Worship & Creative Leaders

We want our churches to be free to worship. But what does it actually mean? Is freedom the liberty one feels to wield a “Lion of Judah” flag across the front of the church? Is freedom a boisterous dance? Is freedom the right to be crazy?

Born prematurely in 1707, Charles Wesley was the 18th child of Samuel and Susannah Wesley. For weeks they were not sure if he would live or die, as eight of his siblings had done. As his mother prayed for him Charles grew healthy and strong.

As you join your congregation for worship this weekend, I encourage you to pray these prayers before you gather.

You feel fake vibes when hoping for authentic ones. Regardless, what makes a worship service fake might be boiled down to five basic things.

Does your mix suffer from these four common mix maladies?  If it does, that’s OK because there is a remedy for each one. The next worship service could be your best worship music mix.

Here's the real-life parable what I call of sugar cookie hope. It's a recipe tat begins and ends in love.

How long is church supposed to be? The movement of the Holy Spirit can be like watching a Polaroid picture develop. The Holy Spirit is holding the picture and we’re just a part of the development process.

Worship is a war song, but it isn’t simply singing songs. It is a lifestyle. And ultimately, it is about how we relate to God.