~by Jeff Redding. A church member once asked how I was feeling on what was my last Sunday to lead worship at the church I was serving. I thought about it for a second. “I think I know how Peter felt when he was about to jump out of the Read More
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Help! I’ve never directed a choir before
~by Kevin Bengtson. What happens when your Music Minister or Choir Director has resigned, and you aren’t able to find someone to come in to lead your choir. You may love the choir, and there are about 15-20 people that love to sing in the choir. Your pastor and congregation Read More
A Focus on Faith
~by John Roberts. Faith is one of the most challenging components of the Christian life. For those of us who call ourselves Christ followers, faith is the evidence that Christ has been given authority over our hearts and, in turn, our lives. For the Christian, faith is hard. When life Read More
New Songs on a Setlist
If you’ve been playing the same songs over and over again, sometimes there comes a point when even the songs that your congregation loves, are starting to feel over-played. The words have come out of your mouth so many times that they’ve started to lose their meaning – for both Read More
Sing From Your Story
~ by Jay Rouse. Years ago, I had a minister of music who always told us, “Sing from your story.” That always resonated with me, but if I’m honest, I didn’t fully understand it. In fact, I’m still trying to figure it out, because to sing from my story, I’ve Read More
How to Start a Brand New Choir, Christmas Program Wrap-up
We asked Matt Williams a few more questions about how the Christmas program went for his community choir and what the future of the choir looks like. We want to share his experience with you and we hope this encourages you as you consider starting a choir and as you Read More
Learning Silence
2019 is here! The church platform has been returned to its normal setup after the Christmas programs. The poinsettias have been removed from the sanctuary window sills. At home, the Christmas decorations are packed up again and beginning to settle to the bottom of the Rubbermaid storage bins in the Read More
Song Devotional Series: Silent Night
Silent Night Holy Night with Savior King – Devotional Bill Myers Imagine the scene leading up to that first Christmas. A newly-engaged young couple expecting a child is forced to journey to a town far away to register for a census. Consider the chaos of that situation. After they arrive Read More
Song Devotional Series: When I Think Upon Christmas
When I Think Upon Christmas – Devotional John Roberts Have you ever prayed to God had heard nothing? It can cause feelings of abandonment and shame all rolled into one empty feeling. God’s people probably felt that way too before Jesus arrived on the scene. We know from history that Read More
Song Devotional Series: Prince of Heaven
Prince of Heaven – Devotional Rick Nelson All of eternity hinges on the answer to this question – how does sinful humanity regain peace with a holy God? God made a way back to peace with Him through Jesus, and the church has been called to announce that peace to Read More