Discipling Music Ministry


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What is the role of music in the twenty-first century church--and what should it be? Johansson examines this and other crucial questions concerning church music and offers "redirection" for the function of music ministry in the life of the modern church.




Music Ministry


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This work is an introduction to church music administration that provides insight into the responsibilities and demands placed on the person who heads the music program of a church. The chapters are written by various experts in their fields and address the topics of weekly worship planning, choir rehearsal preparation, recruitment, church staff relationships, financial management, working with children and youth choirs, and leading orchestras and handbell choirs. This addition to the Smyth & Helwys Help! series is a must-have for those just beginning a church music ministry or for seasoned professionals looking to improve the administration of their music programs.




Ministry and Music


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This readable, practical, classic work covers every aspect of church music from congregational singing to the roles of the choir and church organist, how to select a hymnal, how to plan a worship service with music, and much more. Only by knowing these things can the minister, choir director, organist, and music committee together create worship services that lead to the Christian growth of their congregation, small or large.




Music & Ministry


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Contemporary or traditional? Blended or seeker? Pop or "classical"? Chorus or hymn? Combo or organ? Questions concerning music in worship abound these days. Is there a practical way to deal with these issues?In "Music and Ministry: A Biblical Counterpoint," Calvin Johansson looks to God's Word for principles foundational to music ministry. Weaving together great scriptural truths, he establishes the need for a "directional balance" between pastoral contextualization and prophetic purity. In a time of facile musical accommodation of the gospel to culture, Dr. Johansson suggests that a heightened concern for musical style and quality is in order" not for the sake of music, but for the sake of the gospel.




The Book of Psalms for Singing


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The Ministry of Music


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A practical handbook on music and its application in local church ministry. Widely used as a textbook in Bible schools.




Sing!


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Sing! has grown from Keith and Kristyn Getty’s passion for congregational singing; it’s been formed by their traveling and playing and listening and discussing and learning and teaching all over the world. And in writing it, they have five key aims: • to discover why we sing and the overwhelming joy and holy privilege that comes with singing • to consider how singing impacts our hearts and minds and all of our lives • to cultivate a culture of family singing in our daily home life • to equip our churches for wholeheartedly singing to the Lord and one another as an expression of unity • to inspire us to see congregational singing as a radical witness to the world They have also added a few “bonus tracks” at the end with some more practical suggestions for different groups who are more deeply involved with church singing. God intends for this compelling vision of His people singing—a people joyfully joining together in song with brothers and sisters around the world and around his heavenly throne—to include you. He wants you,he wants us, to sing.




Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church


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Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church Drawing upon a wealth of experience and years of fieldwork, author Calvin Johansson sets forth detailed suggestions and practical ideas for growing the ministry of music in the local church. He offers readers a unique perspective on music’s role, disassociated from text, in Christian formation and worship. Written in two parts, the first (Practics) is concerned with the hands-on operation of a church music program. The second (Rationale) presents biblical fundamentals helpful in making musical choices.




When They Began to Sing


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What church service would be complete without music? And yet, many of us believe our music directors, choir members, and musicians perform simply to entertain us and bring balance to the service. In truth, their responsibility and privilege lies on a much higher level. They are each ministers who have been called to prepare the hearts of the congregants for the planting of the Word of God. "When They Began To Sing" focuses first on the commitment of spirit, mind, and body. Before the first note is ever formed, the intent of the heart must be examined. The tools found within the pages of this book are critical for building any music minister and their ministry.




The Music Minister, the Music and Ministry


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THE MUSIC MINISTER, THE MUSIC AND MINISTRY Discover your Music Ministry Leadership Potentials This book is a clarion calls to all workers and Music Ministers in the Kingdom of God to see their role as a divine assignment. It is a handbook for Pastors, Leaders in the Church, Worshippers, Musicians (Instrument players), Choristers (choir), Lovers of Music, Music Ministers, Ushers and all workers in the Kingdom of God who desire to plunge into a higher dimension of the glory. This Music Minister's Handbook will trigger the following questions in you and proffer solution to them How can I be a good Worker in the Kingdom of God How to be an excellent Music Minister Are you set to impact your generation by the glory of God through the gift of Music? What does it entails? What does it mean to Minister to the Lord? Is music ministry the same as the music industry? How can I compose a song? How can I maintain a good and constant relationship with my Pastor as a music minister? Who determines when I should launch an album? Should I listen to secular music? I know I am called to sing, how do I become my best? How to become effective in ministry as a leader? Discover the realities from this handbook that will propel you into becoming a worshipper and a leader in this great ministry of music. The music minister's handbook presents you with higher level of insight for living influential and enviable life as a music minister.