Can Graduates Teach What They Do Not Know?-part 1

Can Graduates Teach What They Do Not Know?-part 1

            “The average pastor today will often admit that he knows very little about music, and generally leaves decisions regarding the music ministry to the song leader/choir director. The primary reason most pastors know very little about music is that they have never been taught a Biblical philosophy of Christian music. Most Bible Colleges today do not teach much in the way of Biblical music standards, and often leave such decisions up to the students themselves as to http://www.beaconmbc.com/articles/abiblicalphilosophyofchristianmusic.htm    This insightful quote by Dr. Thomas Cassidy sums up the major reason for the music dilemma that many churches have found themselves facing as we enter the second decade of this century.      Multitudes of pastors are advocating their God given responsibility to be the leader in all matters concerning public worship.  Right behind them are multitudes of church board members who many times realize that, since they do not even know the names of the lines and spaces, they do not have enough knowledge of a Bible based music philosophy to be a leader in matters of public music worship.  The problem with this lackluster theory is that they have made a decision concerning how their church will music when they decide to not decide.