Religion professor T. David Gordon says Muzak has shaped singing in church. In his new book, Why Johnny Can't Sing Hymns (P & R Publishing), T. David Gordon argues that modern worship choruses have ...

Keith and Kristyn Getty are an influential duo in contemporary Christian music, known for writing modern hymns with a focus on deep theology and powerful melodies. Their songs, including In Christ ...

Martin Nystrom is a renowned Christian songwriter and worship leader, best known for his hymn As the Deer. His work revolutionized contemporary worship by combining heartfelt personal devotion with ...

It’s no wonder many of the church’s great prayers and meditations have been set to music through the ages. Comforting, convicting and inspiring verses are made even more stirring and memorable with ...

Music of the church, beginning with hymns and melodies stretched all the way to, and before, the reformation era in the 1500s with composer and theologian Martin Luther, has shaped and the songwriting ...

A funny thing happened last summer at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas. A shipment of hymn books arrived, and not by mistake. Lake Pointe is a megachurch with contemporary-style worship. Years ...

There was a time when hymns were used primarily to drive home the message that came from the pulpit. But then came the praise songs. Matt Redman's song "Our God" is the most popular piece of music in ...

After ten years, modern worship music has become an established genre that’s likely be a part of Christian music for generations to come, though it’s in serious need of creative spark. Modern worship ...

The committee that chose the 250 hymns for Hymns for Worship, considered these songs “classical hymns,” said Calvin music professor Bert Polman. "Hymn texts from olden time to modern times,” ...