How Worship Becomes Noisy and Empty
"They have made for themselves a golden calf and have worshiped it and sacrificed to it and said, ‘These are your gods, O Israel, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.’” (Exodus 32:8)
Church and Artists: 6 Critical Errors You Must Avoid
I have been on both sides of the church and artists leadership divide.
5 Ways Christians Worship and Glorify Satan
"We Christians often give credit and glory to Satan for things which he had nothing whatsoever do with."
5 Uncommon Skills Every Worship Leader Needs
The surprising stuff every praise leader needs.
How to Create a Healthy Worship Culture for Your Team
As a leader, there’s nothing more important than defining and protecting your team’s worship culture.
Music Vs. Sermon: Worship Music Does More Than Set the Table
Worship music vs. sermon: Some believe the purpose of our worship service music is just to set the table.
Are You Creating Room for the Holy Spirit?
Don't plan so much that you aren't leaving space for God to move.
5 Signs You’re Part of an Unhealthy Church
There is no perfect church—but there are healthy and unhealthy churches.
99 Questions When Hiring a Worship Pastor
What I have found over the years through consulting and numerous conversations with senior pastors and executive pastors is that they simply don’t know what to ask when hiring a worship pastor.
35 Questions First-Time Worship Guests Are Probably Asking
First-time worship guests are inevitably asking themselves questions about their worship service visits.
An Open Letter to a Pulpit Bully
Beware that you don't fall into the trap of becoming one of the controlling pastors out there. Transposing from advocacy to autocracy will degrade your platform from a bully pulpit to the platform of a pulpit bully.
The Most Important Quality of an Effective Worship Leader
The most important quality is what we assume and take for granted.
Everyone Is a Prayer Novice
It’s a journey that we can never complete because God's infinite love for us is, after all, infinite.
5 Bedtime Prayers That Will Change Your Life
Sleep and bedtime prayers before sleep present a unique opportunity for us to connect with God.
What Are Reasonable Worship Leader Expectations?
What are worship leader expectations that make sense in your particular ministry setting?
Why Rock Star Worship Leaders Are Getting Fired
Unpacking a worship trend.
Putting the Service Back in Worship Service
Week after week, many of us attend a worship served not a worship service.
4 Must-Know Church Marketing Secrets
With every generation comes the challenge of communicating the unchanging, timeless message of the Gospel.
8 Reasons the Next Generation Craves Ancient Liturgy
What is liturgy, and what about it is so appealing to some young people? The allure of liturgy isn’t just a passing fad or the latest gimmick; it represents a longing for roots that connect us to another reality.
Insecure Worship Leaders: Why It’s Time for Deep Work
Insecure worship leaders, what is holding you back?
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ELCA Now a ‘Sanctuary Church Body’ for Migrants
The Evangelical Lutheran Church voted to become a "sanctuary church body". The first of its kind, the ELCA committed to doing things like provide shelter to undocumented immigrants.
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JD Greear: Here Is How to Keep the Gospel, Not Politics,...
JD Greear says, “Church-defining issues are the gospel, and we can disagree on secondary matters even with unity in primary ones.” At times this might seem impossible, but this week on our podcast, JD shares how to prioritize the gospel over any other issue...even politics.
