How to Make the Most of Music at Christmas (with Phil Moore and Keith Getty)
Description
Christmas carols continue to be popular across Western culture. How can we make the most of music at Christmas to build up the church and to reach out to others?
In this episode of In:Dependence, Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director) is joined by Phil Moore (Cornerstone Church, Nottingham) and Keith Getty (hymn writer and musician) to explore why Christmas carols are so popular, how to prepare to sing at Christmas time, and which carols to choose.
About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC’s official podcast, where you’ll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.
About FIEC: We are a fellowship of Independent churches with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.
00:00 - Introduction
04:46 - Why is music at Christmas so popular?
10:16 - How do you choose which carols to sing?
15:41 - Go-to Christmas carols
18:32 - Preparing the congregation to sing
22:32 - Singing carols with children and families
28:16 - Christmas music in smaller churches











