David Manner

Dr. David W. Manner serves as the executive director for Church Forward Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists with responsibilities in the areas of leadership and administration.

How to Continue Leading Worship Even Into Old Age

How can we stay viable, battle ageism and keep from coasting in order to stick the landing?

20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders

Here are 20 ways to pray for worship leaders starting with: Pray for worship leaders that they never sacrifice their family for ministry since their family is ministry.

Full Time Worship Ministry? Get a Real Job!

I do believe that full time worship ministry is indeed a worthy calling and vocation that requires preparation, education and skills. And yes, it is a real job. But what if opportunities were no longer available for you to lead worship vocationally?

Remembering and Rejoicing

We can’t rejoice without first remembering. When we remember the gravity of our condition, we are all the more ready to rejoice in the glories of our Savior.

Is Our Worship a One-Sided Conversation?

A singular focus on worship is a one-sided conversation without discipleship.

Steeplejacking: A Hostile Takeover in Worship?

Steeplejacking is a coined term that describes the attempt to infiltrate, influence and take-over an existing congregation.

12 Post-Pandemic Questions Every Worship Leader Should Be Asking

Pastor, author, and theologian David Manner recently presented twelve vital questions every church, every worship leader (and pastor!) should be asking right now.

6 Ways To Embrace Culturally Diverse Worship

We are willing to go outside the church for culturally diverse worship but fail miserably to do so within. So why are we so ready to defer when we travel around the world but not across the aisle?

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