Singing
Why We Sing
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014The most beautiful instrument in any Christian service is the sound of the congregation singing.
Five Qualities of a Congregational Song
By Matt Boswell | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014The church has been given a song to sing, and Christ is its author, substance, and aim.
Reflections on “What Can Miserable Christians Sing?”
By Carl Trueman | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014There is nothing more universally relevant than preparing people for suffering and death.
My Congregation Barely Sings; How Can I Help?
By Jonathan Leeman | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014Eighteen tips on how to get your congregation singing.
Rediscovering Jesus’ Hymnbook
By Joe Holland | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014The benefits of singing Psalms and how to begin.
Music
Music and Meaning: Some Forms Are Better than Others
By Ken Myers | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014Christians adept at defending propositional truths often neglect to discern non-propositional meaning.
Music and Meaning: All Forms Are Valid
By Harold Best | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014Musical forms and genres are no more unredeemed or redeemed than a mountain sunset or a computer or a jazz tune.
Stylized Soundtracks and Sunday Morning
By Bobby Jamieson | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014For many, music is a stylized soundtrack to life. But when you come to church, leave your preferences at the door.
Leading
10 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask about Their Church’s Music
By K. Getty, K. Getty | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 08.08.2014The leaders of the church, and not the music leader or team, is ultimately responsible for how well the congregation is singing.
In Praise of Low-Budget, Non-Professional Music Ministries
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 08.23.2016I’m not saying the way my church “does” music is the only way, or even the best way. What I am saying is that the quality of music and especially the quality of singing is not dependent upon the size of your music budget.
9 Choices for a Healthy Music Ministry
By Mark Dever | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 08.24.2016The musical excellence we aim for should be more in the congregation than in the instrumentalists or vocalists who lead or accompany our singing.
Should Your Second Hire Be a Music Pastor?
By Bob Kauflin | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014A music pastor says, “Not necessarily.”
Nine Marks of a Healthy Worship Leader
By Alex Duke | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014“Whoa, those people love to sing about Jesus!” is always better than “Man, that guy is great!”
Who Should Pick the Music?
By Michael Lawrence | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014Three reasons why a pastor should choose a church’s songs.
Context
Pastors’ Forum: What do you do and not do to accommodate ethnic diversity in your worship service planning?
9Marks | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.23.2014Answers from Dave Furman, Kevin Hsu, Paul Martin, John Onwuchekwa, and Juan Sanchez. Dave Furman I will never lose the gospel for the sake of unity in diversity, but … keep reading…
Voices from Abroad: Biblical Faithfulness and Cultural Sensitivity
By J. Folmar, M. Lohmann, M. Prodigalidad, M. Campbell, P. Harshit, T. Cantrell | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.24.2014Editor’s Note: We asked a handful of pastors around the world the following question: “You are familiar with American churches, yet you pastor in a non-American context. What has your … keep reading…
Book Reviews on Worship
Book Review: True Worship, by Vaughn Roberts
Review by Isaac Adams | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 03.27.2014The fundamentals of the gospel, the church, music, and worship are so easily confused today; this book offers much-needed clarity.
Book Review: Engaging with God, by David Peterson
Review by John Power | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 05.03.2014David Peterson’s Engaging with God is one of those books that ends too soon.
Book Review: Unceasing Worship, by Harold Best
Review by John Power | 9Marks Journal: The Church Singing | 04.01.2014This book is a thoughtful, original contribution to the worship discussion.
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