Don’t stop developing your worship ministry. There should always be something taking shape and moving forward. The leader is responsible for building a culture of development. Ministry development most often moves pretty slowly, with a few spurts. We’re in one of those spurts. We’ve had this unusual time to step back and re-tool some of …
As we continue through this unique season of digital ministry, I’ve been thinking about these two aspects of our worship ministry. On the one hand, it’s an incredible time to reach out all over the globe. Not only is the message of hope available with a wider net, but hundreds of thousands of congregations are …
In the early 1900’s, a scientist concluded that the power of two animals pulling a coach did not equal twice the power of a single animal. Surprised by this, as Dobelli describes in his book, The Art of Thinking Clearly, the scientist extended his study to people. In a test involving men pulling a rope …
Starting something new can be a boost to your ministry. Many churches have experienced a freshness in doing new things during this COVID-19 season. For some, going online was an adaptation from scratch. For others, though they may have been well-versed in the digital world, they are now doing ministry solely through digital means. Whether …
Being a worship leader has at least two sides: the sacred and secular. You can probably guess what I mean by sacred. It’s everything to do with the spiritual side of leadership – the devotion, prayer, personal worship, taking the lyrics to heart, congruence in our lives on stage and off. It’s a desire to …
Every worship band has to figure out the sound check in a way that works best for them. Whether you’re a portable church or in a permanent building, worship teams must develop a standardized sound check process to be efficient and effective. Many worship bands rotate team members, which adds a weekly variable of change …
These five attributes take on a different sort of feeling once you’re in the middle of a crisis. Here are some things your worship team still needs from you as the world suffers from the Covid -19 Pandemic and our nation endures the quarantine: Prayer Pray for your team and let them know you’re praying …
If you are a worship leader who thought you were just the song picker-outer or band leader, you’ve missed a big chunk of ministry possibility. Worship Leaders are pastors and shepherds. Pastors are spiritual overseers, caring for those in their congregations and communities. The worship leadership role is really one aspect to being a shepherd …
While congregations across America have been asked not to meet in person during this pandemic, many leaders have turned digital – and you may be one of them. Our sanctuaries are all of a sudden recording studios! The implications of this digital revolution are staggering. I know many churches have used online methods, but not …
Do you find it difficult to transition from song to song? It’s a good question as it can hinder the effectiveness of a worship leadership team. Even when songs are solid, transitions can come across unnatural. Here are some one-line thoughts on transitioning songs during worship: Scripture – Reading Scripture – calling people to worship, inviting them to experience …
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