Music ministry is more than leading songs—it is leadership, discipleship, and spiritual service. In Music Ministry Unplugged, Dr. Will Harris shares practical wisdom and personal insights drawn from decades of experience as a minister of music, educator, and gospel artist. With clarity and conviction, he explores the real challenges and sacred responsibilities of leading music and arts ministries in today’s church. Grounded in biblical principles and shaped by real-life ministry experience...

Will Harris is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. A native of Oxford, Mississippi, Harris began playing piano and singing in church at an early age and assumed his first Minister of Music role at the age of fourteen. In high school, Harris directed the school's very first ROTC Choir and several community choirs in the Oxford, Mississippi area. While a student at Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Harris directed the award-winning Baptist Student Union G...

An intimate debut memoir from Mister Rogers’ most endearing and groundbreaking neighbors—Officer Clemmons, the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a children’s television program.“A heartwarming story that explores the power of friendship as well as race, sexuality, talent, and identity.” —Kirkus ReviewsWhen he created the role of Officer Clemmons on the award–winning television series Mister Roger...

This book is designed for the general reader of gospel music, as well as those who incorporate gospel into their lesson plans on the academic level. “Gospel Music: An African American Art Form” provides music information on the heritage of gospel from its African roots, Negro spirituals, traditional and contemporary gospel music trends. The mission and purpose of this book is to provide a framework of study of gospel music, which is in the mainstream of other music genres. There are 8 detaile...

This biography of the iconic blues musician features interviews with family members, fellow musicians, and those who knew his best.Born on a cotton plantation in 1925, Riley B. King would grow up to be one of the most influential blues musicians of all time, being crowned "The King of the Blues." Never wavering from his vocation, King gathered other musicians together and melded them into the unique blues sound that would become his signature.In this intima...

Blaine Bartel founded Thrive Communications, an organization dedicated to serving those who shape the local church. He is also currently Senior Pastor at Northstar Church in Frisco, TX .Blaine served as Oneighty's Youth Pastor for 7 years and as the National Director, helping it become America's largest local church youth ministry, reaching more than 2,000 students each week. He at that time, Blaine was the National Director of Oneighty and Associate Pastor of 12,000 member Church O...

"When two fighters of equal ability and speed are matched . . . there is a greater advantage to the one who knows how to break the rhythm."-Bruce LeeRhythm is a blessing. By rhythm we dance, sing, clap, walk and breathe.Beyond the blessing is the Giver of Rhythm, who sometimes calls us past the patterns and habits we have established for ourselves into new understanding, new risk, new faith, hope and love.In those moments we have to decide where to place our trust: in God or in our preciou...

For less than one dollar and half an hour to read in its entirety, Take Ego Out of It offers little risk and potentially huge gain with profound insight on managing daily stress. Take Ego Out of It is about turning stressful moments into productive moments by training yourself to think before you react. In order to do this successfully, you must focus on a specific target and you must keep the 3 Keys in mind as you evaluate your reaction. The message is positive and simple to grasp and the...

This book is for those Louisiana slaves (and all the American slaves) whose labor was forced without regard to their humanity, even further, with unrestrained disrespect for their existence. This book is a tribute to the indigenous (originated in or native to the region) Black people of Northeast Louisiana, those folk who were reared in the rural areas, villages, and small towns; who worked on the farms and plantations; sharecropped; cleared all the land; tended all the livestock; planted ...

When a dog passes away, the owners wonder if they’ll see their beloved pet in heaven. And why shouldn’t they? Their pets are an important member of their family. Over the years the author was asked numerous times, “Is it possible to really know whether dogs go to heaven or, for that matter, any family pets?” Finding the answer to this age-old question began on a trip the author took to the eastern rim of the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina. Dogs and Other Pets Go To Heaven is a col...

A unique tribute to often overlooked women who have left an indelible mark on Gospel Music—powerful talents who overcame racism and sexism to define the genre, establish its sound, and set the standard for good sangin’ for generations.Nothing in the world soothes the soul better than Gospel music. From the foot-stomping, hand-clapping melodies of yesterday to the head-bobbing, bass-thumping hits of today, Gospel music ignites the spirit and delivers the inspiration...

Larnelle Harris is one of the most renowned Christian vocalists of our generation. Aside from his numerous accolades in the recording industry, Larnelle has been a stalwart figure of integrity, choosing to always put his marriage and children above his career. In his first memoir, Larnelle honestly shares some of the most difficult moments of his life – from losing his voice for a year to being attacked for his color. And he humbly credits the people who shaped his life and career early on...