Church & Ministry

Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZKMPSZ3 for a brief survey on preaching the Song of Songs literally in a congregational setting.

I am in the dissertation writing stage at BJU of a primer to aid pastors in the public preaching of the Song and would appreciate any input the SharperIron community can provide. If the response is sufficient, I will post the results. Also, any other shared insights relating to the Song in ministry would also be greatly appreciated.

PART III. MY TRADITION’S MUSICAL PREFERENCES VS. OTHER TRADITIONS – WHO IS RIGHT?

Well no….I don’t believe so…They are taking place of the local church.

Mission Boards Generic Philosophies:

They typically are arranged to provide accountability financially and doctrinally?

They are there to help with the legalities of starting a mission work or church plant?

And to communicate with the sending and supporting local churches!

Truthfully these generic philosophies confuse me! Why can’t the Local church do this. Acts 11, 13, 14 depicts all of these issues. The Local church in those passages takes care of all those issues?

Does anyone out there have a recommendation on material, curriculum or catechism to use in preparing children for baptism?

We’re working to revive our church’s missions committee to build awareness of Missions in the congregation. I was hoping to share some ideas and things at our churches might be doing so that we can encourage each other.

Here are a couple of ideas that I’ve come up with, from other churches and undergrad:

1. Missions type dinners or lunches in order to introduce the members to foreign culture.

2. Skyping missionaries directly during a church service, if possible.

Considering doing college, as I have many times - likely I will end up wasting your time :).

I want one that (is)..

Accredited (So that Gov’t will help pay.)

Allows campus carry (concealed weapon.)

And of course, the more accurate the doctrine, the better.

In case you needed to know:

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From concealedcampus.org,

Jesus does not have my heart if He does not have my music. Is the Spirit or flesh choosing your music? What does the Bible teach about music? What is “Christian” music?

All kinds of music are on the scene today. Before deciding what I should listen to, do I first need to understand what God’s Word teaches about godly music?

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Cor. 5.17.

Mark Twain was said to have commented on a composer’s music, “it is not nearly so bad as it sounds.”

Music has power. Music is power. Songs take us somewhere. Music is a gateway to lift one’s heart up to God or pull him down. Godly music thrills the heart as it glorifies God. Praise is our love for God in full dress uniform. Worship is our quiet, deep devotion to our Lord Jesus offered in a tender, upward hug.

PART I. Reasons for pursuing a Biblical Theology of Music: