The following is excerpted from an article by Dr. Charlotte Kroeker in the ACDA’s Choral Journal in July. Partnerships often accomplish more than one of the partners can achieve alone. The relationship between the American Choral Directors Association and Church Music Institute is one fine example. ACDA is the premier, secular organization of professional choral […]
Overview: “Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church” by Calvin M. Johansson
Author Calvin M. Johansson offers an overview of his latest book, “Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church” (WestBow Press, 2019; ISBN-13: 978-1973643012), 214pp., $19.95. The overall premise which undergirds Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church is the Hebrew/Christian worldview applied to every aspect of life comprehensively and consistently. Such an all-encompassing foundation of […]
“Best Practices” Highlights
An overview of Rev. Peter W. Marty’s keynote address at CMI’s 2019 “Best Practices” seminar. Adding Frequencies to the Pastoral Heart: Beyond the Responsibility to Lead Going Off the Map as a Musician: Delighting in the Congregation as Part of One’s Call Beginning with Scripture Rev. Marty began a conversation with about 50 pastors, musicians, […]
Losing Our Lives to Find Them
How do you decide what is worth keeping? While searching for pictures of a lost loved one, boxes of old tax returns, complete with backup receipts and cancelled checks appeared. Pausing my photo mission momentarily, I began shredding the unneeded documents. The old paperwork, however, was a clear reminder of money spent: contributions and purchases […]
Meet the Summer Workshop Instructors
The Church Music Institute is proud to offer a timely online workshop that explores navigating the “New Normal” for those who lead worship with Dr. David Arcus and Dr. Don Horisberger, featured Clinicians as The 2020 Paul Lindsley Thomas and Hal Hopson Lecturers. The workshop will also including the film, Sacred Sound with Rev. Robin […]
Summer Workshop 2020 Schedule – Updated!
Until the Vaccine Arrives: An online workshop for Organists and Choir Directors that explores navigating the “new normal” for those who lead worship in the time of COVID-19. The Church Music Institute’s Summer Workshop for 2020, features Dr. David Arcus and Dr. Don Horisberger as the 2020 Paul Lindsley Thomas and Hal Hopson Lecturers, April […]