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Area churches combine styles to draw worshipers

Justin Teseniar leads worship at Corinth Baptist Church in Gainesville on Aug. 30. "I’m incredibly blessed to be able to lead worship for all of these people," Teseniar said. - photo by Photos by Joshua L. Jones for The Times

Corinth1resize — Justin Teseniar leads worship at Corinth Baptist Church in Gainesville on Aug. 30. "I’m incredibly blessed to be able to lead worship for all of these people," Teseniar said. - photo by Photos by Joshua L. Jones for The Times

If a pastor wants more people in the pews, then it might be time to try the new tools of the trade: an electric guitar and a drum set. No, that’s not suggesting forming a punk band. But updating a church’s music selection sure doesn’t hurt, according to a report released by the Hartford Institute for Religion Research.