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If you have heard the Swingin’ Medallions beach band, you’ve heard the style and sound of Soul Revival Gospel Band. That is because this band started out as members from the great beach music band, the Swingin’ Medallions! Based out of Greenwood, SC, this band has the professional sound of beach music, but they have redeemed the songs!  Soul Revival was formed in February 2002. They take “oldies but goodies” from the 50s, 60s and 70s and write new lyrics. The revised words contain a positive Christian message. Most of the melodies they play would be considered beach, rhythm & blues, disco, or 50’s rock & roll.The group’s vision is to provide a type of music that would attract all ages of people with a familiar tune that they would recognize and tell them about Jesus with the words.  I’ve had them perform at my church and believe me, you’ve never heard anything quite like it. They are truly music missionaries because they speak the music language of the people but bring them the Christian message.  You can find them at http://www.medallions.com/soulrevival/index8.html The idea is simple – if you have a secular band but you are Christians and want to witness for the Lord, keep the style but change the lyrics…..redeem the song!

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Riverland Hills Baptist Church of Columbia, SC, has developed Music Ministry Studios that reaches out to the community and provides music training by Christian musicians.  Director of the Studios is Cindy Burn who says this about the Music Ministry Studios:

“For some time one of my goals was to find a way for our students to take our message outside the walls of our church.  Certainly, I believe that the criteria alone of who we are serves the overall community and city.  We are open to all students regardless of their church membership or lack thereof.  I would say that 50% of our students are non members.  Many of these students throughout the years have come to be a part of RHBC in many other ways and are bringing along their families. Many of our faculty have chosen to participate in our orchestra and we are readying some older students for ministry among our children’s choir program and providing opportunities to show to our people what they are learning.  But getting out, literally, into the community will be accomplished this year as we have scheduled 3 dates to take 10-12 students to one of our assisted living facilities nearby to perform for their residents.  We intend for it to be much more than a performance, however; we will spend time with these folks and minister through the loving hands of young people.  Our mission is to provide excellence in music education while we promote the cause of Christ and the value of music in our churches.”

Take a look at their Music Ministry Studios brochure: musicbrochure

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Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys, who is also a contemporary Chrsitian artist, sings “In Christ Alone.”  The video work is not strong, but this is surely a unique place to host an Easter Sunrise…SEAWORLD!  How “public” is your Easter Sunrise Service?  Is it in a missional place?

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While not many churches have this large of a Student Choir, it is still inspiring to see the great work that this choir has accomplished.

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Here is one of my own personal dreams in ministry – and it would be a great missional statement for music — a Church Marching Band!

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