Alliance of Christian Musicians Newsletter
The Herald
The Herald, quarterly newsletter of the ACM, is published in September, December, March, and June. Readers who subscribe to the ACM mission statement are invited and encouraged to submit articles about any phase of church music.
Newsletter Archives
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Winter 2009–2010 (280 KB)
- Speaking the Truth from Your Heart (Vince Treadway)
- Worship in a Higher Register—Part 3 of 3 (Rev. Dr. Robert S. Rayburn)
- Book Review: The Wormwood Archive, by T.G. Brown
Winter 2009 (630 KB)
- Lenten Reflection of Joy (Vince Treadway)
- Thoughts on Lenten and Easter Music (Paul S. Jones)
- Book Review: The Practice Revolution, by Philip Johnston
Fall 2009 (480 KB) — expanded issue
- Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow! (Vince Treadway)
- We Drink From Our Own Wells: Care for Christian Musicians (Dr. Samuel Hsu)
- Worship in a Higher Register—Part 2 of 3 (Rev. Dr. Robert S. Rayburn)
Spring/Summer 2009 (375 KB)
- An Exciting Season of Growth and Opportunity (Vince Treadway)
- Worship in a Higher Register—Part 1 of 3 (Rev. Dr. Robert S. Rayburn)
- Why Start a Choir in a Small Church? (Lisa Ridenour)
- Book Review: Assist Me to Proclaim: The Life and Hymns of Charles Wesley, by John R. Tyson
Winter 2008 (935 KB)
- Shepherding Musical Leadership (Vince Treadway)
- Pastors Speak Out on Music and Worship—Part 3 of 3 (ACM–Philadelphia Luncheon Discussion, led by Vince Treadway with Jack Charles, Pastor Ron Matthews, Pastor Matthew Pieters, Pastor Stuart Sacks, Pastor Len Stewart)
- Book Review: Singing and Making Music: Issues in Church Music Today, by Paul S. Jones
Fall 2008 (480 KB)
- Resting in the Lord: Reflecting on God’s goodness during difficult times (Vince Treadway)
- Event Highlights: 2008 ACM Pacific Northwest Church Music Symposium (Ron Bechtel)
- Book Review: Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist, by John Piper
Spring 2008 (1 MB)
- An Open Letter to the Members and Friends of the ACM (Vince Treadway)
- Should Musicians Not Professing the Christian Faith be Allowed to Perform at Christian Worship? (ACM–Philadelphia Luncheon Discussion, led by Vince Treadway with Patricia Bleeker, Chris Garven, Bill Gatens, Beth Jenkins, Paul S. Jones, Dominic Mattioni, Matt Pieters, Stuart Sacks)
- Event Highlights: ACM Pacific Northwest Opens Its First “Measure”
- Welcome to New ACM Members in the Pacific Northwest (Vince Treadway)
Fall 2007 (950 KB)
- Music as Glorifier, Educator, Communicator, and Fellowship Builder (Vince Treadway)
- Pastors Speak Out on Music and Worship—Part 2 of 3 (ACM–Philadelphia Luncheon Discussion, led by Vince Treadway with Jack Charles, Pastor Ron Matthews, Dominic Mattioni, Pastor Matthew Pieters, and Pastor Len Stewart)
- Book Review: The New Oxford Book of Carols, edited by Hugh Keyte and Andrew Parrott
Summer 2007 (1 MB)
- New ACM Chapter to Form on West Coast (Vince Treadway)
- Pastors Speak Out on Music and Worship—Part 1 of 3 (ACM–Philadelphia Luncheon Discussion led by Vince Treadway with Jack Charles, Pastor Ron Matthews, Pastor Matthew Pieters, Pastor Stuart Sacks, and Pastor Len Stewart)
- Book Review: Recalling the Hope of Glory, Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation, by Allen P. Ross
Spring 2007 (1 MB)
- Event Highlights: 2007 ACM Church Music Symposium (Vince Treadway)
- What is Sacred Music? (ACM Luncheon Discussion led by Vince Treadway)
- Event Highlights: 2007 Handbell Festival
- Book Review: Luther's Liturgical Music: Principles and Implications, by Robin A. Leaver
Winter 2006 (890 KB)
- Our Greatest Challenges for Music Ministry (Vince Treadway)
- Why Does the Culture Need Our Music So Much?—Part 3 of 3 (Dr. Marva Dawn)
Fall 2006 (960 KB)
- A New Vision for the 21st Century (Vince Treadway)
- Why Does the Culture Need Our Music So Much?—Part 2 of 3 (Dr. Marva Dawn)
- Book Review: Prescriptions for Choral Excellence, by Shirlee Emmons and Constance Chase
Spring/Summer 2006 (1 MB)
- The Joy of Serving God With Music and Worship (Vince Treadway)
- Why Does the Culture Need Our Music So Much?—Part 1 of 3 (Dr. Marva Dawn)
- Event Highlights: First Annual ACM Handbell Festival
- Book Review: The Revised AGEHR Handbell and Handchime Notation Booklet
