05 Andrew Maries

Andrew Maries, keynote speaker, challenged the gathering to engage with the theme of ‘Developing Music and Worship in a Changing Culture’ by learning from contemporary music styles, as well as employing greater use of young people’s skills and talents. During his conclusion, he noted, “We need to develop a greater variety of style. It’s time to move away from musical monocultures – whether West Coast Californian worship songs, or narrow traditional models of church music. Let’s cultivate an openness to every kind of musical expression which will enrich worship.”