Jurisdictional Music President
Elder Curtis Johnson
Choir – “A chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony; company of people who are trained to sing together; a family of similar musical instruments playing together.”
The dictionary gives us the definition of the natural attributes of a choir, but we must look to the word of God for the spiritual definition of what God had in mind for the aggregation named “Choir”.
The definition as it stands in the natural allows us to see that anyone can sing gospel music, when it is viewed as a mere art form; anyone can perform well, when gospel music is treated as a formula or an equation. However, the ministry of destroying yokes, changing lives and outlooks can only be filled through the anointing and the power of the Holy Ghost.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere for the Spirit of God to have free course. We understand however, that as the choir ministers, it literally takes territory in the spirit, engaging in spiritual warfare. (Psalms 149, Ephesians 6:12)
The C.H. Mason Memorial Choir (International MASS Choir) is one of the largest, anointed, inimitable singing aggregations ever. International Music Department Team Leaders rehearse and train the choir daily for ministry during our annual conventions.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to re-present Christ in serving the local, district and jurisdictional community, as well as the body of Christ with love, support and integrity. By empowering people spiritually, educationally and vocationally, they will be encouraged and motivated to glorify God. Through the knowledge, application and proclamation of the Word of God, mankind will be reconciled to God.