What Are John Calvin’s Views on Music?
John Calvin’s views on music can be found in his 1543 “Letter to the Reader,” his Institutes 3.20.31–32, and his commentaries on Colossians 3 and 1 Corinthians 14. In a recent article published in the Calvin Theological Journal, I argue that Calvin’s reliance on early Christian writers in the promotion of singing reveals that early Christian writers […]
Tune Up Your Teaching: Christian Song as Discipleship
Thanks for attending my session! As promised, here is a link to download a PDF of the PPT notes. Also, here are the notes from the seminar. **** BIG IDEA: Singing is not just for the worship ministry; singing should be used for discipleship in the church, home, and personal worship. Is there biblical warrant for using singing […]
Sumner County Youth Choir for Homeschool Families
We are gauging the interest of other families to see if there might be some others interested in having a choir for homeschool families in the Summer County, Tennesee area. For now, we are calling this the Sumner County Youth Choir (SCYC). Please read the few points below, and then complete the survey if this […]
Setting Up a Worship Service—Biblical Philosophy and Practical Resources
I recorded this episode of the Better Together Podcast, the official podcast of the Executive Office of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, with Dr. Eddie Moody, Executive Secretary. You can listen and view this at the YouTube link below. Planning a Worship Service Eddie Moody: 01:09 So, you’ve had a lot of experience […]
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 […]