Precipitated by numerous cultural and societal factors, hearty congregational singing has tended to wane in recent years. Yet the injunction to sing unto the Lord is referenced well over a hundred times in scripture. Rediscovering and building up the people’s musical role in worship fosters a worship alive with the dynamic presence of the Almighty.

Strengthening Music Ministry in the Evangelical Church contains a compendium of practical musical recommendations and solid biblical rationale that will nurture full-fledged congregational worship and personal spirituality. Music itself, upright and true, becomes both an agent of God’s revelation and a noble expression of praise.