The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) recognizes that generative AI is a rapidly developing technology that is becoming increasingly accessible to organizations of all sizes. These tools can be used to generate text,...

Hotline is a service provided by the Membership Department at the National Office.  Listings include churches seeking staff, and occasionally church music supplies or products for sale. Other useful information: instruments in use (pipe or...

NPM is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report with its members. The 2025 Annual Report is also available in the April edition of Pastoral Music Magazine. Questions about the Annual Report can be sent...

National Association of Pastoral MusiciansMarch 1, 2026 Press Release: National Association of Pastoral Musicians Celebrates 50 Years of Serving the Church Through Sacred Music The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) celebrates its 50th...

This year NPM recognizes one exemplary NPM chapter as Chapter of the Year. The Membership Forum accepts nominations and determines which chapter will receive this recognition. Anyone associated with the ministry of pastoral music...

Of all the chants in the Roman Missal, perhaps the most beautiful, poignant, and memorable is the Easter Proclamation, or Exsultet. NPM offers numerous webinar recordings and Ministry Monday podcast episodes to help clergy, religious, and elected laypersons...

Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in the Church Today During the month of March we celebrate the women that shape us and love us into being. Those who fight against the injustices of our...