Articles for Worship & Creative

Most worship leaders genuinely want to serve their congregations well, yet even the most sincere hearts can unintentionally pull focus in the wrong direction.

How do we help our church focus on the presence of God more than the presents under the tree?

Ultimately, our role is to serve the bride of Christ by removing distractions. By avoiding these common errors, we create a space where the mechanics of the service fade into the background, allowing the glory of God to take center stage.

Before the sermon or message, people arrive with all sorts of noise in their lives. When your service opens with music that leads them into the story of the incarnation, that’s good ministry.

I have a concern with the way that we use a couple of particular words: I don’t want to be called a ‘worship leader’ anymore.

This season, choose two carols and two modern worship songs, experiment with creative pairings, and build a blended set that draws your congregation into the wonder of Christ’s birth.

Each of these elements represents a significant loss because each in its own way expresses obedience to God and brings encouragement to his people.

We have to learn to remove our worries, our opinion, our questions and ourselves—so we can worship with appropriate honor.