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Hope with a blueprint

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Derric Johnson

J. C. Penney was sitting behind his executive desk when Dr. David LaShana was ushered into the large penthouse office. Dr. LaShana, then the President of George Fox University, was ...

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Paper piles and procrastination

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Cheri Walters

I have a confession. Even though I have written on this subject a number of times, and even though I am a very tidy person (well, okay, B+ for tid...

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Bringing order out of chaos

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Steve Phifer

... everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. (1 Corinthians 14:39 NIV) I have heard it said that the role of the artist in society is to bring ...

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iLevite Institute

Vocal

Getting organized for your singers
June 2009 | Chris Beatty
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As you might imagine, my priorities for getting organized are a little different than those of a normal choir director or administrator. That's because as a Christian vocal coach, my focus is on buil [ ... ]


Mentionable ministry mishaps
June 2009 | Carole Brewer
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Putting yourself out there has its risks. The heart is pumped with excitement, the brain is focused, and then, wham! The unexpected attention-grabber turns a well-prepared message into a comed [ ... ]


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Instrumental

The Best Acoustic Solution for Drums That I've Ever Seen
June 2009 | Bruce Gust
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My first gig was with the Teen Chorale at Brighton Community Church (BCC) in Rochester, NY. It was a big deal. It was a big church, and we actually did several gigs around the city. The challenge, of  [ ... ]


Creative restraint: Part 4 - The Hi-hat
April 2009 | Bruce Gust
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This is the fourth and final installment in the "Creative Restraint" series. In the last two installments, we looked at the snare and the kick drum. Today, we're going to consider the hi-hat.


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Technical

Has your technology replaced your ministry?
November 2008 | Chris Paschen
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Each month I receive several magazines which deal with Audio/Visual technologies in addition to several that deal with computer technologies. I also listen to a few hours of tech podcasts each week. B [ ... ]


iTunes in ministry
November 2008 | Chris Paschen
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I'm sure you've heard of iTunes, but did you ever think that you could use it as a part of your ministry? This month, I'd like to share one practical use of technology that I used to help my own mini [ ... ]


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Drama

A cautionary Easter tale
April 2009 | Deborah Craig-Claar
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Another Easter has come and gone, and I am certain that there were thousands of radiant worship services, soaring musical offerings, and moving dramatic portrayals of the season that celebrates our  [ ... ]


Picturing the Passion - Part 3
February 2009 | Deborah Craig-Claar
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Lowering the Body, the Burial, and the Resurrection [It's] quite a responsibility – and quite an honor and privilege: helping people feel like they were there at the foot of Calvary; reminding them [ ... ]


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Leading / Planning

Small Church Worship - Variety is Vital!
June 2009 | Henry Maxey
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It is important to know when you sang a hymn the last time. A variety is vital! So get a hymnal, put your name on the front, and keep it at home. After every service, find each hymn you used and [ ... ]


Small Church Worship- Summer evening worship
April 2009 | Henry Maxey
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Well, here comes summer. Sunday evening worship times seem to grow smaller. What can you, the Music Worship Leader, do to keep the folks coming? Well, here are some off the wall ideas, but if you  [ ... ]


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Children / Youth

Students...from your church...into the world
December 2008 | Dennis Allen
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As we begin this new year, I pray that you have asked the Lord for a "fresh" vision of ministry for 2009. Times change so fast these days, and we all need all the Lord's direction and inspiration. St [ ... ]


Copyright / Legal

A legal video memory
June 2009 | Susan Fontaine Godwin
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It's the perfect gift for campers-capturing the colors, sights, sounds and highlights in video footage to chronicle their life-changing summer adventures. Accessible and user-friendly technology make  [ ... ]


Copyright clearance planning
December 2008 | Susan Fontaine Godwin
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As the curtain falls on festive Christmas programs, there's a hushed sigh of relief echoing from Worship Leaders across the land. Months of dedicated planning, rehearsals, and performances have culmi [ ... ]


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iLevite Labs

Software

A-PDF Watermark
March 2009 | Chris Paschen
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  A-PDF Watermark
Platform: Windows
Cost: $27.00
Website: www.a-pdf.com/watermark
Review: Have you ever wanted to write a note on a bunch of pages of a document? Or add the church (or other) lo [ ... ]


PC Chrono
March 2009 | Chris Paschen
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  PC Chrono
Platform: Windows
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.highspheres.com/products/pc_chrono /
  There are a number of programs that I don't use everyday, but when I need to do a special  [ ... ]


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Books

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Nancy Guthrie)
January 2009 | Bill Rayborn
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Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross:
Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter Edited by Nancy Guthrie 152 pages, paperback, Crossway Books
ISBN-13: [ ... ]


A Ladder out of Depression (Bonnie Keen)
November 2008 | Bill Rayborn
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Keyboard Music

Eventide (Jay Rouse)
December 2008 | Chris Paschen
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I always wonder what the composer/arranger or publisher was thinking when they decide the order of the songs in an instrumental collection.


Illuminations: Reflections on Christmas (Jay Rouse)
November 2008 | Chris Paschen
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Audio

Amazed by America (Steve Amerson)
March 2009 | Bill Rayborn
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Amazed by America
Steve Amerson
Artist's web site: www.AmazedByAmerica.com Publiser/Distributor: Amerson Music Ministries, 11856 Balboa Blvd, #337, Granada Hills, CA 01344, 818-368-0749 Most of yo [ ... ]


I Believe There is More (Don Moen)
March 2009 | Bill Rayborn
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I Believe There is More Don Moen
Artist's web site: Publiser/Distributor: Integrity Music I suspect many of you are fans of Don Moen, as am I. I guess I have known Don and those who know him fo [ ... ]


Unchangeable (Shelley Jennings)
November 2008 | Bill Rayborn
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UNCHANGEABLE Shelley Jennings
311 Ministries, Inc. PO Box 210554, Nashville, TN 37221 http://www.shelleyjennings.com When I heard that my friend John Jennings was leaving Word Music after many year [ ... ]


Offers and Resources

Rayborn Report - Offers

Patriotic Choir Music: Free Anthem!

From Counterpoint Music: Order Welcome Home Soldier (15 minute mini-musical) for $75 and receive the [ ... ]


Free Downloads at LifewayWorship.com

FOUR NEW TITLES have just been added, making almost 900 songs available for immediate download at Li [ ... ]


Free Promo Pak

LifeWay Worship is offering a Free Promo Pak (choral book/listening CD) for The Ornament, the new Ch [ ... ]


31% Discount

Music Resources wants to be your music supplier. We give 30% discount on choral music and give good [ ... ]


Planning

THIS WORKED: Adult Choir Reunion

If your church has a choir, chances are you are always looking for ways to increase your choir membership. Some have suggested that 10% of your church's membership is a goal for your adult choir. But, [ ... ]


Web

GigaPan @ the 2009 inauguration

So you think nobody is watching? This is a photo from the 2009 Inauguration.  Click on the link below and then click on VIEW ALL on the left side.

Use your + key to enlarge and - to reduce size. You [ ... ]


Flowers2Mail.com

Here is another one to bookmark for sure How many times has someone done well on a solo or helped you with a project? Or, maybe a choir member is ill. How about sending them flowers? No, no, the real [ ... ]


PeriodicVideos.com

Make the periodic table of elements interesting to your kids. This site will give you a video tour of each element. It makes something that many will find boring come to life. http://www.periodicvide [ ... ]


CaringBridge.com

For someone who is ill There is a great free site called Caring Bridge that will connect family and friends to share information, love, and support during a health crisis, treatment, and recovery. In [ ... ]


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Diversions

POTPOURRI - Brain Teaser - Bible Books
June 2009

Here is a brain teaser you might use in your choir paper, at a party, or for a break in choir rehearsal. Hidden in the story below are the names of 16 [ ... ]


POTPOURRI - Brain Teaser answers - Bible Books
June 2009

Bible Brain Teaser Answers Here are the answers to the Bible Brain Teasers. Answers are in italics and bold. I once made a remark about the hidden  [ ... ]


POTPOURRI: Another free service from Google
May 2009

Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone or your home phone speed dial: 1-800-goog411 or 1-800-466-4411. This is an awesome service from Goog [ ... ]


POTPOURRI: Colloquium on Baptist Church Music
May 2009

On September 24-25, 2009, the Center for Christian Music Studies at Baylor University is sponsoring a Colloquium on Baptist Church Music in commemorat [ ... ]


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News

NEWS - Gaither artists return to Rector, AR

They join the Helping Hands benefit. Isaacs, Guy Penrod, Russ Taff, Dailey & Vincent and Kevin Williams will appear at the second annual benefit concert with an Internet auction to includes a sig [ ... ]


Mailing Lists

Church-Music (CM) List

Church-Music (CM)
This is a resource list where you may post to ask questions, seek certain music, or search for ideas others will have about a certain thing. Find out of print music or search for a  [ ... ]


Church-Music-Discuss (CMD)

This list allows more free-wheeling discussions of items of interest to church music and worship leaders. Here you may post a discussion topic and get many opinions, all in good taste. To subscribe:  [ ... ]


ChurchSoloist

ChurchSoloist This list is for church soloists...whether vocal or instrumental. Trade ideas, find music, etc. To subscribe: Send a blank e-mail to (churchsoloist-subscribe@yahoogroups.com)


Bills Punch Line (BPL)

Bills Punch Line (BPL) A daily (M-F) listing of jokes clean enough to send to your mother or daughter or forward to your pastor. To subscribe: Send a blank e-mail to (bills-punch-line-subscribe@yah [ ... ]


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