WHY do drums engage children—and the whole congregation—with the power of percussion?

Rev. Lowell Michelson, senior pastor at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in West Chester, Ohio and a lifelong musician, brought his drums along as he joined host Dawn Rundman. Think drums involve loud banging that doesn’t belong in church? Then this episode of Worship Whys will open your eyes—and ears. Learn how music and rhythm instruments can touch children like nothing elsePastor Lowell has some great hands-on ideas that he uses with children in his services and are easy to implement at other churches. His suggestions are anything but humdrum and sure to have your congregation marching to a different beat.

How have you used music at your church? Dawn would like to hear the experiences of worship leaders! Email her with your experiences at [email protected].