Hope with a blueprint![]() 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 ... + Full story |
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| Getting organized for your singers June 2009 | Chris Beatty 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 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| The Best Acoustic Solution for Drums That I've Ever Seen June 2009 | Bruce Gust 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 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. | Other Articles | ||
| Has your technology replaced your ministry? November 2008 | Chris Paschen 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 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| A cautionary Easter tale April 2009 | Deborah Craig-Claar 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 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| Small Church Worship - Variety is Vital! June 2009 | Henry Maxey 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 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| Students...from your church...into the world December 2008 | Dennis Allen 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 [ ... ] |
| A legal video memory June 2009 | Susan Fontaine Godwin 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 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| A-PDF Watermark March 2009 | Chris Paschen
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PC Chrono March 2009 | Chris Paschen
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| Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross (Nancy Guthrie) January 2009 | Bill Rayborn Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: |
A Ladder out of Depression (Bonnie Keen) November 2008 | Bill Rayborn | Other Articles | ||
| Eventide (Jay Rouse) December 2008 | Chris Paschen 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 | Other Articles | ||
| Amazed by America (Steve Amerson) March 2009 | Bill Rayborn Amazed by America |
I Believe There is More (Don Moen) March 2009 | Bill Rayborn
I Believe There is More
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| Unchangeable (Shelley Jennings) November 2008 | Bill Rayborn UNCHANGEABLE
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| 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 [ ... ] |
| 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, [ ... ] |
| 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. |
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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||
| 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 [ ... ] |
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| 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 [ ... ] | Other Articles | ||