Preparing for Music Ministry - Part Two
Our Assemblies of God colleges and universities have much to offer today's college student. We wanted to take a close look at the "hands-on" experience that students who are preparing for music ministry are participating in across the nation.
Currently Featuring: Southeastern University -Lakeland, FL
Music degrees offered pertaining to music ministry:
Church Music
Hands-on experience:
- Worship Leading Class with audio production lab
- Music Technology Class (notation, recording, orchestration, arranging, etc.)
- Praise Band Class (hands-on rehearsal techniques)
- Senior Recital performed on applied instrument
- Students are strongly encouraged to do an internship in a church that is approved by the department
"Our SEU students come from all Christian backgrounds including traditional, mainline, charismatic, independent, AG, Church of God, etc. They are going back to emerging churches, churches with contemporary services, churches with traditional services, and churches with a mixture of both. It is our passion to prepare them to be humble servant leaders who have all of the skills needed to minister effectively and whose goal it is to glorify the Lord and not themselves." -Dr. Danny Tindall, Music Department Chairman
Chapel Worship Ministry
- Student Worship Department led by Wayne and Jennifer Lee
- Student worship leaders are given an opportunity to recruit, organize, and practice with their teams
- Participants commit to a Student Worship Leaders Meeting every week as well as a weekly prayer time together.
- Have recorded 8 CD projects and 2 DVD recordings
Ministry Arts Tour Teams
Southeastern Singers
- 12-15 vocals and an 8-member band
- Gospel sound
- Travel 1-2 weekends a month and sing every Wednesday in chapel
Josh Hiers Band
- 11 members total
- Produce original songs
- Professional underground sound (have been likened to Delirious or David Crowder)
- Travel 1-2 weekends a month and 7-8 weeks during the summer
The Call
- 13-16 members, thick vocals and a band with alternative sound
- Student-led
- Travel 2-4 times per semester and 6-7 weeks during the summer
For more information about Southeastern University and their music programs, visit www.seuniversity.edu