From the earliest biblical accounts, music has been recognized as a profound and impactful expression of faith, playing a vital role in connecting lives with God’s purpose.
Vision.
To make the world’s most inspiring and transformative music accessible to today’s listeners and future generations.Mission.
To foster a vibrant community dedicated to the protection, preservation, promotion and distribution of Christian Music.
Why Christian Music Still Faces the Risk of Disappearing
Even in today’s digital world, the loss of priceless Christian music is a real and growing concern. Here’s why—and how we’re working to protect it:
1. Digital Files Without Preservation Plans Are the Silent Threat
Many assume digital means permanent—but that’s not the case. Thousands of songs live on hard drives, old computers, and scattered cloud accounts—with no backup plan or ownership succession. When platforms shut down or access is lost, the music often goes with it.
That’s where we come in—providing an added layer of protection. Christian Music Preservation functions like an insurance policy for your catalog—ensuring songs are safely archived and available to share with future generations.
2. Streaming and Subscription Models Aren’t True Ownership
Streaming services provide access—not possession. When fees lapse or licensing agreements change, entire libraries can disappear overnight.
For passionate Christian music fans, this means cherished songs may vanish. For labels, it means once-accessible content may fade into obscurity—even if technically stored somewhere.
3. Aging Physical Media Is Failing
CDs, Vinyl’s and Tapes degrade. Players break. Replacement parts disappear. Many powerful independent recordings exist only in these fragile formats.
We actively recover, digitize, and preserve these pieces of Christian music history before they’re gone for good.
4. Vaults and Storage Facilities Can’t Do It All
Yes, some masters are stored in climate-controlled environments. But even those aren’t immune to risk. Ownership changes, mislabeling, or natural disasters can still lead to loss. (In 2008, over 500,000 master recordings were lost in a Universal Studios fire.)
Our work complements existing storage solutions by offering redundant preservation, active curation, and distribution to Broadcasters, Royalty Licensed Streams and Platforms—so the music is not just stored but used to make an impact.
5. Digital Platforms Are Vulnerable to Extreme Events
While we don’t dwell on worst-case scenarios, it’s wise to recognize that extreme global events—such as cyberattacks or widespread infrastructure failures—could disrupt access to centralized digital platforms.
That’s why we’re building a long-term preservation strategy that includes archiving music to M-DISC, one of the most durable and future-proof storage formats available. We’re also working toward redundant preservation in partnership with mission-aligned institutions—trusted organizations that share a heart for protecting the legacy and impact of Christian music for generations to come.
Of course, this mission isn’t possible without the help of others. From faithful donors to volunteers—both hands-on and remote—every contribution plays a role. We especially welcome those with legal expertise who can help us build fair, clear agreements that benefit artists, labels, music owners, broadcasters, royalty-compliant streamers, and future platform partners. It truly takes a united, gifted community to ensure this music continues to inspire and reach lives long into the future.
Why This Matters—and Why You’re Part of It
Whether you’re a label executive, a former artist, or simply someone whose life has been touched by Christian music—this mission includes you.
Christian music is more than entertainment—it’s a powerful message set to melody. It has shaped hearts, led people to Christ, and helped navigate the faith journey of millions of individuals—just like you.
We Need to Act Now
We have a window of opportunity to preserve this Music Worth Saving—and to share it with the world in meaningful, legal, and ministry-focused ways.
How You Can Help
Whether you’re an artist, a label executive, a longtime fan, or simply someone who believes Christian music should never be forgotten—you have a role to play in preserving this music for future generations.
Support Financially
Your donations help fund the digitization, restoration, storage, and responsible distribution of Christian music across generations and platforms. Every gift, large or small, moves this mission forward.
Volunteer Your Time or Skills—From Anywhere
There’s a real need for both local and remote volunteers. Whether it’s organizing metadata, scanning covers, curating playlists, researching catalogs, or lending administrative support—your time and skills can make a lasting impact.
Offer Legal or Licensing Expertise
We are seeking volunteer legal professionals to help shape clear, fair agreements that honor artists, labels, music owners, broadcasters, and royalty-compliant streaming platforms. Your guidance can help us build strong, respectful partnerships for the future.
Help Open Doors to Mission-Aligned Institutions
Know of an organization, archive, museum, or ministry that would be a great preservation partner? You could help us secure trusted, redundant storage locations or expand our reach through strategic alliances.
Together, we can preserve the soundtrack of faith—and make sure the message in this music continues to be heard, discovered, and shared around the world.
Nationally recognized partnerships already established.
Why Preserve Christian Music? (a note from our Founder)
Today’s Christian music is vibrant and everywhere—streamed, downloaded, and shared across the world. But behind the convenience of digital lies a quiet threat few talk about.
Experts warn we may be heading into a “Digital Dark Age”—a time when digital media is lost simply because storage fails, formats become obsolete, or platforms shut down. Files can disappear in a click. And what’s not backed up securely may be gone forever.
While major record labels archive their music, our project exists to serve as an added safeguard—an insurance policy for artists, ministries, and labels who want to know their work will still be accessible long into the future.
Even NASA lost the original moon landing footage—erased and overwritten when the tapes were no longer compatible with modern systems. If that can happen to historic footage, imagine what could happen to the music that carries our faith.
And it’s not just digital files at risk. Many great Christian recordings only exist on CDs, cassettes, or vinyl—formats that degrade over time or can be damaged by heat, humidity, or loss. Once these items are gone, that part of our musical history may be gone with them.
That’s why the Christian Music Preservation Project® was created.
Our goal is to preserve and distribute Christian music—both current and classic—so it continues to reach hearts and glorify Christ. With proper licensing and permissions, we make these songs available to licensed broadcasters, streaming platforms, and radio streams wherever legally possible.
To safeguard this music for future generations, we archive it using ultra-long-lasting M-Disc technology, designed to remain readable for centuries. This is more than storage—it’s stewardship. We’re building a secure, enduring legacy for faith-filled music that might otherwise be forgotten.
When preserved and shared properly, these songs continue to thrive—speaking into lives, strengthening faith, and inspiring worship. They continue to inspire, uplift, and draw people closer to God—meeting listeners right where they are, while also honoring copyright and generating well-deserved royalties for artists, labels, and music owners.
How You Can Help
- Pray for wisdom and opportunity.
- Partner by sharing music or expertise.
- Participate as a label, artist, or collector.
- Provide financial support to keep this mission going.
“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.” – Psalm 89:1
In Christ’s service, Ron Maxwell,
Founder Christian Music Preservation®
How You Can Support Christian Music Preservation
Christian Music Preservation® is committed to preserving and legally, responsibly sharing Christian music with broadcasters, royalty-licensed streamers, and future streaming platforms—so that timeless songs of faith can continue to inspire lives around the world.
From digital-only files stored on personal drives and aging servers, to deteriorating CDs and vinyl that have been discarded, damaged, or left behind over the years, much of this music remains vulnerable. Even songs stored on well-known platforms face uncertainty due to shifting licensing agreements, ownership changes, or evolving content policies that can lead to music becoming restricted or removed without notice. That’s why we’re building a secure, redundant archive that protects these songs beyond any one device, format, or digital service.
It’s a win-win: the music is preserved and shared, while artists, labels, and owners continue to benefit through appropriate licensing that brings royalty support and public recognition.
We’re currently seeking:
- Financial supporters who believe this is Music Worth Preserving and Sharing
- Volunteers (local or remote) who can help with digitizing, organizing, or sharing our mission on social media, and helping grow awareness online
- Legal and technical professionals who have an interest in using their skills in a volunteer role that advances the Kingdom through this mission
- Partners who can help us expand this effort through aligned ministries and organizations
Your involvement helps ensure that powerful songs of faith continue to be heard, valued, and used to impact lives, both today and for generations to come.
If you believe in this mission and its vision, please pray for us, support this work, or come alongside and serve with us.