Discipling Music Ministry: Twenty-first Century DirectionsThe church has always been tempted to adopt the world's values---even in music. Without indulging in culture-bashing, Johansson shows how much modern church music has degenerated into world-affirming pap with bland musical structures and insipid lyrics. Both words and music can---and should---communicate the Gospel and effectively disciple listeners. Johansson explains how you can do it. 160 pages, softcover from Hendrickson. |
Contents
The Purpose of Church Music | 12 |
Culture | 20 |
Setting Out the Problem | 31 |
Copyright | |
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