One of the most overlooked voices in America concerning revival was the evangelist R.A. Torrey. Mostly known for the volumes of books he wrote on prayer and the Holy Spirit, he also holds a place in history as a worldwide evangelist. Following in the footsteps of D.L. Moody and Ira Sankey, Torrey stepped out in the… Read more
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Singing from the Heart – Understanding with the Mind
Across the United States and around the world our worship services have been significantly altered by the coronavirus pandemic. Handshakes have been replaced by elbow bumps and close fellowship has given way to sitting in every other pew. But the most disturbing changes in our worship have to do with singing. Concerns over whether or… Read more
Teaching Listening Skills to Improve Choral Blend | Conducting Tips
There are numerous reasons why you should teach your choir to listen to one another as they sing. Improving their listening skills will have an effect on the quality of sound your choir produces. Specifically, the choir that learns to listen as they sing will be a well balanced and well blended group. So, teaching… Read more
How to Improve Your Church Music Ministry | Preparation and Organization
Everything that you do for the Lord should be done for His honor and glory. Your music ministry is no exception. It is imperative you set the standard high and settle for nothing less. In order to have a successful music ministry there must be preparation and organization. Without this, any effort to improve your… Read more
How to Organize Church Music Samples and Preview Packs
It may be easier than you think to organize church music. As a musician, you’re always searching for good music. If you’re a music director, then you’re familiar choral clubs and have attended choral reading sessions in search new music. In either case, you’ve walked away with hundreds of single copies of anthems, octavos, and… Read more
4 Song Service Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When planning the typical worship service, the song service is often an after thought. What I mean by this is, many song leaders are content to hurriedly pick out the congregational songs at the last minute. This practice is totally unacceptable and will lead to making several mistakes. 1. The mistake of contradicting the message… Read more
Since Jesus Came Into My Heart | Pastor Ogawa’s Testimony
A Wonderful Change Has Been Wrought Dr. Ron White shared this video with our church during a recent missions conference. During Pastor Ogawa’s testimony, he tells us what part church music played in his decision to trust Christ. The chorus of Since Jesus Came Into My Heart made him desirous of the wonderful change that Jesus… Read more