My book, Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together, releases on November 4th, 2025. Writing this book significantly matured my perspective on worship leading and participation, and I pray that it ministers to you as well. It would mean the world to me if you’d consider pre-ordering a copy for yourself—and maybe one as a gift for your worship leader!
About Spirit-Filled Singing
Music can be a source of tension in many churches. Whether driven by preferences for specific styles, popular trends, or traditional practices, corporate worship can feel more divisive than unifying. How can we cultivate worship that honors God and strengthens his church in the midst of these challenges?
Spirit-Filled Singing offers a biblical framework for musical worship based on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22–23. Drawing insight from Galatians 5, Ephesians 5, and Colossians 3, I explore how singing and the fruit of the Spirit share a common purpose: to glorify God and edify his church. Through concise chapters that explore each fruit of the Spirit, my book invites readers to examine their worship practices, assess the condition of their hearts, and grow in Christlikeness through song.
Who is Spirit-Filled Singing for?
Consisting of nine short chapters, Spirit-Filled Singing is ideal for seminar classes or small-group studies. It is ideal for current and future worship leaders, written to serve high school and undergraduate music students,
for high school and undergraduate music students, church study or staff groups, and worship teams. While it is about corporate singing, it is not only for musicians. After all, all Christians are called to sing to the Lord and to one another! Spirit-Filled Singing is thus for anyone who desires to engage more deeply in musical worship, whether as a leader, volunteer, or participant. There are questions at the end of each chapter to foster personal reflection and group discussion.
Endorsements
“A must-read for every student of worship. Spirit-Filled Singing offers a biblical framework for worship leaders of all types and traditions. What better way to seek the Spirit in worship than by modeling our worship leadership after the fruit of the Spirit. I wish I had read this book twenty years ago.”
Nathan Drake, Founder, Reawaken Hymns
“A refreshing vision of worship and ministry that offers a fresh perspective and new energy for musicians and worshipers. Drawing from personal experience, church history, broad musical examples, personal reflection, and well-placed humor, Ryanne Molinari’s writing breathes new life into our calling, both musically and spiritually.”
Dan Forrest, composer; pianist; educator; Artist in Residence, Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, Greenville, South Carolina
“As both a college chaplain shepherding student worship leaders and a local church musician steeped in weekly congregational life, I find Spirit-Filled Singing to be a rare gift—deeply theological, pastorally wise, and musically grounded. Ryanne Molinari beautifully tunes our hearts to the harmony between worship and discipleship, showing how Spirit-filled singing is not just emotional expression but a formation into the fruit-bearing life of Christ. Whether you’re leading a worship team, writing songs for your church, or simply longing for more rootedness in your music ministry, this book sings with grace, clarity, and conviction. It’s a must-read for those who believe our songs can shape souls.”
Bruce Benedict, Worship Arts Chaplain, Hope College; Founder, Cardiphonia Music
Where to buy Spirit-Filled Singing?
Wherever you order books! You are also welcome to use this Amazon link or order your copy directly from Crossway. If you sign up as a Crossway+ member, you can save 30% off your order.
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