While these are some of the factors bringing about change in music, they are not the only causes. Another significant factor is spiritual renewal. Genuine spiritual renewal has been occurring throughout the Christian church in many forms. These renewals are bringing new music. Don Hustad in his book Jubilate II , makes the point that spiritual renewals throughout history have given the church new trends in worship music.
Today is no exception.
The Pentecostal church, is considered by most to be a renewal movement. The modern Pentecostal church, having been born at the turn of this century, has its origins in the revival meetings of Charles F. Parham. The PAOC is the topic of study for this paper. This writer is an ordained minister in the PAOC and has been involved with music ministry in varying capacities for fifteen years. It is his conviction that music is an essential ingredient in Pentecostal worship and liturgical practice.