Music

Article Service of Carols, Lessons, and Prayers
- By Barbara Dick
- Posted on December 10th, 2012
A Service of Carols, Lessons, and Prayers is traditional for some churches, in others it can be an additional service to your planned worship times or added with some adaptations. …
Article Music for the "Old Country Church"
- By Les O'Dell
- Posted on May 27th, 2012
What happens when churches, especially small rural congregations, find themselves without musical leadership? Perhaps no one feels comfortable leading songs, or maybe musicians…
Article Hip-Hop and Hymns
- By Dacari J. Middlebrooks
- Posted on April 25th, 2012
Sitting in a crowded Atlanta airport-music blasting through my earphones, I was approached by my pastor. He stated, “You must be listening to Jay Z?” I replied…
Article Singing as a Communal Spiritual Practice
- By Robin Knowles Wallace
- Posted on April 7th, 2012
Within worshiping communities we develop certain spiritual practices—prayer, praise, listening for God’s word, lament, gratitude, faithful living, kindness…
Article Singing Faith
- By Robert Gorrell
- Posted on March 4th, 2012
Isaac was a sick boy. He was often attacked and beaten up by other children. His only refuge was the church. There he enjoyed the peace that came with the great music of the…
Article 'Round Yon Virgin'?
- By Josh Tinley
- Posted on December 22nd, 2011
Explanations of 8 Funny-Sounding Christmas Carol Lyrics Christians have music for every season, but many of our most popular hymns and songs celebrate Jesus’ birth. This…