Singing with the Spirit is an Acapella Workshop with a focus in coming to a better understanding of our Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs.
Regardless of whether or not you’re a song leader, this ministry will enrich your knowledge of the songs we sing. Designed to impart a deeper understanding of the meaning and significance of our songs, SwtS is aimed at any and everyone who desires to worship in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24)
The workshop spans over three days and is segmented into various sessions. Each session is focused on a different aspect of worship, providing historical context, theological insight, and practical applications for our worship to God.
3 Workshop Topics to Choose From
Singing with Understanding
“Stirring the Heart of Praise”
Worshipping with Understanding
“Motivating the Mind of the Worshipper”
Leading with Understanding
“Focusing the Soul of the Leader”
We will contemplate the questions…
- Why do we sing Acappella? (from a historical and Biblical perspective)
- What are the reasons we singing? Are there benefits?
- Where do our songs come from and what exactly are we singing?
The workshop will also cover…
- The difference between a psalm, hymn and spiritual song
- Notable hymn writers and their contributions to our worship
- Vocal techniques for singing hymns without instrumental accompaniment
This workshop is all about…
- Singing, Worshiping and Leading…Everyone benefits from this workshop, it’s not just for your song leaders.
- We’ll examine the roles all found in worship, who is doing what, & why?
Participants who leave the workshop have a comprehensive understanding of:
- The historical and theological background of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs
- Cultivating practical skills for singing as well as interpreting the words of the songs we sing…‘in the style of the chapel.’ (ie., Acappella singing)
- And they will grow to appreciate and ultimately embrace the emotional and spiritual depth of each type of song.