THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC IN THE BLACK CHURCH
-THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC IN THE BLACK CHURCH
Mapson, Judson Press, Paperback, 96 pages
-ISBN 0-8170-1057-2
The people of God have always been a singing people whose
experiences shaped their songs. This has been particularly
true of the black church whose musical heritage can be traced
from African slavery to the Afro-American culture. Dr.
Mapson's concern is -- what are the people of God singing
in the contemporary black church and is the music relevant
to their theology?
In this study he questions whether theology is shaping music
in the traditional sense or whether music now is shaping
theology. There is an an increasing trend in the church
to separate music from theological and historical founda-
tions. In many instances, music has become an end in it-
self. Music is fostering the goal of commercial entertain-
ment rather than contributing to the worship of God.
Mapson's objective is to help today's pastor take the leader-
ship in improving the worship experience through the use of
music that meets the biblical norm and serves theology as a
legitimate response to God. In addition to evaluating the
quality and relevancy of music to the worship service, the
guidelines suggest ways for improving the relationship be-
tween pastor, music director, choir and congregation.
Specific helps are also provided for organizing a music
committee, setting qualifications for choir director and
musicians, and developing a music education program for the
choir and for young untrained musicians.
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