{"product_id":"music-and-vital-congregations-a-practical-guide-for-clergy-9780898696233","title":"Music and Vital Congregations: A Practical Guide for Clergy","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Bradley Roberts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Church Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780898696233\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoberts, William Bradley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - William Bradley Roberts is an ordained minister and professor of church music at Virginia Theological Seminary. He is in demand as a composer, speaker, and workshop leader. He has served in parishes in Washington, DC, Arizona, and California. He was a founding member of the Leadership Program for Musicians and a curriculum writer for this multi-denominational organization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Church Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40980966899827,"sku":"9.7809E+12","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c65124fa-0090-4fda-a15d-584181220888.jpg?v=1696427746","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/music-and-vital-congregations-a-practical-guide-for-clergy-9780898696233","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}