{"product_id":"9780898696233","title":"Music and Vital Congregations","description":"Author: William Bradley Roberts\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780898696233\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Church Publishing Incorporated\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 08 Dec 2009\u003cbr\u003ePages: 133 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongregations that are alive and vibrant have vital music programs. How did they get that way? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are sensible and practical steps to develop such a program which begins with a clear vision of the end product. This book addresses the many interrelated issues of defining and embracing the leadership role in the church music program that is required of clergy in parish ministry and essential for a healthy congregation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClergy and musicians work toward the same goals; however, clergy are trained differently from musicians. How does this fact impact their relationship, and how can they learn to work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect? The practical issues of employment can be addressed more effectively in this atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf one is looking for the right musician for the parish, what qualities does one seek? How does one find such a rare and gifted individual? A successful search complete, how does the clergyperson work harmoniously with the music leader?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a blueprint for:\u003cbr\u003e  Developing a vision for music in your parish\u003cbr\u003e  Locating a musician who is a partner in ministry\u003cbr\u003e  How music comes and goes in the church's repertoire\u003cbr\u003e  Moving from musician as performer to musician as pastor\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47919294283934,"sku":"ING-9780898696233","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780898696233.jpg?v=1782809878","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780898696233","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}