"Stevo makes some very good points about styles. My dad and I went around and around for years on this subject. In his later years my kid brother Terry (worship leader in a Church of Christ and rock singer/lead guitarist) I think…"
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Travis L. Boyd
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Helpful articles about worship on our blog
Started Apr 17, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Here are some links to worship articles from our "Worship...with wonder!" category: …Continue
What's so amazing about grace?
Started Mar 26, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Our blog post, "Grace Notes" will give you an even greater appreciation for God's amazing grace! What does His grace mean in our daily lives? Since His mercies are new every morning, how can we…Continue
Top Ten Music Ministry Thankfulness List
Started Nov 20, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
This is a time to reflect on our blessings! As you give thanks, keep in mind the blessings of your calling and ministry. God bless you as you spend time with loved ones and focus on a time of…Continue
Ideas for Choir Appreciation Sunday or Music Ministry Appreciation Sunday
Started this discussion. Last reply by Geniffer Braz Nov 22, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Jan. 8th, 2012 has been set aside as National Choir Appreciation Sunday. It's a good thing to say "Thank You" to God for the gift of music and for the dedicated and talented volunteers who praise…Continue
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David D Waggoner commented on Travis L. Boyd's blog post 'Confusion about Worship Music'"Our conservative Church of Christ brothers insist that the NT says NOTHING about using instruments in worship and are therefore forbidden.
Other conservative Brothers (my dad was one of them) insist that only piano and organ are proper…"
Stevo commented on Travis L. Boyd's blog post 'Confusion about Worship Music'"I think instrumentation has to be included as it relates directly to style. It seems that many folks try to prohibit certain instruments because of their association with certain styles. Instead of seeing a breadth of instruments as we look at the…"
Steven DeMott commented on Travis L. Boyd's blog post 'Confusion about Worship Music'"In addition to those scriptures mentioned, I also like to reference 2 Chronicles 5:11-13. A perfect example of many instruments being used to praise God but all joining together in unity."
"Please excuse typos in above comment. I meant "your comments", Alex and Stevo. And of course, the last sentence should have thanked you for your contribution to the "thought process". It's late. Good…"
"Thanks for our comments, Alex and Stevo. IWe had interpreted the question to be about style and song format, but I see the point that it could also be about instrumentation. The poster seems to want to focus only on NT scriptures about…"
Stevo commented on Travis L. Boyd's blog post 'Confusion about Worship Music'"I would only add that while style isn't as important as the content, style is actually part of the message and should be in harmony with the words/message. I'm not saying this as disagreement so much as elaborating on your point.
For…"
Alex Morris commented on Travis L. Boyd's blog post 'Confusion about Worship Music'"Everything you wrote is excellent, but I don't believe you answered the poster's question.
The poster asked for Scriptures that addressed the issue of using music in worship (as opposed to singing without music).
One possible response…"
Confusion about Worship Music
Many believers struggle with knowing what is appropriate as far as music used in worship. Unfortunately, many Pastors seldom preach about worship and may have done little study of the subject. Other Pastors or Evangelists may have very limited preferences for what they feel is appropriate and preach these preferences as gospel. God's people are often left confused or very opinionated about what is appropriate based upon their own preferences or upon what they have heard. In over 30 years of Worship ministry, I've seen this confusion manifested in many ways. Earlier this month, a brother in Christ left a comment on our worship blog's "About our blog" page, and we answered. What else could we have shared with this brother? We can go back and edit our comment for this blog visitor and for others who will see this dialogue in the future if there is something we need to add. Here's the comment and our reply: "Hi Travis, looking at the New Testament scriptures about worship and…See More
"Thanks for your reply, Greg. Budget concerns do affect ministries of the local church, and including a choir as part of a church's worship ministry does require some expenditure. However, most churches have members who have piano…"
"We do not currently have a choir. I'm not sure of all the reasons but one reason may be the budget. Choir music is expensive, if we obtain and use it legally. In many churches, instruments other than the piano and console organ are…"
How can Worship Choirs continue to be effective as part of the overal Worship Team?
Here are some questions to consider in beginning a dialogue concerning choral ministry as part of the Worship Team. Does your church have a choir? Why or why not? How are people who have musical gifts allowed to serve in your church? How do children and youth learn to participate in worship? Should direct participation in worship ministry leadership be limited only to a professional band? Does your congregation particpate as worshippers or observe as an audience? If your church has eliminated choir, what were the reasons for doing so? How can churches which still include a choir as a part of worship ministry use them most effectively? What do you think?See More
Worship Choir Directors and Members
This group is for Ministers of Worship who direct a choir (Adult Choir, Senior Adult Choir, Youth Choir, or Children's Choir), or for others who direct a Church Choir or a choir representing a Christian school or university or who are members of such a Worship Choir.See More
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Profile Information
- Home Church:
- First Baptist Church, Duluth, Georgia, USA
- Musical Gift(s):
- Planning and Leading in Worship, Encouraging and Mentoring others in the use of their own musical gifts, Composition, Arranging, Directing, Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Pianist
- About Me:
- I came down out of a church choir loft in 1978 to say 'yes!' to Jesus, and I've never looked back. It's been a joy to serve our awesome God and live in relationship with Him because of His grace and the sacrifice of my Savior, Jesus. I've been a Minister of Music & Worship for 30 years. I love to lead God's people in worshipping Him. I'm also a composer, w/ music published by Shawnee Press (now under Hal Leonard), Lorenz, Choristers Guild, & Lifeway. My web-based publishing company, Boydbrain Music, offers Choral Anthems, Praise Songs, Orchestrations, & Vocal Solos.
My wife, Cindy, and I have been married for 36 years. We have 7 children. Our married daughter lives in Texas, and our 6 boys, ages 7 to 19, still live at home. Our music, worship, & discipleship blog can be found @ www.worshipsounds.wordpress.com
Our family life (Christian home), encouragement for parents, special needs blog: http://www.familysong.wordpress.com
- Favourite Music:
- I love everything from Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman to Fernando Ortega, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Rice, John Waller, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, Josh Wilson, and even artists that have been around for awhile like Twila Paris, Don Moen, Susan Ashton, and even the Gaithers.
- Favourite Books / Authors
- The Bible
"The Heart of the Artist"
"My Utmost for His Highest"
- Favourite Bible Verses / Passages:
- Prov. 3:5 & 6
John, 3:16 & 17
Rom. 8:28
the 23rd Psalm
the 100th Psalm
- Website:
- http://www.worshipsounds.com
My WorshipSounds Music facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/WorshipSoundsMusic There, you will find information about my ongoing ministry through composition as well as a list of my previously published choral anthems, songs, and orchestrations. There's also a discography of recordings, a list of other links, and all of the video demos of the music that can be found on my music website, WorshipSounds Music.
Blessings and melody to you,
Travis
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Confusion about Worship Music
Posted on February 17, 2013 at 9:41pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Many believers struggle with knowing what is appropriate as far as music used in worship. Unfortunately, many Pastors seldom preach about worship and may have done little study of the subject. Other Pastors or Evangelists may have very limited preferences for what they feel is appropriate and preach these preferences as gospel. God's people are often left confused or very opinionated about what is appropriate based upon their own preferences or upon what they have heard. In over 30 years…
ContinueTop 12 Music and Worship Ministry Thankfulness List
Posted on November 16, 2012 at 10:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thankfulness blossoms best when watered daily.
Thankfulness isn't only for a Thursday in November!
We can be thankful for all the ways that we are blessed all year long!
"Sing to the Lord with Thanksgiving; make melody to our God upon the lyre!
He covers the heavens with clouds,
He prepares rain for the earth,
He makes grass…
Worship...It's all about giving!
Posted on November 1, 2012 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The one true God, the Creator of all that is, has given to us all that we have ever known. Our lives, our very breath, our families, our gifts and talents, our earthly home, sunshine and rain, all of creation, the capacity to love and be loved, our minds and bodies, our eternal souls, His great love and mercy, salvation, and even His only Son... all these are given to us from the hand of God the Father, the maker of Heaven and Earth. What do we have that we can give to him? Can any gift from…
ContinueYear Round Resolution ABC's
Posted on September 19, 2012 at 4:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A year is full of possibilities…how will we use the time we have been given?
At any time of year, it’s good to think about ways to be more effective
in living a life of intentional positive impact that…
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- At 1:48am on November 22, 2011,
Junjie said… Hi, Travis!
Welcome to Worship the Rock! Glad to see you getting involved with and starting discussions here. I hope that you will be blessed by the community you find here! :)
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