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🌐 Soothing the Untamed Beast: Music that Ministers, Part I


October 10, 2026

Living & Loving in the Tension of Faith

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What does it mean to minister? While the universal church may not have arrived at a definitive answer, I have some thoughts. First of all, in the New Testament directive that is considered to be the “Great” one, Jesus commanded his disciples to, in turn make more disciples. I, therefore, believe ministry should fulfill the goal of discipleship. To truly minister specifically from a biblical worldview, the process should draw people closer to God, enabling them to become more Christ-like. The second venue I might turn to for guidance is the Westminster Shorter Catechism which states that humanity’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. Rather than linking the concept of ministry solely to achievement, I believe true ministry should also assist us in appreciating the Creator. My understanding of scripture, in context, is that the enjoyment of God is an important aspect of discipleship....



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