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Andy Squyres: My Ash Wednesday Playlist
The songs on this Ash Wednesday playlist have helped me face my own mortality and moved me to sing a grateful song that goes like this: “Life is terrible, life is beautiful, God is good.” ~ Andy Squyres
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7 Characteristics of Songs That Preach
Songs that preach communicate biblically, theologically, and doctrinally. Our songs must be sung with the integrity of adequate external preparation that springs forth from internal conviction.
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Worship Tech Director Advice From Experienced Leaders
Check out this gathering of some of the best in the business, and get your top tech advice from audio, technical directors, and worship leaders.
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Who Wrote the Doxology – And What Do You Really Know About It?
'The Doxology' could be the most famous hymn sung by Christians throughout the world. But how much do you really know about it?
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The True Cost of Worship Wars
What we’ve called worship wars began in the late 60’s and early 70’s when the Jesus Movement was bringing in younger people who wanted to experience God in a different way.
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Perfect Rhyme & Imperfect Rhyme – Why You Need Both
Rhymes are fun, and they help us remember lyrics. Today, we’ll look at the major types of rhyme—perfect rhyme and imperfect rhyme.
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The Difference Between Pop Church Songs and Worship
Most worship songs we sing these days follow some form of pop songwriting ethic. Church pop songs, really.
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7 Ways to Use Technology in Church Ministry
How to use tech in the service of the church. staying up-to-date doesn’t have to be terribly complicated. Here are several tips to consider as you leverage technology for ministry