Scott Aniol

Scott Aniol is the founder and Executive Director of Religious Affections Ministries. He is Chair of the Worship Ministry Department at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses in ministry, worship, hymnology, aesthetics, culture, and philosophy. He is the author of Worship in Song: A Biblical Approach to Music and Worship, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World, and By the Waters of Babylon: Worship in a Post-Christian Culture, and speaks around the country in churches and conferences. He is an elder in his church in Fort Worth, TX where he resides with his wife and four children.

Author Archives: Scott Aniol

Gospel-centered Hymn Resources at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com

Gospel-centered Hymn Resources at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com

Many gospel-centered hymn resources are available at www.GodHimselfIsWithUs.com, including: lyrics to each song downloadable hymn sheets sheet music arrangements of each song and more. Special Sale Price! The album is set to release on January 5, 2009. At that time, the album will retail for $15.95, but if you , you can enjoy the special… Continue Reading

Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol

Contents of Worship in Song by Scott Aniol

Pre-order for 30% off | Book Website SECTION ONE: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter One: Biblical Authority in Matters of Faith and Practice Many Christians insist that because the Bible says nothing explicitly regarding the kind of music that pleases God, God must not care what we listen to. This chapter dispels that idea by demonstrating… Continue Reading

Pre-Order Now! Worship in Song by Scott Aniol

Pre-Order Now! Worship in Song by Scott Aniol

I am very excited about the upcoming release of my new book, Worship in Song: A Biblical Philosophy of Music and Worship. Published by BMH Books, this volume will be released in just a few weeks! The book will retail for $17.99, but for one week only, Religious Affections Ministries is offering a pre-order discount… Continue Reading

"Who Regulates Worship" – New Booklet from RAM

"Who Regulates Worship" – New Booklet from RAM

One of the most widely debated issues in churches today revolves around the subject of worship. What does worship that is acceptable to God look like? What is the substance of acceptable worship? What elements are included in acceptable worship? Can we use drama in worship? What about elaborate ceremonies and rituals? What kinds of… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Conclusion

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Conclusion

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Part 7 – McCune on Mars Hill Part 8 – Snoeberger on Carson Conclusion and Evaluation… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 8

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 8

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Part 7 – McCune on Mars Hill D. A. Carson’s Christ and Culture Revisited: A Reflection… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 7

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 7

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture Part 6 – Doran’s Second General Session Paul and Educated Unbelief – Rolland McCune The third session of Thursday that I attended was… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 6

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 6

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture Part 5 – Snoeberger on Culture General Session 4 (Matthew 7.6) – Dave Doran After prayer and a few hymns, Dave Doran presented the first general session Friday morning.… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 5

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 5

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Part 4 – Dawson on Culture More Notes Towards the Definition of Culture – Mark Snoeberger The second workshop session I attended was presented by Mark Snoeberger. The following is a summary of the presentation.… Continue Reading

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 4

2008 Mid-America Conference on Preaching, Part 4

Last week I attended the Mid-America Conference on Preaching sponsored by Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary and Inter-city Baptist Church. Sharper Iron posted my summaries of the general sessions. Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Dave Doran’s First General Session Part 3 – Horn and Conley’s General Sessions Over the next few days, I will… Continue Reading

CD Review: Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise

Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise. Publisher: SoundForth, 2007 $15.95 Item #: 242982 Purchase: SoundForth This recent release from SoundForth (2007) of brass and organ would be an excellent addition to your sacred music library. Each selection is outstanding, the arrangements (mostly by David Rasbach) are masterful, and  the performances (by BJU faculty and students)… Continue Reading

Christmas Cantata Review: Lord of Glory

Forrest, Dan, Lord of Glory. Price: $6.95 Item #: 243758 Publisher: SoundForth, 2007 Length: 112 pp. Purchase: Book | Spiral-bound | Preview pack | Demo CD | Accomp CD | Rehearsal CD From the website: From Dan Forrest: My desire is for this cantata to communicate the unadorned scriptural story of the incarnation in the… Continue Reading

The Teaching Power of Music

The Teaching Power of Music

I spoke today at the Michigan Association of Christian Schools Teachers Convention. This is the lecture I presented. My task today is to convince you that it is important that music be a part of your classroom. My goal is to persuade you that music is essential to your students’ educational development. For some of… Continue Reading