Why scandal won't keep churches from singing Hillsong and Bethel

A new survey of worship leaders suggests they care less about brand affiliation than about songs' theology.

Last month, I wrote about the monopolization of worship music. Just four churches, or the “big 4” — Hillsong, Bethel, Passion City, and Elevation — now account for nearly all music on the contemporary praise and worship charts. I highlighted 8 other groups for worship leaders to choose from, not only because 3 of the big 4 have faced scandal, but also t…