For over four decades in the service of nine congregations in the South and Midwest, William O. Baker has been a tireless advocate for uncompromising excellence in liturgy and music. Following in the footsteps of his mentor, the late American conductor Robert Shaw, Dr. Baker has written weekly missives to each of his excellent choral ensembles. Sometimes tender and personal, sometimes edgy and humorous, sometimes pointedly controversial, the weekly letters have inspired and challenged the members of his excellent parish choirs.Whether serving to inspire and encourage worship leaders to joyful and faithful service in their ministry, or calling out the Church for excesses of commercialism and corruption, you will find these writings of William Baker to be a remarkable insight on music and ministry for all who love the Church.