We were blessed in many ways by our experience at the recent Praise and Harmony Workshop. We met with the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas September 9-11, 2016. In addition to the joy of reconnecting with old friends, we were thankful to make new ones as well. We also enjoyed enthusiastic
We cannot fully describe the beautiful fellowship, singing and worship we are experiencing in Edmonton, Canada! Minister, Larry Boswell has also been part of “The Promise” cast in Branson, MO and has delivered good news to China with his wife, Karen and served other churches as a minister. These four days of singing and worship
We claim to follow Jesus. We strive to be like Jesus. Then, why is there so much alienation and segregation when it comes to the church? In so many situations, local churches do not reflect the communities in which they serve. I don’t have all the answers, but I do know that we should be making
The very first bi-lingual Praise & Harmony Workshop was conducted the weekend of September 16-18 in Miami, Florida at the Sunset Church of Christ. This vibrant and growing congregation membership is approximately 50% English speaking and 50% Spanish speaking. This made it an ideal place to launch our first bi-lingual interactive experience. Carlos Carbajal, one
On August 20th, 2016 Durant had the privilege of being with the Denver City church of Christ as they hosted the 54th annual Teenage Christian Conference! This marked our third time singing for this conference and it is always one of our favorite events! What a joy it was to be with over 450 teens from
My wife, Sharon and I love cruise vacations, and have sailed on and hosted many. However, my favorite cruises have always been the ones that include a large group of Christians. The fellowship is amazing! In fact, we have so much fun within our private party, which is a subgroup of a larger group of passengers
The production process of a Praise & Harmony a cappella worship album is both tedious and time consuming. After combining the voices and multiple takes from the several-day recording session in the hot Texas summer, final edits and mixes require hours of studio work to complete. One of the final steps finds me going into
If you’ve never heard Jerry Rushford share the historical backgrounds of favorite hymns, you have missed a special treat. My bucket list includes joining a trip to the U.K. with Dr. Rushford, who hosts hymn tours to the U.K. Recently, Rushford appeared on CBS’s Sunday Morning in this clip: Our children were blessed to be in England
Here’s another aspect I love about a cappella congregational singing — if you encourage everyone to sing whole-heartedly regardless of ability, and if you invest time equipping people to sing harmony, the results can be stunning! Even small groups can produce a joyful sound that brings to mind the robust volume typical of a much greater number. Check out this video taken by
