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- Are Backing Tracks Good or Bad Church Music Accompaniment?Do pre-recorded tracks benefit the music ministry of a parish or denomination, or are they harmful to worship? Here are points where people stand on this issue of liturgical music.
- Back to Bach: What Happened to Great Church Music?The church used to be the home to phenomenal classical music like Bach's cantatas, Gregorian Chant, and Handel's oratorios. What happened? What changed church music from being great to being a set list of repetitive 7/11 songs? What have we lost?
- What Kind of Church Music Truly Honors God?God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John 4:24 Christian music is to teach Bible, to encourage godly behavior and to give testimony to Jesus Christ.
CD Review: Church MusicA highly anticipated album since David Crowder Band's last CD offering "Remedy" in 2007 was phenomenal.With a mix of rock, techno, pop, dance, and soft love ballads David Crowder band once again sets my expectations pretty high for their next release.- Early American Church MusicBrief discussion of singing in early American church music.
- Tips for Offering Great Church Music on a Small BudgetSome ideas and suggestions for creative worship music on a small budget.
- Church Music: Is it a Calling or Career?My journey through a music ministry career and calling into motherhood.
- How to Create a Church Music BudgetThis article explains how I set about creating a budget for music ministry.
- 'Give Us Rest,' the Last and Final Album of the David Crowder BandWhat's next for the David Crowder Band?
Music Doesn't Offend YouMany times music gets stereotyped by the common lyrics that are associated with that style.
Alternating Between Two Churches: Benefits from Personal ExperienceMany church-goers find one church to go to, often one in their own neighborhood, and then stick with that one church, provided they've decided it's the right one. There are a variety of ways to attend church, including alternating between two churches.
Farewell to the David Crowder BandThe David Crowder Band has announced that they are dismantling on their website. This is a loss for Christian Radio as they are one of the most unique bands I have ever encountered. See the reason for their split and what's next for them?
Going to ChurchDo you remember the first time that you attended church? Do you remember the first time that you were saved? Do you remember the first time that you were baptized? Think about it.
What to Expect at a Military Church ServiceA military church service is unique because it is rooted in the extreme emphasis which is placed on spiritual matters by lonely soldiers.
Alternatives to Traditional ChurchesMany people are beginning to think outside the box of the standard concept of "church."- Six Big Reasons Why My Church Will GrowChurches succeed for definite reasons. Keep these principles in mind and your church will grow as well.
Giving Thanks for Our Church's Music MinistryWow! Our church's Christmas program was this weekend; my tank is filled to the top with Christmas spirit, love and joy! Overflowing, actually!! What would a church service be like without the gift of music? That is hard to imagine.- Why People Don't Go to ChurchMy opinions on the reasons why some people do not attend church.
- Is Music Good or Evil?Read on to learn whether music is good or evil and how one man's story can illustrate church music considerations.
- Church WorkoutsBored at Church? Workout! Practice these three simple exercises and you can firm your physique while cleansing your soul.
- Why Go to Church?It's no secret that the majority of people in this country are no longer attending church.
Peace Be Still or Piece of Steel?After several recent church shootings and the deaths of pastors, many churches are considering allowing guns and/or armed security.
Tips on Speed Learning the Hallelujah ChorusSuggestions to help learn the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah quickly and easily- Getting Your Husband to ChurchA personal story of how one woman succeeded in getting her husband to church with her.
- My Evil Landlady Won't Let Me WorkI've been out of touch a lot lately. There are several good reasons but never a good excuse...
- Crouching Church Hidden JesusA look at what we find and what wen don't find in the institutions claiming to represent Christ
- My ChurchA spiritual poem about the Lord's Earth.
- If I Had it to Do Over!Having my husband present during childbirth was not what I expected.
The Weird Places Some Churches CongregateSome churches meet in weird places. For some, these humble meeting places are better than the grand cathedrals.
How to Get Your Kids to Sit Quietly in ChurchFor many families with small kids, attending church each week can present at least a few challenges. Here are some ideas to make attending church with children more enjoyable.- Modern Church Services: Style Over SubstanceHow far can we or should we go in making the Gospel "relevant' before we begin to compromise the message?
- Ethnomusicology and Missions:An Understanding of the New Role of Music MissionaryThe assertion that an indiginous hymnody marks an indiginous Christianity is one that is becoming more and more true. A trained Christian ethnomusicologist on the mission field is a previously untapped asset to any field team.
