MAKING MUSIC UNTO THE LORD. Southwestern’s School of Church Music trains the next generation of musicians for work in schools, churches, and mission fields around the world.
FEATURES
A refreshing sound - Anna Knight »
Knight’s calling to music has been renewed while at Southwestern.
Beyond Worship Wars »
The “worship wars” in evangelical churches across the country fall in the category of wars that should never have happened.
Called to play - Young Kyoung Kwon »
For Young Kyoung Kwon, a recent doctoral graduate from Southwestern Seminary, playing the piano was a ministry even during childhood.
Jazz it up! Bringing worship back to the future »
Southwestern Seminary’s School of Church Music is coming out of the ‘50s—by returning to musical styles rooted in the 1890s and the early 20th century.
Making music for the church - Darby Hughes »
Darby Hughes admits that only a few years ago, he had no desire to serve God as a music minister. Although he loved music, the image of a contemporary Christian performer seemed more appealing than that of a church musician.
Striking a Missionary Chord »
Donald Orr stirred in his seat. The young music student had experienced this frustration during previous seminary Missions Day chapel services.
The Importance of Musical Scholarship »
The business of the School of Church Music is to reach people with the Gospel. Whether that medium consists of one man and a guitar, an intricate orchestra, or a pipe organ, one over-arching rule applies.
Then & Now: The Crescendo of Past to Present »
Like a musical masterpiece, Southwestern’s legacy of training men and women for music ministry plays as a collection of movements composed by God.
There is Hope for Church Music »
As Stephen Johnson, dean of the School of Church Music, began his career at Southwestern, he was determined to serve Southern Baptist churches.
Worship: surrender not style - Robert Elkins »
Growing up in “small-town North Carolina,” Robert Elkins was first introduced to music ministry in his home church through “the standard three hymns and a choir special.”
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