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© 2008

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The following references are from Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication. Robert H. Woods Jr. authored the chapter on worship music. The chapter also contains articles by Phyllis Alsdurf, Keith Drury, Scott Johnson, David Bedsole, and John Witvliet.

Capital Christian Center (p. 124)

The Hip-Hop Church (p. 125)
PBS

"Shouting Hip-Hop’s Praises” (p. 125)
USA Today

Jack Hayford (p. 126)

Christian Copyright Licensing International (p. 126)

Worship Leader Magazine (p. 126)

Reformed Worship (p. 126)

Worship Radio Network (p. 126)

Worship Music Radio (p. 126)

Vineyard Music (p. 126)

Integrity Hosanna (p. 126)

Maranatha (p. 126)

Worship Together (p. 126)

Hillsong (p. 126)

Lyrics, Chords and Supplemental Instructional Materials (p. 126)
Higher Praise

“Musicians Gather to Reflect on Their Ministry, Worship Together” (p. 129)
Catholic.org

Passion Conferences (p. 132)

EMI Christian Music Group (p. 133)

"Evangelical Leaders Join Criticism of Chevrolet’s Sponsorship of the Come Together & Worship Tour” (p.133)
Christianity Today

Hear sound clips of artists mentioned in the CCM Chapter on iTunes (in order of appearance):
MercyMe
Rebecca St. James
Craig and Dean Phillips
Michael W. Smith
Third Day
Delirious?
Jars of Clay
Chris Tomlin
Matt Redman
David Crowder

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These links include a wide range of academic, religious, and secular views of evangelical media, from satirical criticism to enthusiastic application.

Commentary & Criticism

"Soothing Ourselves to Death"
Christianity Today

"The Real Worship War"
Christianity Today

The Case against “Contemporary” Worship
Rev. Ken Collins’ blog

"How Does Worship 'Speak'”
Created to Praise blog

“Jonathan Edwards and Contemporary Worship Music”
A God-Centered Mercy

“Worship Wars” (pdf)
The Kingdom Chronicle Monthly Newsletter

“The Latest Swing in the Worship Wars”
The SENTinel blog

Pastoral Viewpoint: “Contemporary vs. Traditional”
Selah—Music in Worship newsletter

Is Contemporary Worship Mediocre?
Three Magi blog

Producers

Upper Room Worship
Resurrection People

Further Reading and Listening

The Message in the Music
by Walrath & Woods, eds. (Abingdon, 2007)