Drums In Churches

Matthew Todd, English Track Associate of Port Moody Pacific Grace MB Church has published a book on worship for church drummers titled, The Interface of Percussive Art, Religious Experience, and Sacred Association, which can be obtained through your local bookstore (Christian bookstore, Chapters, etc.) or online either through Word Alive Press 1-800-665-1468 (ISBN: 1897373201, Stock: 9781897373200). The objective of this book is to theologically ground how drummers and percussionists practice their craft in worship contexts. The book aims to help drummers understand the history of drums and percussion in the church and provides a biblical foundation for its use in religious and sacred contexts. Here's what some have said: "...Thanks to Matthew Todd we now have a book written by someone who not only knows percussion but also something of the history of the church’s concerns. This is a must read for anyone interested in the issue" (Associate Professor NT, Regent College: Rick Watts PhD). "…For anyone that is serious about learning more about the role of percussive arts in worship and sacred contexts, this book is a 'must read'" (Dean of Chinese Christian Church Music Institute for Worship:Canada), Herbert H. Tsang, PhD.). "…May you be inspired to see the use of percussion in the Church in a whole new way as you read Matthew Todd's compelling treatise" (Mark Cole, Praise Charts: Arranger, songwriter, teacher, record producer, music director.) "Matthew Todd has been an integral part of the orchestra at our David C. Lam Christian Society festivals. His use of timpani and other percussion instruments has truly added to the magnificent sound to glorify the Lord. I have enjoyed his positive and joyful contributions to our musical worship in which his use of percussive art appears to have one aim, to extol the Lord" (The Honorable Dr. David C. Lam - Former Lietenant-Govenor of BC (1988-1995)).