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Lucie E. Campbell

Lucie Eddie Campbell: A Mother of Gospel Music

James Abbington was inspired to insert an old gospel song before the eulogy at the funeral for baseball star Henry “Hank” Aaron. The reaction prompted him to honor the heritage of Lucie E. Campbell, an influential Black gospel musician whom many people have forgotten.

Feature Story Feature Story | May 11, 2021

Marcelo Villanueva

Marcelo Villanueva on Authentic Worship in Argentina

More people are training to lead music and worship in Protestant churches in Argentina. As in churches elsewhere, they must balance using popular songs from other cultures with creating music that helps worshipers live out their faith in the real world.

Conversation Conversation | March 23, 2017

Wendell Kimbrough

Wendell Kimbrough on Singing Creation Psalms

A regular discipline of writing psalm refrains helped one musician notice psalms in which creation and God’s people call each other to worship the Creator.

Conversation Conversation | February 21, 2017

Christiane Bräutigam

Christiane Bräutigam on Why Bach Still Matters

Christiane Bräutigam leads music in a church founded in 1702 by refugees in a city famous for its Bach heritage. She explains why J.S. Bach’s music and example are relevant for churches today.

Conversation Conversation | February 02, 2017

James Falzone. Photo credit: William Frederking, 2015

James Falzone on Saturday Jazz and Sunday Worship Synergy

James Falzone explains why being both a professional musician and church music director makes him better at each.

Conversation Conversation | August 23, 2016

Zac Hicks, panel moderator

Worship Leader as Pastoral Musician

Musicians who lead worship are not merely performers, directors, coordinators, or music industry peddlers. We are primarily pastoral people—priestly leaders who shape the prayers and acclamations of God’s people.

Video Video | April 13, 2016

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Becoming Instruments of God: Singing and Worship

How can we, as musicians and lay and ordained ministers, cultivate our bodies as active instruments of God?

Audio Audio | February 23, 2015

Rev. Dr. Raymond Wise

Raymond Wise's Advice for Aspiring Church Musicians

Raymond Wise encourages young, aspiring church musicians to remember the four Ds: Discover, Develop, Display, and Draw.

Video Video | November 07, 2014

Tom Jennings on Reaching Out to Professional Musicians

Tom Jennings, music director at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, talks about involving professional musicians in worship as an outreach.

Conversation Conversation | December 16, 2013

A Difficult Assignment: Suggestions for Leading in the Sanctuary

This lecture offers some concrete suggestions as to how clergy and musicians can better work together to inspire a worship life that helps others to unwrap the gift of grace.

Academic Article Academic Article | July 11, 2012

Mentoring Musicians and Worship Artists

How can we change our leadership paradigm from directing people to helping them grow?

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Praise the Lord with Strings and Flute

Whether you know it or not, your church likely has the potential for creating an orchestra or instrumental ensemble among your own congregation. Why should you consider doing so?

Article Article | September 01, 2007

Making Music to the Lord: Commissioning of Worship/Music Ministry Staff - Psalm 27

This service plan focuses on the importance of the music ministry in the life of the church and the proper commissioning of those who serve in these ministries.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

A Service of Morning Prayer for Those Who Make Music

A service of morning prayer designed with musicians, composers and worship leaders in mind.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005