HYMNS OF THE FAITH – “At the Cross”
March, 2012
Isaac Watts (1674-1748) was a theologian and hymn writer who is commonly referred to as the “Father of English Hymnody” because of…read more

“All Creatures of Our God and King” is a hymn written by St. Francis of Assisi around 1225, one year before his death.  It was originally titled Cantico di fratre…read more

Thomas Obadiah Chisholm was born in a log cabin in Franklin, Kentucky, in July, 1866.  He was educated in a small country school and later when on to teach, at…read more

Here’s a link that gives us five principles of what worship is.  In light of the absence of instruction in the New Testament on the liturgy of worship, as well…read more

Want to know what it’s like to plan music and worship in a church?  Well, the old cliche “like a kid in a candy store” comes to mind.  More than…read more

Go inside to find excellent resources for reading, listening, and growing as a worship leader.

Resources for those interested in reading about the theology of worship and, for worship team members, the practice of worship. Click on the title to read more…

In our DU class, we studied the development of the hymn from before the birth of Christ to the present-day. While there was a wealth of information, we did focus on major themes and composers, such as the Psalms, New Testament hymns, the Reformation, Isaac Watts, the Wesleys, and others. Click on the title above to see the outlines and discover the developments of hymns, or songs of praise to God.