Let the word of Christ
richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing
one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with
thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed,
do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him
to God the Father. Colossians 3:16-17
1. Provide musical experiences in congregational
services. The music ministry has the responsibility
for planning, rehearsing, arranging, performing, and leading music
for the congregational services. a) Assisting the pastor in
planning the congregational services. b) Leading in selecting,
rehearsing, arranging, and performing music for congregational services.
c) Leading the congregation in relevant, meaningful, inspiring musical
experiences that contribute to the thrust and mission of the church.
d) Motivating the church to want to be involved in the musical experiences
and to grow in their understanding of the role of music in the congregational
services. e) Providing resources for musical experiences of
the congregation. f) Assisting church organizations in enlisting
and training song leaders and accompanists for their departmental
and organizational meetings. 2. Develop musical skills,
attitudes, and understanding. The music ministry
leaders must "plan and carry out a definite schedule of teaching,
training and performance activities to develop positive attitudes
toward church music and guide persons in developmental learning
and performance experiences." 3. Witness and minister
through music. The music ministry
goal like every organization is to witness. The music ministry must
witness and they do it through music and through lifestyle. Not
only in the church but in the community. 4.
Interpret and undergird the work of the church and the denomination.
The Music ministry is a part of the
church body and must support the other organizations of the church
and the denomination. |