Music/Song

Choir and Organ: Their Place in Reformed Liturgy

An article evaluating the place of both choir and organ within the "sequence of actions" in Reformed worship.

June 14, 2005 | 44 min read
Piano Arrangements for Congregational Singing

Arrangements of popular hymns that are intended to be easy for church singing. These pieces are aimed to be very achievable for the average church pianist.

June 13, 2005 | 2 min read

A Potpourri of Tips on Writing and Choosing Songs for Worship

Can the world still use new worship songs? Yes. Does their worth depend on how much they sound like other songs or how many people hear and sing them? No.

June 10, 2005 | 4 min read
Contemporary Worship Music Matures

Theologically serious song writers are acknowledging Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in contemporary songs that unite head and heart. A feature story exploring how contemporary music is maturing theologically.

June 10, 2005 | 9 min read
Jesus Calls Us... - Matthew 14

Jesus' call to discipleship in Matthew 16:24 forms the heart and structure of this sample worship service plan.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read

Song Written in Response to a Hurricane

This song, "God of Nature, at whose Voice the Waves and Winds Must Now Obey," was written in response to Hurricane Katrina, however, it is a fitting response to any times of natural disaster.

June 1, 2005 | 1 min read

Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Tragedy

A list of songs to consider for worship services in times of hardship and tragedy. These songs range from prayers and pleas for help to cries of pain and lament.

June 1, 2005 | 1 min read
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.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read