Category: Music
Defining worship: Annual conference encourages leaders in vital ministry
Pastor Buddy Champion was joking, but his humor hinted at a truth worship leaders know all too well. “We have people here who think every worship service ought to be
The Battle Is The Lord’s – I Shall Not Be Afraid
Ministry, most of the time, is a joyous part of my life. It is my life. God called me to vocational ministry 40 years ago. I have no doubt His
Those who lead worship must worship too, leaders told 
One occupational hazard of ministry can be that it’s the minister’s “job” to lead worship, though he may not worship himself. “Sometimes we enter the worship area looking for those
Keith Hibbs to Retire from Office of Worship Resources
Keith Hibbs was in the eighth grade when he first felt the call to music ministry. “Everything from there to graduation from seminary in 1978 was preparation for that work,”
Creativity, Planning Helpful for Kids, Parents Amid Changes in Programs, Worship
According to a recent study by LifeWay Research, only 12% of Protestant churches currently are holding small groups for children. While some churches are planning to start back in September,
Livestreaming and Worship Music: Complying with Copyright During Online Services
As churches navigate the path of serving their congregations through the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, many have attempted to provide cohesive worship experiences. For some, incorporating music into online services has presented
OneDay Conference to Bring Pastors and Worship Leaders Together
Mike Harland has had a lot of conversations about worship. As director of LifeWay Worship, Harland noticed how often those conversations were with pastors who wanted to talk about issues, challenges, or sometimes just
Children’s Choir to perform March 2 in Sheffield Park, Lynn Haven
The public is invited to two performances by a 151-member children’s choir on Saturday, March 2, in Lynn Haven, Florida. The Alabama Baptist Children’s Honor Choir (CHC) will present a
Is Your Church Following All Copyright Laws?
Does your church live stream its worship services? Play music when callers are put on hold on the telephone? Photocopy music compositions for choir use? If you answered yes to
by Dogwood