Expensive New Sound System – and Lousy Sound?
The state-of-the-art new sound system is rolled into the new church, and on the grand opening they end up with music that sounds like it came out of a tin can.
Spirit-Responsive Worship Leading Literally Saves Lives
Lingering in musical worship, led by a worship leader who has been trained over years to be pastorally responsive to the Holy Spirit in worship, actually saves lives. There's real ministry in Spirit-responsive worship leading.
The Cross Illuminates God’s Attributes
"As I studied the attributes of God’s holiness, I found the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ to be the supreme demonstration of this eternal perfection of God."
7 Things You May Not Know About Jesus
There are surprising things you may not know about Jesus. In our book, Jesus: A Theography, Leonard Sweet and I take 424 pages to show that both the Old and New Testaments tell the story of Jesus in great detail.
Good Friday Reflection: The Final Word of Reunion
Consider this for your Good Friday reflection: Jesus' final word from the cross, following his Word of Triumph, was the word of reunion.
How to Guarantee You WON’T Grow Spiritually
You can’t escape the New Testament’s overwhelming pulse that God commands us to intentionally pursue Him, that to grow spiritually is our job as Christians.
5 Gifts Jesus Gives Us in the Lord’s Supper
When we read about the Lord's Supper in John 13, we discover not only the roots of the sacrament but also the secrets of Christian living. There are at least five diamonds shining out from the darkness of John 13.
Eugene Cho: How Could It Be a Good Friday?
There’s a reason that in the Christian tradition – this day and service is considered the longest and darkest day of the year.
Sometimes, to Hear the Voice of God, We Should Stop Singing
Our worship actions can drown out the distinct voice of God that is often only discernible in the silence. In the midst of our self-generated noise, we can miss healing, comforting, and encouraging words of hope.
10 of the Best Church Websites in 2021
Each year the folks at Churchjuice post their selections of the best church websites. This year it's even more important, because we can all learn something to improve our digital game.
We Recorded a DIY Live Worship Album. Here’s How We Did It
The idea came up to record a live worship album. While the worship director and I had been involved in countless past recording projects, we’d never done anything like this before. It would be an incredible challenge, but we were up for it.
Why We Become What We Behold
My daughters are starting to pick up more and more of my mannerisms. This is terrifying. They see me every day, hear every word I say. That's why I believe that when it comes to worship, we become what we behold.
What She Said at the Start of Worship Service Changed Everything
Each Sunday, as we settle into our worship service, we buckle our seat belt. Whatever comes, Lord, my trust is in you.
Satan and Worship Leaders: Was Satan A Musician?
The possible biblical connection between Satan and worship leaders issues some strong warnings we must heed today. Was Satan a musician?
99 Questions When Hiring a Worship Pastor
What I have found over the years through consulting and numerous conversations with senior pastors and executive pastors is that they simply don’t know what to ask when hiring a worship pastor.
Top 10 Things I Love That Worship Leaders Do
Many friends of mine serve their churches as worship leaders, some perhaps in the face of weekly criticism and complaints—I am eternally thankful for you. I love you.
Help Your Church Break Out of Its Worship Comfort Zone
If we practice worshipping in ways we aren’t comfortable with then we will get more comfortable stretching our comfort zones in all aspects of our lives.
God’s Promises Give Us Everything We Need
In modern life we have trained ourselves to discount promises as nothing more that echoes in the wind. The one great exception is when it comes to God’s promises.
Song Ideas for Good Friday and Easter
Glenn Packiam gives a few song ideas for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There are so many great worship songs about the cross and forgiveness and the sacrifice Christ made for us. Discover more song ideas for Good Friday and Easter.
God Sent a Musician
David, the young shepherd who faced down the great giant Goliath, was a musician. While tending his father’s flocks in his lonely life as a shepherd, he had not only learned how to sling stones at lions and bears.
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