MURFREESBORO – Traditionally, the Church of Christ denomination is known for the lack of instrumental music in worship. Some allow musical instruments for non-worship functions or fellowship ...

The guitar, keyboard and drums back one of Monterey Church of Christ's worship leaders on Sunday. Though common to many contemporary churches, the scene stands in flagrant opposition to biblical ...

Decline in children’s music ministries bodes ill for future, scholar says. Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) music ministries seemed like they were thriving in 1938. The instruments in churches across ...

More and more, says scholar Monique Ingalls, it permeates nearly every sphere of evangelical life. Contemporary worship music, as a distinct genre, has come into its own over the last 50 years.