From Postlude to Prelude: Music Ministry's Other Six Days

by C. Randall Bradley

Newly Updated 2nd Edition! Featuring current language relating to worship styles and terminology; updated sections regarding instruments and technology; reorganized in order to provide better flow and readability; original appendices removed or integrated into the body of the book; significant updates to chapters dealing pastoral care concerns, interviewing and job searches, working with volunteers, facility design, and management. Designed for church music classes and those currently involved in leading music ministries. Paperback. 400 pages.

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Robert Turnage · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was actually going to give this book 3 stars (a lot of it is pretty dull and quite obvious if you’ve already worked in music ministry at some point), but I reached the last 50 or so pages and found a lot of practical content and ideas. It’s really directed at music ministry work, so not widely recommended.

[Sten Bolander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ranks right up there with books I have read relating to how the work of the church musician. As a part-time organist, it is often a challenge to balance that with my day job. This book helped to reinforce what I know to be important about setting limits for effective ministry. One can only do so much each week, and the author suggested ways to plan ahead. Sometimes the responsibilities of a church musician can be overwhelming. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a church musician, whether they are early or late in their career, part-time or full-time. The Appendices listing many music organizations and Bibliography are a very helpful resources. This will be a book that I will continue to refer back to.