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Compiled by Dean McIntyre Many of the resources listed in this bibliography are available from Cokesbury, Discipleship Resources, or The Upper Room.
Worship and Music Resources: Books
African American Christian Worship by Melva Wilson Costen. (Abingdon, 1993) A comprehensive, historical, theological, and practical treatment of African American worship. ¡Alabadle! Hispanic Christian Worship by Justo L. González, editor. (Abingdon, 1996) This book represents a wide variety of Hispanic Christian worship. Ancient Modern Worship: A Practical Guide to Blending Worship Styles, by Martin Thielen (Abingdon, 2000). Authentic Worship in a Changing Culture (CRC Publications, 1997). Baby Boomer Spirituality, by Craig K. Miller (Discipleship Resources, 1992 — OUT OF PRINT). Looks at ten essential values of the baby boomer generation. Useful for leaders seeking to reach out to boomers. Beyond the Worship Wars: Building Vital and Faithful Worship, by Thomas G. Long. (Alban Institute, 2001) Blended Worship, (book) by Robert Webber. (Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 1996) Blended Worship, (audiocassette) by Robert Webber (Institute for Worship Studies, PO Box 894, Wheaton, IL 60189-0897). An audiocassette guide to converge old and new styles. Blueprints for Worship by Andy Langford (Abingdon, 1993). A user's guide for United Methodist congregations. Celebrating Special Days: Worship Services for All Occasions (Abingdon). Services for homecoming, Lent, Advent, and marriage reaffirmation, and programs for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Rally Day, Children's Day, and Women's Day. Changing Your Tune: The Musician's Handbook for Creating Contemporary Worship, by Lynn Hurst. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1999.) Christian Worship and Technological Change, by Susan J. White (Abingdon, 1994). Explores ways in which technology and technological thinking have influenced planning for, studying, and participating in Christian public worship. Church for the Unchurched, by George Hunter (Abingdon, 1996). A Community of Joy: How to Create Contemporary Worship, by Timothy Wright (Abingdon, 1994). A helpful, straightforward approach to creating visitor-friendly and outreach-oriented ("seeker-oriented") worship. The book helps the reader understand the real costs and issues a congregation must face in making decisions about contemporary worship. The Complete Worship Leader, by Kevin J. Navarro. (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001). Contemporary Worship: A Sourcebook for Spirited-Traditional, Praise and Seeker Services, edited by Tim and Jan Wright (Abingdon, 1997). Contemporary Worship for the 21st Century: Worship or Evangelism? by Daniel T. Benedict and Craig K. Miller (Discipleship Resources, 1994). Identifies three basic formats for contemporary worship. Readers will learn that contemporary worship is not only about the new, it is also about rediscovering the rich history of the church's music and practice through the ages. Includes six examples of worship services. Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense, by John Frame (Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Company, 1997). The Conviction of Things Not Seen: Worship and Ministry in the 21st Century, Todd E. Johnson, ed. (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press/Baker Books, 2002). Creative Ways to Offer Praise: One Hundred Ideas for Sunday Worship, by Lisa Flinn and Barbara Younger (Abingdon; CC3-0687098459). Links worship with new ideas to increase laity participation in worship services. Designing Worship Teams: Finding & Nurturing Leaders for Creative Worship (Abingdon, 2002). Discipling Music Ministry: Twenty-first Century Directions, by Calvin M. Johansson. (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1992). Dynamic Worship: Mission Grace, Praise, and Power, by Kennon L. Callahan (Jossey-Bass, 1994). A useful, systematic text for planning worship. Entertainment Evangelism: Taking the Church Public, by Walt Kallestad (Abingdon, 1996). Faithquakes, by Leonard Sweet (Abingdon, 1995). A look at the shifting culture and what that means for the church. Guidelines 2005–2008: Worship (Abingdon). The basic job manual for local church worship chairpersons and others with worship responsibilities in their local churches. Hard Living People and Mainstream Christians, by Tex Sample (Abingdon, 1993). An insightful consideration of part of the population the church is least effective in reaching. How to Start a New Service: Your Church Can Reach New People, by Charles Arn (Baker Books, 1997). In Spirit & Truth: United Methodist Worship for the Emerging Church, by L. Edward Phillips and Sara Webb Phillips. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2000 — OUT OF PRINT). Journey to Jesus: The Worship, Evangelism, and Nurture Mission of the Church by Robert Webber (Abingdon) proposes a model of worship that emphasizes the stages of faith through which church members pass. Let Mt. Zion Rejoice! Music in the African American Church, by James Abbington (Judson Press, 2001). Lost in Wonder, Love, & Praise: Prayers for Christian Worship, by John Killinger (Abingdon). Includes calls to worship, opening prayers, affirmations of faith, offertory and pastoral prayers, benedictions, more. Ministry in an Oral Culture: Living with Will Rogers, Uncle Remus, and Minnie Pearl, by Tex Sample (Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994). New Harmonies: Choosing Contemporary Music for Worship, by Terri Bocklund McLean. (Alban Institute, 1998). The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church, by Barry Liesch. (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2001). NextChurch.Now: Creating New Faith Communities, by Craig Miller. (Nashville: Discipleship Resources, 2004). The Once and Future Church: Reinventing the Congregation for a New Mission Frontier, by Loren B. Mead (Alban Institute, 1991.) A helpful perspective for understanding the dramatic changes taking place for the church in its North American cultural context. Our God Reigns: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Praise and Worship Songs, by Phil Christensen and Shari MacDonald (Kregel Publications, 2000). Planning Blended Worship: The Creative Mixture of Old & New, by Robert Webber. (Abingdon, 1998). Praise Now! Ready-to-Use Services for Contemporary Worship, by Lynn Hurst and Sherrell Boles. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000. Public Reading of Scripture (Abingdon, 2002). Practical guide of the meaning and importance of reading Scripture and the spoken word in worship. Putting an End to Worship Wars, by Elmer Towns. (Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996 — OUT OF PRINT). Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for This Urgent Time, by Marva J. Dawn. (William B. Eerdmans, 1995). Readings in African American Church Music and Worship, compiled and edited by James Abbington (GIA Publications, 2001). ReConnecting: A Wesleyan Guide for the Renewal of Our Congregation, by Rob Weber. Leader's guide with DVD; Participant's Guide. (Nashville: Abingdon, 2002). Seven-week group experience designed to reconnect a congregation with some of the major themes and principles in the ministry of John Wesley, through prayer, readings, and journaling. Rediscovering Church: The Story and Vision of Willow Creek Community Church, by Lynne & Bill Hybels. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995). Reinventing Sunday: Breakthrough Ideas for Transforming Worship, by Brad Berglund (Judson Press, 2001). The Renewal of Sunday Worship, edited by Robert E. Webber (Hendrickson Publishers, 1995). Begins with an examination of the heritage and worship practices of more than sixty traditional and contemporary Christian denominations, ministries, and fellowships. Topical sections include extensive articles presenting models for worship renewal and resources for Sunday worship, preaching, and worship leadership. A Royal "Waste" of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World, by Marva J. Dawn. (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 1999). Searching for Seekers: Ministry with a New Generation of the Unchurched, by Mary Scifres (Abingdon, 1998). Signs of Wonder: The Phenomenon of Convergence in Modern Liturgical and Charismatic Churches, by Robert Webber (Star Song Publishing, 1992). A positive look at blended worship, in which liturgical worship and the praise and worship traditions are discovering the gift each can be to the other. So You're Thinking about Contemporary Worship, by Tim and Kathy Carson (Chalice Press, 1997). The Spectacle of Worship in a Wired World: Electronic Culture and the Gathered People of God, by Tex Sample (Abingdon, 1998). Starting a Seeker-Sensitive Service: How Traditional Churches Can Reach the Unchurched, by Ed Dobson. (Zondervan, 1993) Tells the story of what one congregation did and what it learned. Stones for Bread: A Critique of Contemporary Worship, by A. Daniel Frankforter. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001). Through the Church the Song Goes On: Preparing a Lutheran Hymnal for the 21st Century, by Commission on Worship, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, 1999). Transitions in Worship: Moving from Traditional to Contemporary, by Andy Langford (Abingdon, 1999). Transforming Congregations for the Future, by Loren B. Mead (Alban Institute, 1994). A sequel to The Once and Future Church, Mead outlines the way of inventing the congregation in terms of being "apostolic" congregations on the emerging mission frontier. Trouble at the Table: Gathering the Tribes for Worship, by Carol Doran & Thomas Troeger. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1992). Twelve Keys to an Effective Church, by Kennon L. Callahan (Jossey-Bass, 1997). The chapter on "Corporate, Dynamic Worship" considers aspects of vital worship that are important, regardless of the style of worship. The United Methodist Music and Worship Planner (2005—2006). Weekly planning suggestions Sunday by Sunday; includes full lectionary readings, suggested hymns, worship planning forms, and suggestions for choir, visual art, symbols. United Methodist Worship, by Hoyt L. Hickman (Abingdon, 1991). An introduction to United Methodist worship for ministers and laypersons. Vanishing Boundaries: The Religion of Mainline Protestant Baby Boomers, by Dean R. Hoge, Benton Johnson, and Donald A. Luidens (Westminster/John Knox Press, 1994). An in-depth study of this subset of the boomer generation. Visual Leadership: The Church Leader as ImageSmith by Rob Weber. (Nashville: Abingdon, 2002). Stresses the importance for a church leader in the current multisensory and multicultural society to lead through engaging people in the multisensory world of images. Welcoming the Stranger: A Public Theology of Worship and Evangelism, by Patrick Keifert (Fortress, 1992). A thoughtful and well-reasoned case for worship and evangelism being seen together. What Is "Contemporary" Worship? by Paul Westermeyer, Paul Bosch, Marianne Sawicki (Augsburg Fortress, 1995). Willow Creek Seeker Services: Evaluating a New Way of Doing Church, by G. A. Pritchard. (Baker Books, 1996). Worship Come to Its Senses, by Don Saliers. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1996). Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God, by Sally Morgenthaler (Zondervan, 1995). A critique of much of contemporary worship, this book moves to some insightful and positive guidance for worship planners and leaders who seek to invite boomers and busters into the worship life of the congregation. Worship and Evangelism, by Andy Langford and Sally Overby Langford (Discipleship Resources, 1989). Worship Is a Verb, by Robert Webber (Hendrickson, 1996). A helpful look at the basic pattern of Christian worship under the lens of encounter with the risen Christ. A study guide is included. Worship Matters, Volume 1. Edited by Byron Anderson (Discipleship Resources, 1999). This volume explores theological and liturgical perspectives on United Methodist worship based on the denomination's official worship resources: The United Methodist Hymnal, The United Methodist Book of Worship, Mil Voces Para Celebrar. Includes 23 articles addressing questions raised in 2 primary contexts: the church itself and the changing landscape of North American culture. Part 1 explores the relationship among theology, liturgy, and worship. Part 2 examines the connections between worship and diversity in our culture. Worship Matters, Volume 2, (Discipleship Resources, 1999). Anderson takes pastors and other worship leaders/planners to the heart of worship practices in this "how-to" manual. This volume explores the work of worship by focusing on people, places, and planning. Part 1 examines the role of the congregation in worship. Part 2 discusses how to create space for worship. Part 3 examines how to plan and guide worship. The 23 articles, written by Christian educators, musicians, and pastors, focus on practical issues such as the work of planning in different contexts, worship in multicultural settings, worship in oral context, creating spaces for Holy Communion, baptism, the role of children in worship. Other worship leaders, such as acolytes, ushers, Scripture readers, and musicians can use the 23 articles to guide them in their roles. The Worship Maze: Finding a Style to Fit Your Church, by Paul Basden. (Downers Grove, Ill: Intervarsity Press, 1999). Worship Old and New, by Robert Webber (Zondervan, 1982). The Worship Resources of The United Methodist Hymnal, edited by Hoyt L. Hickman. (Abingdon, 1989). An introduction and user's guide to the General Services, Psalter, and Other Acts of Worship in The United Methodist Hymnal. For pastors and all who plan and lead worship. Worship Team Handbook, Alison Siewert, ed. (Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 1998). The Worship Workshop: Creative Ways to Design Worship Together, by Marsha McFee (Abingdon, 2002). An interactive workshop that helps worship teams. Worshipping Ecumenically, ed. Per Harling (WCC Publications, 150 route de Ferney, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland). Contains planned services used in global meetings and offers suggestions for local use.
Abingdon Clip Art Gallery. Separate volumes for holidays/holy days, bulletins/borders, symbols, Christian Education, Church School images, multicultural images. Amen! Visuals that Shout! 22 current image theme sets for use with PowerPoint and other platforms; contains title, content, non-text versions, Bible books, special events, Communion, baptism, others. CLIP ART. 500 images on CD-ROM. Digital Storytellers: The Art of Communicating the Gospel in Worship. New models for worship and tactics for change in the multimedia era. Book with DVD. Fresh Out of the Box. Digital worship experiences. Book with DVD. Fresh Out of the Box, Vol. 2. Digital worship experiences for youth gatherings. Book with DVD. Handbook for Multisensory Worship, Vol. 2. 30 worship experiences designed to connect with the life of the congregation; from Ginghamsburg worship team. ICON: Visual Images for Every Sunday. CD-ROM artwork for the Christian year for word processors. Kick Starters Background Sets. 395 graphics for announcements, songs, sermon notes, titles, Scriptures. CD-ROM. Partners in Discipleship: Worship. (GBOD pamphlet or website pdf version) While many cultural observers note the fading appeal of organized religion in North America, they also chronicle a rising tide of spiritual hunger. People yearn for mystery, connection, and settings where they can experience God's presence. ReConnecting: A Wesleyan Guide for the Renewal of Our Congregation, by Rob Weber. Leader's guide with DVD; Participant's Guide. (Nashville: Abingdon, 2002). Seven-week group experience designed to reconnect a congregation with some of the major themes and principles in the ministry of John Wesley, through prayer, readings, and journaling. Rekindling Your Music Ministry: A Guide for Congregations with Multiple or Alternative Worship Patterns by Stacy Hood (Abingdon, 2002). This eBook is available in Palm, Adobe, and Microsoft formats from Cokesbury.com. Provides leaders advice on making an effective transition into a new music format by reducing or better managing conflict. The United Methodist Hymnal and The Faith We Sing on CD-ROM. Complete contents of Worship Planner Edition and both hymnals. The Wired Church: Making Media Ministry. Book with CD-ROM. Worship Collection — YES! 22 image-theme sets compatible with PowerPoint and other presentation platforms. Each theme set contains a title and content and is also available without text. CD-ROM. The Worship Library: Basic and Deluxe Editions. 10,000+ pages to plan worship, plus over 400 MIDI hymns. Contains UM Hymnal and Book of Worship, UM Worship Resources: Introduction, UM Worship Resources: Hymnal, Litanies and Other Prayers: Years A,B,C,; United Methodist Altars; Worshiping with United Methodists; UM Music and Worship Suggestions (A,B,C); Christian Weddings. Deluxe Edition also includes additional preaching resources (lectionary, children, annuals, illustrations) plus searching capabilities.
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The United Methodist Book of Worship (United Methodist Publishing House, 1992). Basic resource for pastors, musicians, and lay planners and leaders of worship. Come, Let Us Worship, The United Methodist Korean-English Hymnal (United Methodist Publishing House, 2001). Mil Voces Para Celebrar, Spanish-language United Methodist Hymnal (United Methodist Publishing House, 1996). The United Methodist Hymnal (United Methodist Publishing House, 1989).
SUPPLEMENTAL HYMNALS AND SONGBOOKS Abingdon Chorus Book I (Abingdon, 1996). All the Best Songs for Easy Guitar; 75 hymns & choruses, contemporary praise choruses, hymns, children's songs; uses easiest keys of A, C, D, E, and G; chord diagrams. All the Best Songs for Easy Guitar, Vol. 2; 70+ hymns & choruses, traditional & gospel songs, choruses, praise & worship, seasonal. All the Best Songs of Praise & Worship; praise and worship songs and choruses; spiral (Lillenas, 2001). The Best of the Best in Contemporary Praise and Worship, compiled & edited by Mike Zehnder (Fellowship Publications, 2000). (melody, lyrics, chords) Celebration Hymnal; traditional and contemporary; pew, large print, accompaniment, and worship resource editions. Cokesbury Chorus Book (Abingdon Press, 1999). Cokesbury Chorus Book, Expanded Edition; 100+ contemporary choruses with accompaniment. Cokesbury Worship Hymnal; hardcover, paper, and accompaniment editions; 296 songs, plus responsive readings and indexes. Come Celebrate! Music for Contemporary Worship; 86 songs, hymns, carols, choruses; spiral. Ecumenical Praise (Agape, 1977). Hosanna! Music: Songbook 16 (Hosanna Music, 2002). How Sweet the Sound: Hymns and Choruses with Guitar Chords; nearly 250 hymns, songs, choruses in lead sheets with melody, chord symbols, and lyrics; allows guitarists to play during worship with minimal rehearsal; chord symbols for bass guitar and keyboard players. The Hymns of The United Methodist Hymnal, edited by Diana Sanchez. (Abingdon, 1989) An introduction and user's guide to the hymns, canticles, and acts of Worship in The United Methodist Hymnal. Gives the story behind every hymn, along with suggestions for using every hymn in the hymnal. For pastors, musicians, and all who plan and lead worship. Hymnal Supplement (Agape, 1987). Lift Up Your Hearts: Songs for Creative Worship; 140+ popular, easy-to-sing hymns for introducing contemporary music into worship; songs of praise, thanksgiving, prayer, mission, responses for worship; pew and worship leader's editions. Lord Be Glorified (Lorenz, 1999). Make a Joyful Noise! Unto the Lord Songbook; action songs, rounds, graces, folk and camp songs, carols, spirituals; spiral bound; discount for 5 or more Maranatha! Praise Chorus Book, 3rd Edition; contains 300+ popular praise & worship songs, including 150 new songs. Maranatha! Praise Hymns and Choruses, Expanded 4th Edition; 250 songs, choruses, hymns; singalong book, words only, and reference CD editions. Master Chorus Book II, compiled by Ken Bible (Nazarene Publishing House, 1998). 100 contemporary, traditional, and new choruses, four-part hymnal harmony. Praise Chorus Book (Maranatha Music, 1990). Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship; traditional and contemporary songs; singer's and accompaniment editions. Songs. Lyrics and chords for 750 songs; regular and large print; tunebook includes melody lines. Top 25 Praise Songs as Reported by CCLI, (Maranatha, 2000). Top 100 New Praise (Integrity, 1990). The Upper Room Worshipbook (The Upper Room, 1985). With One Voice (Augsburg Fortress, 1995). Worship and Praise Songbook (Augsburg Fortress, 1999). Available in melody only, full music, and CD editions. Worship and Rejoice (Hope Publishing, 2001). WOW Christmas Songbook (Integrity). 30 Christian artists and holiday songs. WOW Worship Songbooks (Integrity 1999, 2001, 2003). Three volumes, 30 songs each.
Come Celebrate! Contemporary Piano Arrangements for Worship; for use during preludes, offertories, etc. Easy Piano Hymn Arrangements for Use with The United Methodist Hymnal (1989); easy arrangements that may be played along with or in place of the hymnal settings for congregational singing; available on The General Board of Discipleship Worship Website as a free download.
The Faith We Sing; simplified piano accompaniment edition; all chords and arrangements may be used with all other editions. The Gospel Pianist, Volumes 1 & 2; 25 hymn "embellishments" for worship. Keys of the Kingdom; hymn tune arrangements by John Carter, easy to moderate difficulty; arrangements for solo piano and piano/organ duet. Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship; lead-sheet arrangements (melody, words, chord symbols) for hymns from The United Methodist Hymnal (1989). Contains all texts plus capo chords for guitar-friendly keys; available on The General Board of Discipleship Worship Website as a free download:
African American Heritage Hymnal; assembly, leather, and keyboard editions. The Books of American Negro Spirituals, James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, editors and arrangers; two volumes in one, paper (Da Capo Press unabridged republication of the original publication in two volumes, 1925, 1926). Come Sunday: The Liturgy of Zion, by William B. McClain (Abingdon, 1990). A companion to Songs of Zion. Let Mt. Zion Rejoice! Music in the African American Church, by James Abbington (Judson Press, 2001). Lift Every Voice and Sing II: An African-American Hymnal (The Church Hymnal Corporation, 1993). Readings in African American Church Music and Worship. Compiled and edited by James Abbington (GIA Publications, 2001). Songs of Zion; gospel, spirituals, ethnic hymns, chants, songs; paper and accompaniment editions (Abingdon, 1981). This Far by Faith (Augsburg Fortress, 1998).
Music from Taizé, Vol. 1 (1978), Vol. II (1982) (GIA Publications); vocal, instrumental, people's editions. Songs & Prayers from Taizé (1991). Basic edition includes how to prepare and structure a Taizé service of prayer, Psalms, scripture, and music; 50 Taizé songs & chants in full harmony; accompaniment edition for keyboard, guitar, solo instruments & leader; other editions include people's, basic, CD, cassette. Taizé: Songs for Prayer. 82 chants, responses, canons, acclamations, litanies, psalms, and musical setting of Holy Communion in Latin and English; extensive notes and helps included; vocal, assembly, and instrumental editions.
Global Resources for Worship: A Bibliography by Michael Hawn (Perkins School of Theology). This is an extensive listing of resources available on the GBOD Worship website. The Faith We Sing. Of its 284 songs, 91 are global songs from 20 different nations, regions, and cultures of the world. Caribbean Praise. GBGMusik, 2000; music book and CD available. Gente Nueva (Discipleship Resources, 1999). Lyric-only songbook with cassettes or CDs, 29 selections "for the community of faith." Global Praise, Volumes 1 & 2.(General Board of Global Ministries, 1996, 2000). Songs in multiple languages from Africa, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia; songbook, CD, cassette editions. Halle, Halle: We Sing the World Round. Multicultural songbook of 36 selections from Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Hymns from the Four Winds: A Collection of Asian American Hymns (Abingdon, 1983). Russian Praise. GBGMusik, 1999; music book and CD available. Voices: Native American Hymns and Worship Resources (Discipleship Resources, 1992). Worshipping Ecumenically (WCC Publications, 1995). Music and worship resources from the World Council of Churches.
Ministry & Liturgy. A publication of Resource Publications, Inc. Write: Subscription Department, Ministry & Liturgy, 160 E. Virginia St., #290, San Jose, CA 95112-5876. Phone: 408-286-8505. E-mail: info@rpinet.com. Rooted in the liturgical tradition, this resource provides numerous entry points for contemporary worship through music, drama, stories, liturgical planning, visuals, and book reviews. Worship Leader, a publication of CCM Communications. Six issues per year. Write: Worship Leader, 104 Woodmont Blvd.,Third Floor; Nashville, TN 37205. Subscriber service phone: (800) 286-8099. Rooted in the evangelical/free church tradition, this resource offers cutting-edge support for contemporary music in the praise and worship genre, for seeker's service approaches, and for technological innovations related to worship
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Arrangers, & Publishers) CCLI (Church Copyright Licensing International) CVLI (Christian Video Licensing International) LicenSing (Logos Productions)
Easy Piano Hymn Arrangements for Use with The United Methodist Hymnal (1989); easy arrangements that may be played along with or in place of the hymnal settings for congregational singing; available on The General Board of Discipleship Worship Website as a free download.
Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship; lead-sheet arrangements (melody, words, chord symbols) for hymns from The United Methodist Hymnal (1989). Contains all texts plus capo chords for guitar-friendly keys; available on The General Board of Discipleship Worship Website as a free download:
Hymnsite.com (hymn search + midi) Together to Celebrate (contemporary, lectionary)
Sweetwater Sound
Accompaniment tracks and music for instruments Tracks for gospel and inspirational hymns and songs
These sites make available pdf files of music for viewing or printing, praise band charts, contemporary and traditional hymns and arrangements, contemporary settings of traditional hymns, original songs, full arrangements, CDs, books, and sheets.
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United Methodist General Board of Discipleship Ancient-Future Worship (Robert Webber) Worship Together
What Is the Center for Worship Resourcing (CWR) Our Mission — The Center for Worship Resourcing at the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville, Tennessee, provides worship leaders with quality United Methodist music, liturgy, and preaching resources for faithful and vital local church worship. We are committed to working with worship and music leaders throughout the church. Resources, toll-free telephone lines, websites, conferences, conversations, consultations, workshops — these are ways we seek to be available as partners with you in making disciples for Jesus Christ. Website — Come Visit Us!
Methodist Musicians List The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship PO Box 340003 Nashville TN 37203-0003 Telephone: 1-877-899-2780 (toll-free) or (615) 340-7070 Fax: 615-340-7015 www.umcworship.org Daniel T. Benedict, Director of Worship Resources Dean B. McIntyre, Director of Music Resources Safiyah Fosua, Director of Invitational Preaching Jeannie Musterman, Operations |
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