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Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Applied Research Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
TREN ID #
110-0104
Recommended Citation
Risager, Thomas. "Sing unto the Lord: the story of the revitalization of an old United Methodist church thrugh the introduction of gospel music ministry." (2010). https://digitalshowcase.oru.edu/tren/335
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Comments
How will the introduction of Gospel Choirs revitalize the United Methodist Church of Odense and provide a model for church renewal?
Through the story of The UMC-Odense, where gospel music has been a catalyst for change, the author explores the basis for growth through interviews with singers, the choir leader, a study of the early Methodist movement's use of contrafactum music and through a study of the characteristics of the first congregation as described in Acts 2.
Finally, the author draws 8 claims that have proven fruitful in the inclusion of gospel music ministry in an old United Methodist church.