There was a time when the typical church music minister was overworked. That’s not as common today. In the olden days (aka my childhood) the music minister oversaw at least one choir, conducted midweek and Sunday morning rehearsals. There were elaborately produced programs every Christmas and Easter. As a teen… Read More
Songwriting is a craft. As in any craft – ice skating, painting, public speaking, cooking – there are best practices that border on being rules. These standards sometimes define the craft. For instance, if an ice skater glides into the spotlight carrying a stick and hitting a puck she’s no… Read More
I’m often asked to speak to worship leaders and their volunteers. I’ll sing or speak in a church’s services and then spend the afternoon – or at least lunch – with the musicians of the church. View Post
A group of business people take their seats around a conference table. A guy with a guitar enters, invites them all to stand, and the suited gathering sings the corporate mission statement. That doesn’t happen. Church is one of the very few places where people gather together and sing. And… Read More
Back in September my friends at Worship Leader magazine sent my rendition of “Just As I Am” out to their jillions of subscribers around the world. So first of all, thank you for that privilege, guys. If you haven’t heard the song, press the play button below. Just As I… Read More
According to some college chaplains at this conference I’m at this week, long term exposure to Christian music may have unsavory side-effects. View Post
Shaun Groves