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 […]
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 […]
What Is the Purpose of Music for the Gathered Church?
Previously published at The Helwys Society Forum. Paul’s words in Colossians 3:16 are straightforward: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” However, this straightforward command is not always easily understood and applied… […]