Your True Identity in Christ: 76 Inspirational Scriptures
If you have received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, here’s a list of who you really are. Marvel at the epic greatness of your Lord and what He has done for you to shape your identity in Christ.
Practical Experiences to Help Young Worship Leaders Grow
It is critically important that worship leaders help young worship leaders grow. If you’re a young worship leader and just starting out, and you want to grow as a worship leader, there are some crucially important experiences you have to have.
The Freedom of Long-Term Worship Planning
I’ve been freshly amazed at the wisdom of God and his kindness in helping me with long-term worship planning months in advance that will end up ministering to specific people or responding to certain current events in ways that there was no way I could have foreseen.
‘Build My Life’ Tops List of Most-Used Worship Songs by Churches
Real-time data gathered from a church presentation software company places Pat Barrett's song "Build My Life" at the top of its list of most-used worship songs by churches over the past three years.
Ten Atonement Songs You Should Consider Singing
Over the years, I’ve realized that not all atonement songs about the cross are created equal. Some use the word “cross” without explaining what it means. Others see the cross merely as a selfless act of love for our encouragement.
16 Charles Spurgeon Quotes That Will Stir Your Zeal for Prayer
Charles Spurgeon believed his ministry benefited from the prayers of his people more than anything else. These 20 Charles Spurgeon quotes will encourage and inspire you to greater prayer.
Why It Matters What We Sing
Whether our singing consists of the most contemporary hits led by a band or is comprised of classic hymns conducted acappella, we should give serious thought to the content of our singing for three reasons:
Discovering 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.
If You Lead Creatives, This Is What You Need to Know
Todd Henry has led creatives for 20 years. At the Global Leadership Summit, Todd downloaded the principles he's learned about leading this unique group of people during his half-hour session.
A Few Creeds Plus the Bible: How to Shepherd a Church toward the Use...
Creeds and confessions bring unity to the church in both its orthodoxy and its orthopraxy, thus protecting the church from heterodoxy. But how does a pastor cast a confessional vision of church for a church that has never been confessional?
When Corporate Worship Is Just Singing
I love corporate worship. Without a doubt, the combination of lyric and melody is one of my favorite art forms in all the world. But I’ve had a lingering question that has been in my mind as it relates to corporate worship.Can it be that corporate worship is just singing?
Scripture Memory: One Encouragement and One Warning
My daily to-do list includes three non-negotiables: Bible reading, prayer, and Scripture memory. There’s no “day off” to rest FROM these disciplines.
My Spouse Does Not Enjoy Sex
If your spouse doesn't enjoy sex, that's not unusual. “Sex can be quite fun. So why do married couples have so little of it?” This is wise pastoral counsel for married couples struggling to love each other sexually.
13 Things Pastors Wish Their Worship Leaders Knew
I recently had the privilege of participating in the Cutting It Straight conference in Jacksonville, led by H.B. Charles Jr. and hosted by Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church. At this conference, I discovered the 13 things pastors wish their worship leaders knew.
The Privilege of Intercession
“So the men turned from there and went towards Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord.”
(Genesis 18:22)
This begins the last part of Genesis...
55 of the Cheesiest Christian Pick Up Lines You’ve Ever Heard
Christian pick up lines are funny, awkward, cheesy, and if I ever hear my sons use them when they get older I’ll disown them in the blink of an eye! Have you ever used one of these pick up lines before?
9 Tips to Improve Your Church Welcome Segment
How can you make your welcome segment excellent, intentional, strategic and short?
You Can’t Serve God and Entertainment
Jesus died and rose so that we can experience communion with him. He provides the supreme joy as we serve God that an escape to entertainment simply cannot compete with.
Emotionally Healthy Worship Leaders
Emotionally healthy worship leaders know how to be vulnerable because they know who they are.
The Danger of Worship Hype
How manipulation can be used as an unseemly ministry tactic.
Latest News
District Under Fire for High School Baptisms
In the latest Tennessee high school football news, a school district is in trouble because two student athletes were baptized on school property after practice on August 7th. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has accused the district of violating the Constitution and has taken action against it.
New Podcasts
Tara Beth Leach: This Is How Your Preaching Can Thwart Consumerism
Tara Beth Leach believes it's all too easy for church to turn into, "Come, consume, and see the show." Tara Beth is an author, speaker and senior pastor, and this week on our podcast, she shares how pastors can counteract consumerism and help their members see themselves as the missional people of God.
