Five Circles Church Growth Through Music

by Kelly, Charles

• ISBN13: 9781734391848
• ISBN10: 1734391847
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-06-24
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

"Five Circles: Church Growth Through Music" provides necessary and relevant information that establishes why diversity is important in worship music. The book highlights the important work that successful teams are doing to support diversity and church leaders.

The Church is needed now more than ever. Over the last year, we've been confronted with immense adversity and seemingly overwhelming challenges. We are currently facing social unrest, the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare issues, global warming, human rights violations, and financial hardships.

Beyond this, we're facing a devastating rise of unemployment, racism, divisiveness, corruption, and a general lack of empathy. Many people are crying out for a change of leadership that can help get them through the difficulties of life… Unfortunately, many churches are still segregated and do not accept God's heaven.

God receives people that accept Christ as their Savior, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or gender. Music is the universal language that breaks down barriers between all people. It is also the perfect tool to bring people into a relationship with Christ. To make this a reality, church leaders must be willing and able to reach all people with music in church services. Throughout this book, Dr. Charles Anderson Kelly shares must-read information that establishes the importance of increasing diversity in worship music.

Ephesians 5:19 says, "Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord."

Author Biography

Dr. Charles Anderson Kelly was born on October 22, 1957, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently lives in Rialto, California. Charles is an innovative professional with over 20 years of experience as a successful business owner. He has worked as a SAP preferred partner, project manager, consultant, instructor, and developer for Business Objects, Sales and Distribution, Governance Risk & Compliance, and Retail software modules worldwide. Charles has worked as a senior consultant in the Semi-Conductor, Retail, Technology, Insurance, Automotive, Health Care, Music, Entertainment, Food, Government, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Education, and Religious industries.

Charles is also a gold record (RIAA, BMI) musician/keyboardist, record producer, film composer, music director, and songwriter. He has worked with Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Sister Sledge, The Pointer Sisters, Debbie Allen, Nathan Watts, Paul Jackson Jr., The Walt Disney Company, and many others. He also was an actor in the TV series "Fame." From the years 2005 through June 2019, Charles was the Music Director for one of the largest churches in Rialto Ca. Charles also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology in 2006, a master's in Business Administration in 2012, and a doctorate in Business Administration in 2017. Currently, Charles is a recording artist, music producer, college professor, and music director for one of the largest churches in Highland CA.