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Repetition Is Not the Enemy

I love old people. That might sound strange considering that my last blog post (click here) focused on young people; nevertheless, my mom worked in long-term care for the first half […]

Who Will Lead Our Music?

Introduction Over the summer, I was assisting several scholars with a project that explores how young people (aged 12 through 30) engage in worship. Utilizing ethnographic methods, our research team […]

Hymns by Abusers, Cancel Culture, and Pastoral Responsibility

This blog contains language about sexual assault and abuse. It contains the names of a few accused abusers for the benefit of those who are unaware of those allegations and […]

A Tale of Two Melodies – When Hymns Are to Be Sung in Cantonese Part IV of V

A Tale of Two Melodies – When Hymns Are to Be Sung in Cantonese (Part IV of V: Theological Reflection and Biblical Foundation of Singing Tone-matching Lyrics)   In the […]

Not-So-Ordinary Time

What a Hymnal Does I love hymnals for lots of reasons. I love that hymnals, especially denominational hymnals, showcase the breadth of the whole Christian tradition, as well as the […]

What is “showing off”? – PART II

This blog is a continuation of Part I. If you haven’t read Part I, click here. In Part I you’ll remember that we explored the cultural and practical dimensions of […]

What is “showing off”? – PART I

Blogger Shannan Baker is a postdoctoral fellow in music and digital humanities at Baylor University, where she recently finished her Ph.D. in Church Music (2022).        What is […]

The Hymn of the Month

  Does your congregation introduce a “hymn of the month” every four or five weeks? I once watched John L. Bell, a well-known figure in the world of congregational song, […]

Reflections on 3 Non-Classic Christmas Songs

Blogger Shannan Baker is a postdoctoral fellow in music and digital humanities at Baylor University, where she recently finished her Ph.D. in Church Music (2022). She is a member of […]

A Tale of Two Melodies – When Hymns Are to Be Sung in Cantonese Part III of V

A Tale of Two Melodies – When Hymns Are to Be Sung in Cantonese (Part III of V: The Myths)       The Myths As we have discussed in […]