CWM – Contemporary Worship Music
Links to Materials Cited by Page in the Book
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)
Integrity Hosanna (p. 126)
Maranatha (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)
“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
Links to Additional Online Perspectives
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 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
“The Latest Swing in the Worship Wars”
The SENTinel blog
Pastoral Viewpoint: “Contemporary vs. Traditional”
Selah—Music in Worship newsletter
Producers
The Message in the Music
by Walrath & Woods, eds. (Abingdon, 2007)
