiative or emphasis?

  • What context does this song best serve? (Sunday Gathering, College, Redemption Groups, etc)