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The Transformative Power of Gospel Music, with Stephen Newby

Stephen Newby

+ Stephen Newby reflects on the ability of Gospel music to invite all people in and what that means for today’s world and church.

Originally published

November 28, 2023

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Reconciling Race
African American Church
Theology and Music

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Stephen Newby

Stephen Michael Newby is the inaugural holder of The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and also serves as Professor of Music and Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at Baylor University.

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