Music Ministry Purpose
 

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.

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