Music Ministry
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Celebratory Songs of Remembrance for the Lord’s Table
As I have rediscovered and grown in love and appreciation for the ordinance of the Lord's Table, music has been one of the biggest catalysts for growth. Following is a list of songs…
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“God made the right call” – Professional and pastoral advice at the Sing Conference (Lessons from SING! Part 3)
I don't make mistakes. I have you right where I want you. The tools, the resources, the time constraints, the responsibilities, the struggles, the family, and the church I have given you...they are…
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My worth and my unworthiness (Lessons from SING! Part 2)
Two wonders here that I confess, My worth and my unworthiness. My worth is not found in my musical talents and abilities. My worth is only found in Christ.
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Christ Won the Victory: A Redemption Story (Lessons from SING! Part 1)
I was there as an attendee who could sing both Victory in Jesus and Christus Victor with joy and confidence - without guilt or shame. In many ways, being back in this same…
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Lessons from the 2024 Sing Conference: An Introduction
This year I had the opportunity to attend SING! the Getty Music Worship Conference. The Sing! Conference is "A creative collaboration of hymn writers and expositors celebrating the greatest songs ever composed." Attendees…
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My rogue pinky: lessons in gratitude, music, my gifts, and kitchen safety
For those few brief days, I had to accept the reality that I might have to stop playing. I'm still kind of in awe that I've been playing the piano for over two…
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Christ’s Church & Gospel Truth (Blessings from an Unsuccessful Church Merger Part 6)
What made "the church" - and what makes it today? It is the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and the gospel truth of Jesus Christ (His atoning death, burial, and resurrection) that…
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Love has a bigger table (Blessings from an Unsuccessful Church Merger Part 5)
Participating in this observance with these believers we had come to know and serve alongside filled me with awe and gratitude. Not only was I being welcomed at the Lord's Table - a…
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God alone is worthy (Blessings from an Unsuccessful Church Merger Part 4)
So one of the biggest lessons I learned from this merger was to hold "my ministry" loosely, with open hands. To always remember that He alone is worthy. To not get caught up…
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In my Father’s house there’s a place for me… (Blessings from an Unsuccessful Church Merger Part 2)
A few weeks after the merger conversation stopped and the churches parted ways, someone asked me how I was feeling about it all. One of the first things I mentioned was that I…
