TIPS FOR SPEAKING IN WORSHIP
THEY’RE LISTENING CAREFULLY, SO WE SHOULD SPEAK THOUGHTFULLY They’re listening. I know sometimes we wonder how much of what we say from stage is sinking in but they’re catching much more than we might think. Scary isn’t it. More often than not, the things we say from stage can have as much power as the […]
MODERN HYMN ARRANGEMENTS
In a recent conversation with my brother, he mentioned that he had begun leading worship for a church. He had received a great response from a service he organized because it had a couple of modern hymn arrangements. Hymnody has been a great way of bridging the generational gap that many churches face. There are […]
HELP YOUR CHURCH SING (10 TIPS)
This past I week I had the chance to be part of the congregation while one of our teams lead worship without me on stage. (It’s one of the great joys of leadership when you get to watch the team you have trained and cared for lead with as much excellence and power as if […]
CREATING YOUR CHURCH’S MODERN HYMNAL
God’s people have always compiled resources for use in worship, whether it was gathering the various psalms written over time and organizing them, or collecting them in the form of hymnals in the 1800’s. Their purpose was to equip people to worship through song. They worked to ensure that the music was singable, the lyrics […]
BEST BOOKS FOR WORSHIP LEADERS
As a musician, I always enjoy walking up to a stage at a church or a concert and looking at the gear they’re using and geeking out. And as you may know, if you ask a guitar player about their pedal board they can spend hours talking about why they have chosen the various gear […]
GOING FROM TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY
So you’ve taken that new job and you’re trying to figure out how to make some much needed transitions without causing yourself or your church unnecessary “bloodshed”. I’ve been talking to some worship minister friends of mine who are either in this phase of ministry or about to experience it. During these conversations I’ve found […]
Starting Point for Your Work in Vacation Bible School
Why VBS? Why should a church invest time, energy, and resources in Vacation Bible School? Is VBS still even a relevant ministry? Before you begin planning a VBS, be sure that you understand the “why” behind having a VBS. Here are a few of the best reasons why VBS is worth it! Each year, VBS […]
Starting Point for Your Work in Student Ministry
Whether you are newly starting in Student Ministry, beginning at a new church, or working to launch a youth ministry in your church, here are some important considerations for long-term success. Personal Growth Leading Student Ministry isn’t just a matter of leading Bible studies or planning events. Ministry leaders must first be committed disciples of […]