[RodeoTex]

Sorry to hear that Praise. Seems that every church has their little power structures and fiefdoms. My ex's secretary was also the secretary of the church and made some snide remarks about those that contribute more should have a bigger say in the direction of the church and those that contrible less should just bite their tongue. We never wrote another check to that church, only donated cash.
I really don't 'get' praise bands anyway so I really don't understand the importance of all this.

Seems to me1): there's ususally a piano and organ in every church. These seem to be all that is needed to keep the congragation on key while they raise their voices to heaven. Anything beyond that just seems like it is supposed to be entertainment.
I come to church to raise my voice upwards and hear a sermon, which I will digest and learn from in my own way.

Seems to me2): Saturday night is the time for guitars, drums and bass. I'll wave my arms over my head when I'm flagging a plane from a desert island. Sunday morning is a more solemn time when I might need to be reminded of the purity of the human voice and that I need to raise my own voice towards heaven.

Sorry for your current plight, I certainly understand it and do not envy your position. I'm also sorry if this was not the proper way to address my questions on this issue of praise bands et al.