Worship & Creative Leaders

"The Book of Psalms outlined and explained with animation."

A funny look at some of the common phrases you probably hear (or say!) week in and week out.

Before the sermon or message, people arrive with all sorts of noise in their lives. When your service opens with music that leads them into the story of the incarnation, that’s good ministry.

I have a concern with the way that we use a couple of particular words: I don’t want to be called a ‘worship leader’ anymore.

This season, choose two carols and two modern worship songs, experiment with creative pairings, and build a blended set that draws your congregation into the wonder of Christ’s birth.

Each of these elements represents a significant loss because each in its own way expresses obedience to God and brings encouragement to his people.

We have to learn to remove our worries, our opinion, our questions and ourselves—so we can worship with appropriate honor.

If the month of December leaves your team more weary than worshipful, it might be time to pause and ask: Which Christmas traditions are quietly exhausting our ministry—and what can we do about it?