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Explore musical settings of the biblical Psalms shaped by a black gospel idiom, the power of call-and-response approaches to singing, and a deep commitment to engage the full congregation in singing as prompted by soloists or choirs.
So many worship conversations go awry because people and congregations don’t know how to talk about what they do or value in worship. Both Christian and non-Christian scholars can help.
Suggestions from a pastor and worship leader for percussion instruments for worship, for use by adults and children.
This service of Lessons and Carols from 2015 eagerly anticipates Christ's second coming with Christ-centered hope.
Maybe there are people in your church or neighborhood whose first language is different than yours. Singing simple songs in their language is a fantastic way to welcome them in worship.
Churches are constantly navigating the copyright maze when they use music, other print resources, and videos. Each medium has slightly different laws regulating it.
Having a good voice isn’t enough to sing gospel music well and lead people into worship. This ministry requires health in body, mind and spirit.
This workshop looks at how the church can lead by example in diversity and reconciliation through storytelling and music.
Making weddings more like worship infuses them with sparkle and meaning that last far beyond memories of who wore what.
Here is guidance on what to consider when choosing wedding music for the prelude, procession, ceremony, recession and postlude.
Six church musicians and scholars explain why treasures and challenges in African American worship traditions apply to churches in any cultural context.
Every week congregations sing songs old and new, but rarely think about where they come from.
