From postlude to prelude : music ministry's other six days

From postlude to prelude : music ministry's other six days /

Author Randall Bradley discusses the "everyday life" of the Minister of Music, and suggests ways to deal with the multitude of tasks that arise on a day-to-day basis. --from back cover.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bradley, C. Randall, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Fenton, Mo. : MorningStar Music Publishers, ©2004.
Subjects:
Music in churches.
Ministers of music.
Church music > Instruction and study.
Table of Contents:
  • Philosophical/Theological Issues
  • Music Ministry as a Vocation
  • Ordination
  • Assessing Your Abilities
  • Theological Issues
  • Developing a Concept of Worship
  • Building a Philosophy of Music Ministry
  • Personal Issues
  • Family Concerns
  • Managing Relationships
  • Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
  • Spiritual Development
  • Avoiding Burnout
  • Developing as a Leader
  • Employment and Vocational Issues
  • Professional Preparation
  • Continuing Education
  • Compensation
  • Housing Allowance and Self Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Retirement
  • Working with Church Staff
  • Working with the Pastor
  • Working with Other Ministers
  • Working with Staff Members
  • Working with Accompanists
  • Dealing with Conflict
  • Developing as a Ministry Team
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Developing Job Descriptions and Organizational Charts
  • Working with Local and National Organizations
  • Working with Interns
  • Involving Others
  • Enlisting and Training
  • Communication
  • Recruiting and Working with Volunteers
  • Working with Difficult People
  • Working with Committees
  • Music
  • Worship
  • Personnel
  • Delegation
  • Parent Councils
  • Managing and Leading Change
  • Managing Worship Conflicts
  • Developing Congregational Singing
  • Promotion
  • Promoting the Music Ministry within the Church
  • The Adult Choir
  • Graded Choirs
  • Youth Choirs
  • Senior Adult Choir
  • Instrumental Groups
  • Handbells
  • Music Ministry and Other Programs
  • Youth Ministry
  • Children's Ministry
  • Missions
  • Christian Education
  • Other Organizations
  • Promoting the Music Ministry in the Community
  • Professional Musicians
  • Symphony Players
  • Music Teachers
  • Other Groups
  • Appearances
  • Mission Opportunities
  • Communicating with Media
  • Designing Printed Materials
  • Fundraising
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Establishing Goals
  • Long Range Planning
  • Developing a Mission Statement
  • Preparing and Presenting a Budget
  • Program Evaluation
  • Time Management
  • Organizing for Choirs and Performance Groups
  • Graded Choirs
  • Youth Choirs
  • Adult Choirs
  • Instrumental Groups
  • Handbell Groups
  • Organizing and Maintaining the Music Library
  • Calendaring
  • Special Issues for Bi-vocational Ministers
  • Facilities and Purchases
  • General Guidelines for Fiscal Responsibility
  • Acquiring Music
  • Instrumental and Equipment Purchases
  • Donated Instruments
  • Music Ministry Facilities
  • Worship Facilities
  • Sound Systems
  • Lighting
  • Purchasing a Hymnal
  • Dealing with Transition: Deciding to Leave
  • Designing and Distributing a Resume
  • Relating to a Search Committee
  • The Interview
  • Assessing the Potential Church
  • Assessing the Potential Pastor
  • Leaving Effectively
  • The New Position: Getting Started
  • For Personnel Committees Only!
  • Ministering in Special Situations
  • Making a Hospital Visit
  • Ministering to Families in Grief
  • Ministering Through Counseling
  • Ministering Without a Pastor
  • Conclusion
  • The Minister of Music's Most Frequently Asked Questions
  • Professional Music Organizations
  • Church Music Publications.

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