Articles for Worship & Creative

Teach Your Congregation to Worship Every Day

Worship every day: the goal is not to add more religious activity, but to awaken a heart posture that recognizes God in all things.

How Worship Leaders Can Leave a Legacy

How to think about what kind of legacy you'll leave. When worship leaders have a fear of being upstaged, it blinds us from our power to replace ourself with the next great leader. That’s an incredible power and responsibility.

How to Use Prayer as Worship for a Deeper Congregational Experience

Instead of being a perfunctory opening or closing line, prayer as worship can become the heart of the service, drawing the people into God’s story and inviting them to respond with devotion, awe, and obedience.

9 Worship Leading Tips Every Young Worship Leader Should Know

These are the kinds of things I wish I was told when I started leading worship. Which is why I compiled this list. If you’d like, share this with the young worship leaders you’re working with.

Singing Hymns in Church – 4 Reasons You Should Keep Them

Singing for the Christian is formative and responsive, and therefore must be informed by Scripture. The importance of hymns is that we learn what we sing.

How to Make the Call to Worship Meaningful in Contemporary Worship Services

Whether your congregation meets in a traditional sanctuary or a rented school gymnasium, the call to worship can still serve as a holy moment.

Give Thanks to God – Like David Praising God in the Midst of Trouble

Thanksgiving is one of the key ways we push back against the full-court press from worry, fear, and anxiety. And King David is an example of how to give thanks to God.

40 Christian Songs of Comfort in Grief

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.

3 Ingredients for True Worship

I challenge you to engage in true worship. There are three ingredients for true worship in which we all can grow. Learn to use these three principle ingredients for true worship!

The Ten Commandments of Worship Slides

Your screen content is one of the most visible venues for everyone in your church. It’s worth the effort and time to make your worship slides and screen content impactful.

What is the Future of CCM: the Impact of CCM Scandals and the Path Forward

It’s important to examine how CCM scandals have shaped the public perception of Christian music, what systemic issues may contribute to these failures, and how artists and the church can move forward with renewed integrity and purpose.