10 Newly Written Hymns for Congregational Singing
I often talk with pastors and church volunteers who would like to improve their church music but don’t know where to start. I always tell them that reforming church music begins with congregational music. Incorporating a healthy balance of old and new psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is vital for the life of the church. […]
“His Master’s Voice” and Passive Worship Culture
Most are familiar with the late nineteenth-century English painting His Master’s Voice. It features Nipper, a fox terrier, staring into a phonograph and listening to a recording of his recently deceased owner. In the early 1900s, a revision of this painting became the trademark of the Victor Talking Machine Company. A consumer who was looking […]
Music Ministry Is Not the Same as Worship Ministry
Somewhere along the line, we started referring to music ministry as “worship ministry.” In a related manner, the music portion of a service is now often called “the worship service,” and the person who leads this music portion is now often called “the worship leader.” At the risk of being viewed as a pedant, I […]