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Is Music Neutral?
Music Carries a Message Even without Lyrics
Shelly Hamilton
December 13, 2011
Most Contemporary Christian Music proponents say music is neutral and therefore all music is acceptable for the Christian. They say it is only the lyrics that make music good or evil. Through the years, I’ve questioned different people regarding the neutrality of music.
Christian Living, Music, Music Ministry

Using Scripture to Prove Music
Our Music Must Be Acceptable to the Lord
Shelly Hamilton
November 30, 2011
The Bible is the basis and foundation of everything I believe. This is why I reference so much Scripture when I write about music. There are at least 500 verses in the Bible that refer to music. The Bible instructs believers to praise God, “In psalms and hymns and spiritual songs” (Ephesians 5:19).
Christian Living, Music, Music Ministry

Discerning the Fruit of Rock Music
5 Questions to Ask When Considering Music
Shelly Hamilton
November 02, 2011
Music is the accompaniment of life. The music a man chooses as his accompaniment says a lot about his lifestyle and his belief system. The world uses rock music to accompany themselves in their revelry and reflect their philosophy and approach to life.
Christian Living, Music, Music Ministry

A Musical Line
Being Separate in Our Music
Shelly Hamilton
October 26, 2011
What would you say the “spiritual temperature” of our society is today? Is it predominantly Christian? Are the world’s morals becoming more godly? Should Christians emulate the worldly cultural system we find ourselves in or be different—set apart?
Christian Living, Holiness, Music, Music Ministry

5 Things Good Music Does
What the Bible Says about Good Music
Kevan Bartlett
May 18, 2011
There are many criteria to evaluate music (technical, poetical, structural, and stylistic criteria). These and other judgments on the subject of music lead to some wide variations in response to the question, “What, exactly, is good music?”
Christian Living, Music, Music Ministry

Review: Why I Left The Contemporary Christian Music Movement
A Review of the Book by Dan Lucarini
Dr. Paul Chappell
April 04, 2011
This book offers a perspective few have written from—a Christian who was once involved in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) movement and has since changed his beliefs on music.
Book Reviews, Music

How to Build a Church Music Ministry
Practical, Biblical Helps for a Thriving Music Ministry
Dr. Ron Hamilton
April 12, 2010
It is difficult to put into words what elements are necessary to build a successful, effective church music ministry, but there are some general principles that must be followed.
Children's Ministry, Music

Working with Choirs
Dr. David Smith
March 29, 2010
Growing up in a musician’s home, I was exposed to many unique aspects of church music. Many times we would travel with Dad and listen to him sing and tell the stories of how the songs were written. Over the years, I also watched him work with many choirs...
Choir, Music

5 Steps to Build Your Choir
Maintaining a Healthy and Growing Choir
Kevan Bartlett
March 27, 2010
It is said that a healthy church is a growing church. Likewise, a healthy choir is a growing choir. The larger the group, the more potential impact the choir has. Set a goal to have a BIG choir. How big is BIG?
Choir, Music

Preparing an Easter Program
Four Steps to Prepare an Easter Program
Jon Guy
March 26, 2010
If you’ve ever done an Easter program with your choir and music team, you know it doesn’t just come together overnight. It’s important to take the right steps in preparing the presentation so God gets the glory and . . .
Choir, Music
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