Serving in Worship Beyond the Page: Accessibility, Ability, and the Calling to Lead

About this episode

This episode explores the role of cantors in ministry and the importance of inclusion in music programs.

Today's Ministry Monday features Annie Donnellon, an NPM certified cantor, as well as Rebecca Schaffer Wells and Joe Simmons, both cantors and leaders in the field. In this Ministry Monday episode, we explore the call to being a cantor in ministry, ways to strengthen ministerial and musical skills, and considerations for Directors of Music to support inclusion for both blind and sighted cantors for music ministers in a program.

People in this episode

Guests: Annie Donnellon, Rebecca Schaffer Wells, Joe Simmons

Topics covered

• worship
• accessibility
• music ministry
• cantors
• inclusion
• leadership

Keywords

• cantor
• music ministry
• accessibility
• inclusion
• leadership
• spirituality
• worship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Association of Pastoral Musicians

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