It’s no wonder many of the church’s great prayers and meditations have been set to music through the ages. Comforting, convicting and inspiring verses are made even more stirring and memorable with ...

Many American churches are doing everything they can to attract new generations of parishioners. And often, that means less traditional organ music and Christian hymns. But the organist at the West ...

Karen Lafferty is known for her work in Christian music, with this song becoming one of her most iconic pieces. Lafferty’s music often blends contemporary Christian themes with personal, relatable ...

Does a wretch by any other name fit the tune? Modern hymn writers (in this case, re-writers) seem to think so, and adjustments to the second line of "Amazing Grace" are now relatively common. "Saved a ...

Walk into most black churches Sunday morning and you're more likely to hear the choir sing from the gospel top 40 list than sing old-time "Negro spirituals" or hymns from traditional hymnbooks.

Ruth Genco is a pianist, a children’s book author and a painter who works with watercolors. But one of her favorite gigs is singing duets with her husband of 55 years the Rev. John Genco. “I am her ...

Churches are creatively merging the depth of traditional hymns with the vibrancy of contemporary worship to create music that feels both timeless and relevant. This approach preserves theological ...

Stephen Jones currently works as a professor in the School of Music at BYU. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in music composition from BYU and a master's and doctorate in music composition from ...

Debra James Tucker knows enough about gospel music to fill multiple hymnals, but no song can top “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” “I sing because I’m happy / I sing because I’m free,” the chorus, written ...

Kevin Mills grew up at Vineville Baptist Church in Macon. He attended the traditional worship services with his family and friends. Folks dressed in their “Sunday best,” sat in the pews and admired ...

Churches are retiring their hymnals and organs, hoping to attract younger crowds, but at West Auburn Congregational in Maine, Charles Marshall has been playing for 70 years with no plans to retire.