I made a breakthrough this week in my journey with my role as a facilitator of music ministry, as a professional and in my personal life. That breakthrough came with the discovery of the Voice Study Centre! They offer a completely online Masters degree and/or Postgraduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy, including a specialisation in Singing… Continue reading Discovering my Goal: Music Therapy Through Singing
Today I went to a counselling session at my 'local' counsellor in downtown Wellington. A lovely (and spunky) Christian lady, this was our second meeting together after what I felt to be a rocky first session. Today I was glad to find that we were exactly on the same page in regards to our values,… Continue reading Today I went to Counselling…(and I learnt about Singing)
I am caught between a rock and a hard place: the calling to ministry? Or a calling to therapy? Some would say that both can exist at once, but in this case, I am not so sure. I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry at Moody Bible… Continue reading Vocation vs. Calling? Practice vs. Patience?
It was me and my umbrella against the world today. In a dress and sandals, which were totally not appropriate for blistering rains in downtown Chicago, I found myself facing the wind, umbrella in hand, pushing down State St to the Chicago Library. I was applying for my visitor's visa to South Africa (where my… Continue reading Rain, Pain, God & PSALMS
One of the most common conversations I think we have about worship is the balance between old/new, traditional/contemporary, hymns/songs. On a Sunday morning at church we often spend longer singing than anything else - and yet instead of being an area of unity in praise of God, it can be a source of frustration and… Continue reading Pete Crockett | Ethnodoxology of Scottish Worship
I'm a poor man, made a rich man, in your house and at your table Healed and wounded, freely broken Sea too great and water falling ~Strahan~ Listen to Strahan's album 'Vulnerability' here Strahan is a musical artist, poet, modern psalter, with the intention of ministry and healing and liberation always on his lips.You don't… Continue reading Strahan Album Release | Vulnerability
Over the past 2 months, I have been intentionally listening to every favourited song (yes, almost 200 of them), every new release, and every Discover Weekly playlist that I have on Spotify for the sake of creating this playlist. My intentions in creating this playlist would be for our benefit, as followers of Jesus Christ,… Continue reading Christian Truth in Song | A Spotify Playlist
On the surface.. Cityalight manage to walk the line between the Getty-ish hymns style that my parents love, and a more contemporary feel that appeals to the younger generation too. This is a great EP, uplifting, strong vocals and a good mix of upbeat and thoughtful. It covers a range of themes, such as confidence… Continue reading | CityAlight – Yet not I | Review – Music Ministry
The meaning of this title sometimes surprises me, and it may surprise you, especially coming from a blog site devoted to Music! However, if I didn't believe this, this blog might not have existed. Because the purpose of this site is to discover how music can improve and benefit areas of ministry, not how music… Continue reading Music is Not the Be All and End All…
Music Ministry has existed since the creation of the nation of Israel. The ministry of music was assigned to a particular people (the Levites) and their focus was to be on perfecting the ministry of music unto God and for the nation to worship God. This tradition continued during the times of Kings. The Psalms… Continue reading The Importance of Music Ministry in Christian Settings
The Ministry of Music 