Why Is There A Band In The Sanctuary?
Guest Blogger Zach Light-Wells in an Associate Director of Music at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, and is earning a Master of Sacred Music in Choral Conducting from Perkins […]
27th of March 2019
Album Review – Pat Barrett, “Pat Barrett”
The Context You have probably heard Pat Barrett’s songs, if you have any exposure to Christian radio. This self-titled album is his first solo release, however. Barrett is a frequent […]
25th of March 2019
Questions for the Director – Education for Budding Music Ministers
Blogger Brian Hehn is the director of The Center for Congregational Song. QUESTION For someone graduating high school who wants to serve as a music minister or […]
22nd of March 2019
Album Review – Jeremy Moore, “Pillars”
The Context: “Pillars” is the second album from singer/songwriter Jeremy Moore. This album is a rearrangement of several hymns with pop, indie rock, southern rock, and folk sensibilities. Moore’s previous […]
20th of March 2019
Words, Music, and Surprises in Lent
Blogger Ginny Chilton Maxwell is Music Minister at Church of the Ascension in Norfolk, Virginia, where she serves as organist, choirmaster, and elementary music teacher. Right now we are […]
11th of March 2019
Calvin Symposium on Worship Round-Up
Author – Adam Perez is a doctoral student in liturgical studies at Duke Divinity School. Worship Across the Spectrum There are few places where the who’s who of worship across […]
5th of March 2019
To the Minister of Music: Leading Out Of a Hurt Place
Min. Rylan Harris is Minister of Worship & Arts at Ray of Hope Christian Church in Atlanta, Georgia while he pursues a Master of Religious Leadership with a concentration in Music […]
25th of February 2019
QUESTIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR: 25 Women Song-Writers You Should Know
Blogger Brian Hehn is the director of The Center for Congregational Song. Lots of Questions As the director of The Center for Congregational Song, I’m often asked questions for […]
20th of February 2019
Album Review – Hillsong Worship, “There is More (Live)”
The Context Hillsong Worship, not to be confused with Hillsong United or Hillsong Young & Free, is a behemoth in the “industry” of music for Christian worship. Considered individually, each […]
19th of February 2019
A Song of Renewal for the Lenten Season
Felicia Patton is a lifelong Chicago native and worship leader at Urban Village Church. Felicia received an undergraduate degree from North Park University followed by two graduate degrees from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. […]
