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The Organization
The Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) is a national organization
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for people who are involved in the
areas of worship, music, and the arts. Choir directors, organists, Christian
educators, clergy, and lay people will find PAM to be a valuable resource
for creative worship planning. PAM is not just for Presbyterians. Other
denominations find our resources, conferences, and publications helpful
in their work for the church.
Worship is the human response to God's grace and infinite love. It is central to the life of Christ's church. Music is one of the integral elements of our worship. Acting on these convictions, the Presbyterian Association of Musicians energetically promotes and teaches the language of faith through worship so that all of God's people, young and old, are vitally involved in singing, praying, proclaiming and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (adopted February 1998) |
The
Work of PAM
| • Conferences on Worship and Music |
| There are four weeks of PAM conferences during the summer months of June and July. PAM also sponsors affiliated conferences through its grant program. Adult participants in the Conferences on Worship and Music automatically become PAM members for one year. |
| • Job Postings (formerly known as the Referral Service) |
| An ever changing list of churches and their job openings for church musicians. |
| • Seed Money Grants |
| These grants are available to help underwrite events which promote quality worship and music. |
| • Publications |
| Call to Worship | ||
| Both scholarly and practical, Call to Worship is a quarterly journal recognized for its outstanding quality and depth in topics related to worship and music. The first volume each year (mailed in August) contains valuable lectionary aids for the entire year. | ||
| PAM Newsletter | ||
| The newsletter that offers information of national and regional interest to the membership. (published three times per year) | ||
| PAM Resource booklets | ||
| Small
booklets that are packed with valuable resource information for church
musicians and search committees. The booklet titles include: Guidelines for the Employment of Church Musicians in Presbyterian Churches Professional Conduct in Adversity: A Guide for Musicians Suggested Resources in Church Music and Related Fields Wedding and Funeral Music |
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| • Regional Representatives |
| PAM's Regional Representatives are skilled musicians, and pastors located in presbyteries throughout the country. These people can assist local congregations with issues relating to music and worship. |
| • Certification |
| PAM
awards certification to church musicians at three levels, all recognized
in the denomination's Book of Order. These levels of certification
include: Certified Church Musician Certified Associate Church Musician Certified Colleague in Church Music |
| • Online Forum |
PAM has created a place where PAM members can have an open online forum. This group is for you (PAM members) to share thoughts and ideas regading church music, music events, what your church is doing, how to better serve God in music ministry, etc. Since your membership needs to be active in order to join the online group, when you request to join please include your full name and address in the comments of your request so that we can verify your membership status. |
