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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A hymn festival service plan with tips and citations for finding and producing each song.
A list of songs of comfort and trust to be sung in times of natural disaster.
Jesus' call to discipleship in Matthew 16:24 forms the heart and structure of this sample worship service plan.
A list of scripture passages and songs and hymns that are particular pertinent and meaningful during times of war.
A service of morning prayer designed with musicians, composers and worship leaders in mind.
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.
In his lectures and seminars on hymn writing, Carl P. Daw, Jr., executive director of The Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada, offers these tips for beginners.
