The opportunity for cultural enrichment and creativity was also present. A choir member wrote one of the songs they were rehearsing. Other songs were of a contemporary genre, and there were also makeovers of old hymns. The energy generated by the almost 40 African-American students was exciting. There were handshakes, hugs, high fives and tears that demonstrated care and fellowship.
Gospel choirs are places of life and havens of grace.
Though they are not perfect, college gospel choirs make a contribution that goes way beyond their music. See also I Joined a Gospel Choir . Alex Anderson is the director of Black Campus Ministry, and is a youth minister at Kelly Lake Church of God in Christ in Georgia. We'd love to hear from you. Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of this article for educational purposes provided this permission notice, and the copyright notice below are preserved on all copies.