Bridging the Gap Through Hip Hop: The Music of Reformation
What do the Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Funk have in common? They all show up in Hip Hop. Join Bill on a journey through a century of music as we explore how these genres continue to shape culture, community, resistance, and hope. Together, we’ll consider what each tradition can teach us about ministry in today’s world and how Hip Hop, in particular, speaks powerfully to church leaders in the Reformed tradition. Through music, storytelling, conversation, and reflection, participants will discover how rhythm, improvisation, truth-telling, and creativity can help bridge gaps and inspire faithful leadership today.
Led by Bill Buchanan, Executive Director of the nonprofit ministry Youth Mission Co, ordained PC(USA) pastor, and music enthusiast known behind the turntables as DJ5. Bill lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where he loves discovering live music and exploring the stories music tells across generations.
