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After leaving Maverick City Music, the singer is launching his own label focused on authenticity in a field increasingly crowded by celebrity.
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Company that Trademarked ‘Worship Leader’ Makes Others Drop the TermPopular meme accounts lose social media pages after being reported by Authentic Media, which says it coined the phrase.
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‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Continues Its Steady BeatWritten as a hymn for Black middle schoolers, the song’s celebration of resilient faith still resonates.
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I Was the Proverbial, Drug-Fueled Rock and RollerUntil a chance encounter with my mom’s old Bible opened my eyes.
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Died: Jack Hayford, Pentecostal Pastor Who Wrote ‘Majesty’Foursquare leader put emphasis on praise and penned the most popular church song of the 1990s.Português
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What Language Is This? Coptic Comes to ChristmasA new song highlights a growing interest outside the Egyptian church in reviving an ancient language of the Christian world.
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Is Christmas a ‘Western’ Holiday in Asia?Theologians and church leaders around the region share how December 25 is perceived in their contexts.简体中文繁體中文
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Have Popular Carols Lost Their Sense of Worship?Even with today’s nonstop Christmas soundtrack, churches can still embrace the storytelling and nostalgia that comes with seasonal hymns.
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Hallelujah! ‘Messiah’ Sing-Alongs Turn Audience into the ChoirThe centuries-old tradition has returned to community theaters after a pandemic hiatus.
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Hark! It’s CT’s 2022 Christmas Music PlaylistOur festive favorites this year span from kids’ carols to heavy metal.
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150 Weeks of Composing Psalms Reaches Its FinaleAfter nearly three years, Poor Bishop Hooper’s accidental pandemic project concludes with a new psalter for the church.
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Bono’s Punk-Rock Rebellion Was a Cry of Hopeful LamentGrief and God have been part of U2’s story from the start.españolPortuguêsFrançais
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Loretta Lynn: A Coal Miner’s Daughter in the #MeToo AgeThe late country music star modeled what church leaders need: A bold willingness to stand up for women.
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I Could Sing This Bridge Forever, If It’s an AntiphonModern worship music can seem awfully simple. But it has a vital role to play, especially when paired with Scripture.
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Is the Future of Christian Music on TikTok?Independent artists like Montell Fish have found success on social media platforms rather than traditional labels.
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Hymns and Neurons: How Worship Rewires Our Brains and Bonds Us TogetherScientific data suggests that singing in community reshapes our physical selves and our corporate connections.
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The Grain of Truth Grows SlowlyTo become who God is making us takes time and trust.
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Meet the Christian Rap Duo from ‘Reservation Dogs’Hip hop artists Lil Mike and Funny Bone got their start performing at churches. Now they’re acting on FX’s critically acclaimed television series.
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Alexander Hamilton Raps His Way to Jesus at Texas ChurchUnlicensed production prompts cease-and-desist letter from Broadway musical.
Best-Of Lists
- The 2012 CT Music AwardsChristianity Today picks the top 12 albums of the year.
- Notable Sacred Music for 2012From ye olde classics to African-American spirituals to more modern fare, a versatile mix.
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Alumnus Dondi E. Costin steps in to lead years after Jerry Falwell Jr.’s scandal.
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