Religion & Spirituality
In this episode we...have an interview with Matt Merker, Director of Creative Resources and Training for Getty Music.Questions we ask:You have said you have a Holy obsession with congregational singing. Why do you think the rural pastors listening should care so much about how their congregations sing?What is the biggest mistake you think most churches make when they plan their services?Are there any guiding theological goals a pastor should have as he leads his team to prepare for the Lord’s Day gathering?How would you encourage a brother in a place like that to get started in making changes that would lead to more meaningful and robust services?What is the role of congregational singing in the life of a believer?How can we overcome those stylistic preferences and expectations to produce lively corporate singing that is good for the whole church?Find Matt at: https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/.Stuff Rural Pastors Can Use Review:Matt reviews his upcoming book, Corporate Worship.Our Quote of the Day:"A worshiping community is made up of individuals whose lives are centered around the Savior they worship together each week. A worshiping community expects to encounter God's presence not only on Sunday morning but every day. A worshiping community recognizes that passionate times of singing God's praise flow from and lead to passionate lives lived for the glory of Jesus Christ." - Bob Kauflin, Worship MattersCONTACTCall and leave a message at (570) 724-3741Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.comWebsite: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: http://facebook.com/ruralpastorstalkTwitter: @ruralpastorsLISTENItunesSpotifyStitcher