Christian music has evolved from traditional hymns to the diversity of worship music over the 20th century, as a result of secular music specifically Rock and Roll and now share the same purpose within the Church.

Hymns

Traditonal

Distinct sound

Pop musics influence

Jazz and Blues

Gospel Music

Rock and Roll

Creative freedom

Drugs

1970's Gospel Ends

Drug Crazed

Alternative to Rock and Roll

Diversity in music

Personalized

Testimonies

Amy Lee Grant

Pop/Rock

Teaches, inspires

Goes global

First to reach billboard top 10

Thesis Statement: How did Christian music evolve from tradition hymns to the diversity of worship music we have today and what are their individual purposes in the Christian belief.

The importance of singing songs of praise

Because the Bible instructs us to

Allows for another means of expression outside of prayer and bible study

Purpose of music in Chritianity

To call to worship

Praise God

Another form of expression other than prayed and study

The book of Psalms is the ancient book of hymns

Churches still use it today

Songs of David and their importance

Difference from Hymns

Steams from growth in secular music

Written by anyone

Freedom of expression

Grows with every new generation

If it is written to praise or worship God, then it is worship music, no clearance needed.

What makes it diverse?

Doesn't discriminate because of genre

Sung by band or worship group

Can be sung anywhere, with anyone at anytime

Method of composing

Biblical and expression

No rules

Written for any cause to glorify God

Teaches, expresses and relateble