敬拜计划和领导能力不仅仅是选择哪种音乐的问题。每代人都出现新的敬拜风格。在这样的环境中，部长级领导需要有扎实的神学和音乐理解。音乐和崇拜部长是最重要的部长。诠释当前的环境并以圣经和神学的完整性作为领导，对于音乐部长和牧师都同样重要。
Worship planning and leadership are not simply a question of which music to select. New worship styles emerge with each generation. Ministerial leadership in such an environment requires well-grounded theological and musical understanding. Ministers of music and worship are ministers first and musicians second. Interpreting the current environment and leading with biblical and theological integrity is as important for the minister of music as it is for the pastor. The Master of Music in Church Music has the following objectives. To prepare students for music ministry in a local church. To prepare students to teach church music or to administer a church music program. To provide opportunities to use research procedures through oral presentations papers, and culminating projects. To provide continued opportunity for performance through private study and participation in appropriate ensembles.