Series Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

There seem to be few lukewarm opinions about the use of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) in services for all denominations.  On the Internet opinions are about as strong on this topic as any you can find.

In this series, we look at CCM and its pros and cons.

Amazing Grace Resources

Amazing Grace Resources

Resources Used In This Series ‘Amazing Grace’ — The story behind one of the best-loved songs of all time, Oregon Catholic Press, ocp.org, January 10, 2018. ‘Amazing Grace’ is 250

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Over the next four weeks, I will publish a series of articles about the changes in worship music and the controversy leveled at Contemporary Christian Music and musicians.  At the

Amazing Grace 1

Amazing Grace 1

Many years ago, we were sitting in the First Presbyterian Church in Orlando, listening to our senior minister, Dr. Howard Edington, give one of his many outstanding and thought-provoking sermons. 

Amazing Grace 2

Amazing Grace 2

In our previous installment, we delved into the era of John Newton and Charles Wesley.  These two figures left an indelible mark on the history of religious music despite their

Amazing Grace 4

Amazing Grace 3

The issues with churches like Hillsong and many others are not new and help remind us that people are subject to sin and failure whenever they are involved in any

Amazing Grace 4

Amazing Grace 4

We do not need to go far from our news sources or doorsteps to realize that we live in complex and uncertain times.  We are constantly bombarded with good and

Amazing Grace 5

Amazing Grace 5

The debate on wealth in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) is a significant one.  It stems from the early association between some CCM artists, the Word of Faith Movement, and prosperity