The Contemporary Christian Music Debate: Worldly Compromise or Agent of Renewal?

by Steve Miller

Book Overview

What's the best worship style for my ministry? Traditional hymns? Country? Rock? Rap? Discover insights from the bible, missions, psychology, and the entertaining history of our hymns. Go beyond emotional appeals to "the way we've always done it" and "what the praise team likes." Josh McDowell: "A well-documented, biblically based, and culturally relevant insight into the debate on contemporary Christian music. For every mom, dad, and pastor, this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419677756
• ISBN13: 9781419677755
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.6" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

The Organ was a Sin

There are so many interesting facts in this book. Myfavorite is that the organ was considered a sinful instrument to use in church when it first was introduced. Funny how the organ is being replaced by keyboards now. It is all relative - so many churches live and die on minor issues..sad..what would Jesus think?

David Cady (Dalton, GA)

Mr. Miller has created an exceptional work by explaining the development and acceptance of different types of religious music for churches. After reading this book, I am more open minded about the development and use of contemporary Christian music.

A Complete Explanation and guide to Christian Music

This book is perfect for our times. It is my experience that churches, pastors and congregations are totally confused and uninformed regarding music for their church. Mr. Miller gives a fair and complete explanation of all kinds of music and what it means. The objective view is based on the Bible. I think before we can argue about the "Comtemporary Christian Music Debate" we need to be well informed on every level. Mr. Miller does just that. The book helps to clarify what is true and what we have heard from others. Every Christian needs to be informed on this subject. His research is both fascinating and extensive. This unique treasure of information is a must for anyone searching true answers on Christian Music. Francine Larson, Co-Author of "Character Keys to a Bright Future."

Proponents and opponents of CCM should read this book.

Having read MANY books on the subject of contemporary music in the church, this is the best I have ever seen. It is sound, Biblical, thoroughly researched (11 years of research!), and balanced. If you have questions, or just want to learn about the history of Christian music, there is NO BETTER book.

This is a GREAT book!

This is definitely one of the best Christian books I have ever read! Steve Miller takes the reader through the whole history of Christian music, from the time when only psalms were acceptable, all the way up to CCM. In doing this he lovingly shows how all these different styles of music can communicate to completely different cultures and times. He also takes common arguments against CCM and breaks them down to show that our God is a God who can and does speak through all forms of music, whether it be traditional hymns, or more modern-day CCM. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who's open to finding out more about God and music