When I first heard the call to serve in music ministry, I tried to ignore it.

There are many words we can use to describe what we do as church musicians. But there is one that we should avoid.

The sound of each human voice, including my own, is unique and recognizable. And not everyone will love it.

Sometimes, serving in music ministry reveals surprising gifts that we did not realize we had.

How do we describe what we do as church musicians? A volunteer with decades of experience taught me an important vocabulary lesson that I will always remember.

Everything we do as church musicians seeks to direct attention not toward ourselves, but toward the One who placed us here.

Welcome to the Sounds and Echoes blog, a place of reflection and encouragement for all who serve the Lord through music.