A CCM superstar and two archbishops go into a videoconference

Today’s email blast includes an invitation from the ACNA for discounted registration to Keith and Kirsten Getty’s annual conference on contemporary worship music. I was surprised to learn that the Gettys (denominational affiliation unknown) have become the official CCM (and perhaps hymn) suppliers to the ACNA.

I mean no respect to the Gettys’ obvious songwriting, performing and business abilities. The planned tribute to Anglican theologian and BCP/ESV editor James Innell Packer (1926-2020) is also well-deserved.

However, I’m not just used to a performer being endorsed by a denomination unless there’s a clear denominational affinity/membership involved. If the conference weren’t $150 (with the discount), I might just go to find out what’s a happenin’.

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Join Fellow Anglicans at the Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! Global 2020, Aug. 30- Sept 2

Each year, Keith and Kristyn Getty – friends of the Province and known for their modern hymns such as “In Christ Alone,” “The Power of the Cross,” and “Speak O Lord” - host the Sing! Worship Conference. This year’s conference will feature a particular focus on the beauty of structured prayer and the Anglican liturgy.  Due to the current pandemic, the conference has been moved to an online format and will take place August 30 – September 2. Registrants will have access to all content for 90 days after the conference.

The Most Rev. Robert Duncan, Archbishop Emeritus of the Anglican Church in North America, will lead a special seminar entitled “Scripture Arranged for Worship: Singing the Book of Common Prayer.” In tribute to his life and ministry, a never-before-seen legacy interview with Dr. J.I. Packer (recorded 2018) covering topics from the importance of personal holiness to modern liturgy will be shown. And, don’t miss the conversation with Keith Getty, Archbishop Foley Beach, and Archbishop Robert Duncan on the formative power of singing the Word.

Keith and Kristyn Getty are doing great work to help deepen worship and train church leaders around the world.  Their organization has worked closely with the Anglican Church in North America and Archbishop Beach in the past to bring quality training on liturgy, music, and artistry to the global family of God’s people.

Because of the special relationship between the Gettys and the Province, members of the Anglican Church in North America can receive a 30% discount on registration for the conference by following this link - http://bit.ly/singacna

To learn more about the Sing! Global online conference, including a list of speakers and schedule, please visit www.gettymusicworshipconference.com. Don't miss this opportunity to grow deeper in your faith and learn from pastors, musicians, and artists from around the world!

What can you expect at Sing! Global 2020? Sermons from trusted expositors on the wonder and power of the Word of God. Practical talks and interviews on how Scripture informs every aspect of corporate and family worship and fuels evangelism and missions. Over 60 breakout sessions on preaching, prayer, congregational singing, liturgy, hymn writing, family devotions, and the doctrine of the Word. Songs led by musicians committed to doctrinal depth and Christ-exalting hymnody. This event will also showcase the unity of the church as we are led in sung worship from six continents! Registration includes access to all content for 90 days so you can catch up and go deeper.

A Conversation with Keith Getty, Archbishop Robert Duncan & Archbishop Foley Beach