Bob Kauflin will be leading the singing at the 2010 Together For The Gospel Conference.
Instead of his usual ensemble, Kauflin will lead the 7000 attendees in their singing by means of a grand piano and his own voice.
He writes of an additional challenge in leading singing at this year’s gathering:
…this year, I’ll have to figure out a way to play within the limitations of 4 part harmony. And actually, I’m looking forward to the challenge. For one thing, it helps free me from the mindset that my creative harmonies are essential to people engaging with God as we sing. Harmonic variations can be a help – but they aren’t necessary. Also, it just enables me to serve Mark [Dever] and others who find great joy and fulfillment in singing in 4 part harmony. Finally, it will clearly draw attention to the priority of voices whenever we gather. As much as I value what instruments can add to congregational worship, the Spirit-inspired and faith-filled voices of God’s people are always the sound that’s most important. The Scriptural references to singing far outnumber those that mention instruments. That alone should help me be a more humble musician.
Kauflin’s post models an attitude of humble service to the body of Christ.
It also recognises that music serves singing praise.
Read: Learning to Live with Limitations at Together for the Gospel
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