Now in a new edition! Just as the ministry of preaching requires preparation of the heart and mind of the minister, so to do choir members need to prepare their hearts and voices to be attuned to the work of the Holy Spirit through them. Leading music minister Ken Osbeck provides devotionals that adapt easily for use as preparation of heart and soul in rehearsals or just before the choir performance. Each "warm up" includes a scripture reading, an applied devotional reading, a pertinent idea for group discussion and engagement, a suggestion for group singing, a meditative prayer, and a final take-away thought.

A helpful sourcebook of musical fundamentals designed to make every choir member knowledgeable and confident. Includes a glossary of musical terms.

For use by choirs and music ensembles. Prayer warm-ups for weekly, seasonal and holy days, as well as many occasions for music ministers.

The first in a new series, Devotions for Choirs: Book 1 contains devotions for choirs to use for all occasions that follow the Christian Year. The volume contains a devotion based on the Gospel appropriate for each Sunday, plus extra devotions for Christmas, Easter, Choir outings, birthdays, and so forth. A prayer completes each devotion. The resource provides quality devotional material for use in any size church choir setting. - Each devotional based on a Gospel lesson - Follows the Christian Year, but not limited to churches using that format - Includes a devotion for every Sunday plus extras for special occasions - Can be used at choir rehearsals or before worship service begins - Contains a strong scriptural content that can be tied to the sermon idea for that week

Preaching to the Choir imparts practical and pastoral wisdom to church musicians in their vocation as choir directors. This updated second edition attends to recent challenges choir directors have encountered and provides guidance as they look to the future.

A practical handbook on music and its application in local church ministry. Widely used as a textbook in Bible schools.

Presents the stories of fifty-two Bible characters through short monologues.

What happens when we praise God? What are the benefits of praising Him? Do you know what praise actually means? In Holy Roar, Chris Tomlin and Darren Whitehead share a fresh perspective from the worship practices of the ancient world. They take readers on a praise journey that answers questions and provides valuable insight. After reading Holy Roar, you will: Grow an understanding of praise with Darren's unique insights. Gain a deeper understanding of how to worship. Be inspired as Chris shares how those insights take shape in the stories behind some of your favorite worship songs, including "How Great Is Our God," "We Fall Down," and "Good Good Father." Holy Roar is for: Readers of all ages interested in growing their faith Pastors, worship leaders, and small group teachers leading believers In the ancient world, something extraordinary happened when God's people gathered to worship Him. It was more than just singing; it was a declaration, a proclamation, a time to fully embody praise to God for who He is and what He has done. In fact, in the Psalms, seven Hebrew words are translated into the English word praise, each of which represents a different aspect of what it means to truly praise God.

The purpose of these dramatized hymn stories is to encourage a rediscovery by God's people of the events that underly some of the great hymns of our spiritual heritage.

This resource is designed to help those in the parish who direct church choirs but have no formal training directing.