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How RAM Can Help Your Church
Written on 4 Dec, 2009 at 10:42 in Featured, Update | viewed 47 times and users have made 0 comments so far
I’ve been thrilled this year with the ways that Religious Affections Ministries has been able to help pastors and churches think biblically about worship and music. We’ve ministered in over 30 churches in addition to several conferences for a total... (Continue reading)
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Written on 31 Aug, 2009 at 13:32 in Featured, Service Planning | viewed 339 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Conservative churches that want to do a special service around Christmas time often have a hard time finding quality “pre-packaged” programs. So what are other alternatives? One of the best and most flexible options, in my opinion, is “A Festival of... (Continue reading)
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Written on 27 Aug, 2009 at 9:28 in Book Reviews, Featured | viewed 308 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice, by Bryan Chapell. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. 307 pp. $24.99. “Structures tell stories.” So opens Bryan Chapell’s recent volume, Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice, published by Baker Academic. Chapell,... (Continue reading)
Grateful for your support
Written on 8 Aug, 2009 at 8:00 in Featured, Update | viewed 152 times and users have made 0 comments so far
After six months of this year, I wanted to take the time to personally thank our readers for your financial and prayer support of Religious Affections Ministries. As you know, RAM is dependent upon donations like yours, and so I’m... (Continue reading)
Get help with music ministry issues at the Camp Joy Music Minsitry Retreat
Written on 1 Jul, 2009 at 10:58 in Featured, Update | viewed 132 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Whether you’re a pastor, full-time music director, or lay church musician, the 3rd Annual Camp Joy Music Ministry Retreat will be well-worth your time! If you are a pastor or director, we have special sessions planned just for you, Thursday evening... (Continue reading)
Orderly Worship
Written on 27 Mar, 2009 at 9:00 in Articles on Worship, Editor's Picks, Featured, Service Planning | viewed 398 times and users have made 2 comments so far
Pastors have the responsibility of planning and leading the congregational worship services in their churches. Does it matter how those services are ordered? Some church leaders favor spontaneity and freedom in their worship. If someone has a testimony or favorite hymn... (Continue reading)
Only One Week to Register for Camp Joy Music Ministry Conference!
Written on 13 Jan, 2009 at 10:45 in News & Reviews | viewed 341 times and users have made 2 comments so far
Registrations have been coming in for the Camp Joy Music Ministry Conference. If you haven’t registered yet, you still have one week! Kevin Bauder Preaching on What Makes a Good Hymn Text This year our keynote speaker is Dr. Kevin Bauder from... (Continue reading)
Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol
Written on 8 Dec, 2008 at 14:00 in Worship in Song | viewed 238 times and users have made 0 comments so far
Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist that because the Bible says nothing explicitly regarding the kind of music that pleases God, God must... (Continue reading)
Orderly Worship
Written on 27 Aug, 2008 at 12:00 in Service Planning | viewed 620 times and users have made 0 comments so far
As pastors and music directors, we have the responsibility of planning and leading the congregational worship services in our churches. Does it matter how those services are ordered? Some church leaders favor spontaneity and freedom in their worship. If someone... (Continue reading)
Pastors: Help Your Musicians Plan Orderly Worship
Written on 11 Aug, 2008 at 12:00 in Service Planning | viewed 397 times and users have made 0 comments so far
One great weakness in church worship today is that pastors have entirely given up the planning of services to musicians. This wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing if the musicians worked with the pastors, and there is certainly benefit to... (Continue reading)
