"Tradition is the living faith of the dead; traditionalism is the dead faith of the living.” ~ Jaroslav Pelikan I am grateful that I serve Wilshire … [Read more...] about Reflections on Worship and Music Ministry
About Doug Haney
Doug Haney is the Minister of Music and Associate Pastor at Wilshire Baptist church where he has served since 2004. He came to Wilshire from Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte , North Carolina, where he was minister of music. At Wilshire, he directs the choral program and supervises the church-wide music ministry, with major responsibilities for worship. Wilshire’s 70-voice Sanctuary Choir has recorded four CDs under Doug’s leadership: “Carols We Love”; “The Journey Home” with Cynthia Clawson; and "Prayers We Love;" and “Hymns We Love.” In the role of Associate Pastor he has responsibilities for human resources, budgeting and stewardship. He earned the Bachelor of Music degree from Georgia State University and the master of music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has studied conducting privately with Dr. Eric Nelson at Emory University and Dr. Joe King, retired professor, Southwestern Seminary.
Doug has earned a facilitator certificate in Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based, positive approach to leadership development and organizational change. He relishes consulting with churches as a consultant with the Center for Healthy Churches and wants to strengthen churches seeking to infuse vitality, quality and vision into their worship and music ministry. Currently Doug is also working on certification in Church Business Administration offered through The Church Network.
Doug loves poetry, gardening and travel. One day he hopes to improve his short game in golf. Doug and his wife, Lori, have been married since 1980 and have two adult children and four grandsons.
Articles by Doug Haney
Whispering in Worship
“God is calling through the whisper of the Spirit’s deepest sighs.” --Mary Louise BringleWe’ve all done it. Whispering in worship, that … [Read more...] about Whispering in Worship
Developing Broad Bandwidth in Worship and Music
A Wilshire church member walked up to me after worship recently and said: “That’s two weeks in a row. Sanctuary Choir is singing so well!” I … [Read more...] about Developing Broad Bandwidth in Worship and Music
Are You a Minister or a Musician?
Many years ago, I interviewed for a position as Minister of Music with a church in a college town. It seemed like a good fit for my gifts and I could … [Read more...] about Are You a Minister or a Musician?
Hold Your Applause and Show Your Appreciation
On Easter Sunday at Wilshire our Sanctuary Choir sang two great choruses from Handel’s Messiah, “Worthy is the Lamb” paired with “Hallelujah.” … [Read more...] about Hold Your Applause and Show Your Appreciation
Healthy Adult Choirs (Still) Matter
Adult choirs still matter and these faithful singers when at their best contribute to the health of the church. A healthy adult choir both … [Read more...] about Healthy Adult Choirs (Still) Matter
Singing Is Praying Twice
On the book shelf in my office is a gift from a church member and former adult choir member, Frances. The ceramic plaque reads, “Singing is praying … [Read more...] about Singing Is Praying Twice
Learning as a Spiritual Practice
What do you do when you are challenged or when you bump up against your own competencies and comfort zone? In January, I had an opportunity to … [Read more...] about Learning as a Spiritual Practice
Is there a third way for worship and music ministry?
I have been very fortunate for more than 30 years of music ministry to serve good churches where my deep passion and my best gifts were a good fit for … [Read more...] about Is there a third way for worship and music ministry?
