Music Ministry

This work is an introduction to church music administration that provides insight into the responsibilities and demands placed on the person who heads the music program of a church. The chapters are written by various experts in their fields and address the topics of weekly worship planning, choir rehearsal preparation, recruitment, church staff relationships, financial management, working with children and youth choirs, and leading orchestras and handbell choirs. This addition to the Smyth & Helwys Help! series is a must-have for those just beginning a church music ministry or for seasoned professionals looking to improve the administration of their music programs.

What is the role of music in the twenty-first century church--and what should it be? Johansson examines this and other crucial questions concerning church music and offers "redirection" for the function of music ministry in the life of the modern church.

This book is designed to provide practical orientation to the thousands of church members who volunteer to serve both vocally and instrumentally in the music program of their church through choral groups, instrumental groups, and special music selections.

In this resource for Christian guitarists who are in, or who are contemplating joining a praise and worship team, or music ministry, Vigh discusses the skills necessary to function in a team environment. (Music)

This booklet assesses the music unit (popularly referred to as the ‘Music Ministry’) of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries as a means of discovering how music departments of Nigerian Pentecostal churches (especially those based in Yorùbáland) operate. It is a must read as it evaluates the history, structure and departments within the Music Ministry of Dr D.K. Olukoya's church.

Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church Drawing upon a wealth of experience and years of fieldwork, author Calvin Johansson sets forth detailed suggestions and practical ideas for growing the ministry of music in the local church. He offers readers a unique perspective on music’s role, disassociated from text, in Christian formation and worship. Written in two parts, the first (Practics) is concerned with the hands-on operation of a church music program. The second (Rationale) presents biblical fundamentals helpful in making musical choices.

THE MUSIC MINISTER, THE MUSIC AND MINISTRY Discover your Music Ministry Leadership Potentials This book is a clarion calls to all workers and Music Ministers in the Kingdom of God to see their role as a divine assignment. It is a handbook for Pastors, Leaders in the Church, Worshippers, Musicians (Instrument players), Choristers (choir), Lovers of Music, Music Ministers, Ushers and all workers in the Kingdom of God who desire to plunge into a higher dimension of the glory. This Music Minister's Handbook will trigger the following questions in you and proffer solution to them How can I be a good Worker in the Kingdom of God How to be an excellent Music Minister Are you set to impact your generation by the glory of God through the gift of Music? What does it entails? What does it mean to Minister to the Lord? Is music ministry the same as the music industry? How can I compose a song? How can I maintain a good and constant relationship with my Pastor as a music minister? Who determines when I should launch an album? Should I listen to secular music? I know I am called to sing, how do I become my best? How to become effective in ministry as a leader? Discover the realities from this handbook that will propel you into becoming a worshipper and a leader in this great ministry of music. The music minister's handbook presents you with higher level of insight for living influential and enviable life as a music minister.