Is the Smartphone Killing Weekend Church Services?
"You only have to be in your 20s to realize how much things have changed in the last decade."
Should We Use Secular Music in Worship?
We should be very intentional about the use of popular music, and our motive should be to communicate truth, not simply to be “relevant” or attract more people.
What Praise Is and What It Does
“Praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment.” —C. S. Lewis
Leading Multigenerational Worship: 9 Best Practices
If you lead worship in a local church, there’s a good chance it is multigenerational worship.
The Worship Experience and Consumerism: What You Need to Know
We call Sundays a "worship experience" but an experience is something that is done to us or for us; worship is something we do.
What King David Teaches Us About Worship
I love the story of King David dancing in 2 Samuel 6 when the ark of the covenant is brought into Jerusalem. David’s heart of worship is on full display and provides worship leaders (and all worshippers for that matter) with a challenging example.
The Most Powerful Worship Song You Will Ever Sing
How to move beyond the singing a worship song and into the living.
5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Modern Worship
Glenn Packiam explores some common critiques to modern worship and finds some surprising answers.
The Key to Choosing Songs for Your Congregation
Why you should "think in thirds."
Songs for an Ash Wednesday Service
One leader shares his suggested choices for an Ash Wednesday service.
12 Ways to Get Rid of Your Worship Leader So They’ll Never Come Back
A tongue-in-cheek guide to get rid of a worship leader.
How to Make Worship Rehearsals Shorter (and Better)
For all of the different ways worship rehearsals can be approached, there is always a way to do more in less time.
Disappointing Worship Services
"Place your hope in that invincible purpose, and you will never be disappointed."
This Is Why Singing in Church Matters
Singing matters. Here are a few reasons why...
Kids Worship: Why Lyrics Matter
In kids worship, lyrics are so important.
Worship Leaders Sabbath: If Sunday Isn’t Sabbath, When Is?
Worship leaders' Sabbath: Sunday isn’t a day of rest for those of us with worship leading responsibilities.
The Pastor As Worship Leader
Do you imagine the pastor as worship leader? Pastors should give leadership, guidance and direction to all aspects of the worship service.
5 Ways to Determine the God You Worship
Here are 5 gauges to check to determine the God you worship...
6 Weekly Rhythms Every Worship Pastor Needs Off-Stage
Weekly rhythms will help any worship leader create stronger weekend worship experiences.
Are You Cheating on God? 8 Questions That Reveal Your Ultimate Heart’s Desire
"Your heart's ultimate desire is the one thing you sacrifice most for."
Latest News
Hundreds of Christians Dead in Nigeria as Violence Continues
Last Monday, terrorist group Boko Haram attacked the town of Michika in the Nigerian state of Adamawa. This attack is only one of many recent ones from Boko Haram and militant Fulani herdsmen across Nigerian states, including Kaduna, and Christians are often the targets.
New Podcasts
Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson: Pastors Are People, Too
Justin and Scott discuss the need for pastors to embrace their humanity and they believe spiritual disciplines can help them do that.
