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Steeplejacking: A Hostile Takeover in Worship?
Steeplejacking is a coined term that describes the attempt to infiltrate, influence and take-over an existing congregation.
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Let Children Lead Worship!
It’s true that kids can point out the obvious and teach us a thing or two, but what if we intentionally taught them to lead? What if we encouraged them to lead? And, are you ready for this? What if we let children lead worship?
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What Ruined Contemporary Worship?
Something happened that has absolutely ruined contemporary worship: the CCM industry collapsed. Now a young, hopeful CCM artist who really has no interest in being a worship leader goes straight into a worship leading job so he can make a living in music—there are simply no record deals to be had.
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12 Steps to Discover Your Call to Music Ministry
Music ministry is one of the most vital ministries in the local church and should be viewed as a sacred office. Discovering your call begins with a DESIRE to be used by God to impact the local church and the world around you.
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40 Songs for Grieving and Funerals
Often, our songs in worship focus exclusively on celebration or happiness. But life includes grieving. Consider using some of these songs as ways to help your congregation mourn well.
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How to Join The Many Tongues of World Communion Sunday
When a congregation’s “normal” pattern of worship is being enhanced or changed for a special emphasis like World Communion Sunday, it is important to design the changes in such a way that they heighten, not diminish, the clarity of the gospel message.
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Best Advice for New Worship Leaders
What is the best advice young worship leaders can receive?
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The Next Worship Leaders
The next worship leaders are ready to act, taking their creative calling seriously and understanding the vital role worship leaders play in the holistic spiritual formation of the next Christians.
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The Epic Formula to Make Your Band Sound Great
We have to start with some basic principles when we’re thinking about arranging a large band. You can make your band sound great!
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How to Help Your People Become Better Worshipers
I would like to challenge you with a thought concerning those we have in places of leadership in our worship ministries, and how to help your people become better worshippers.
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8 Steps Toward Next Level Worship
I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led Sunday worship teams at home and around the world for over 30 years. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way.
