The role of worship is foundational to the work of the church… God must be first in our private and corporate lives. If we have not placed our private and corporate relationship with God in first place, we cannot expect God to be active in our lives and church.

Music ministry serves the role of worship as choirs offer anthems in worship, as the congregation sings their praises and laments to God, as instrumental music inspires worship, and as soloist(s) offer their gifts to God on behalf of the congregation.

Music ministry and worship are a natural fit, and much of the work of the music ministry is spent in preparation for worship leadership. In addition, some of the most meaningful moments of worship occur as music ministry groups offer their rehearsal for God’s glory—God should be worshiped both in rehearsal and in corporate worship.

from From Postlude to Prelude: Music Ministry’s Other Six Days