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Is it ok to use musical instruments in worship?
If you follow this blog at all, and if you know I’m a piano player, then you already know the answer to this question: Yes. I found myself agreeing with this video on the issue. Honestly, I don’t think this is an issue in most mainline churches today, and I certainly don’t want to create an issue out of nothing. I do, however think it’s good t... -
How to be a great choir accompanist
Great choirs have great accompanists. The extent of a choir’s success, to a large degree, is dependent upon it’s accompanist. The choir accompanist plays a vital role in the overall choral ensemble. As a musician, there’s always room for growth and development. There are some excellent resources out there for church choir accompanists. (An excellent... -
To use, or not to use?
That is the question. I’m a big A.W. Tozer fan. I’ve read many of his books over the years and much of my spiritual growth as a younger Christian was due to his writings. But he did strongly speak out against the use of drama in church, calling it a “violation of sincerity,” among other things. Drama, of course, is not a substitute for the Word... -
Examples of a worship order
Preparing for worship in church music ministry is essential. Part of that preparation involves developing a service order, or order of worship. Your worship order is a means of communication to those who are involved in your church’s services. Someone recently asked me to provide examples of our worship order at Mikado Baptist Church. Below you’ll find a c... -
Avoiding distractions
Is it possible to effectively “minister” through music without any distractions? A friend of mine recently encouraged church musicians to avoid as many distractions as possible; to “get out of the way” and let the message (of Christ) go out uninhibited and unencumbered by whatever novelties or dressings an artist might be tempted to add to th...
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About James Koerts
Welcome to the site! I serve as the worship pastor at Mikado Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. I’m involved with the planning and leadership of the weekly worship as well as overseeing and directing various vocal and instrumental groups. I’ve written a number of choral songs, which are available from several publishers. Having served in church nearly all my life, I have a deep passion...
Wondrous Love
“Wondrous Love” is a collection of hymns arranged for piano with full orchestra. Encouraged by my pastor and a number of friends, I was given the opportunity to make this exciting recording. These arrangements have been masterfully orchestrated, and they display everything from the majesty of God’s creation to the intimacy of His relationship with us. These songs will provide a s...
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