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Have Praise Teams Replaced Black Church Choirs?
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Haleluya Hadero , as published by Christianity Today
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The choir is directed by Nathan Glasper Jr and has over 100 members.
Calvin University is home to a gospel choir that has been in existence for 38 years. The ensemble began as a club and has since grown to become an official university choir. The choir is directed by Nathan Glasper Jr and has over 100 members.
It is open to students, indicating a level of inclusivity and diversity. Further information about the choir and its history can be found through Christianity Today, which has a more detailed article on the topic, including the question of whether praise teams have replaced traditional black church choirs.
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Category: poverty Published: July 13, 2026 Source: Christianity Today Reading time: 1 min
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