Articles for Worship & Creative

Choosing a Worship Leader – Worship First; Technical Excellence Second

Choosing a worship leader means more than assessing tech skills, or even music skills. I know worship directors that don’t play guitar or piano, yet they lead the whole worship ministry from a soundboard or drum set, in churches of more than 3,000 people!

Cooke Media Group Wins 8 Telly Awards for Feature Documentary & Fundraising Videos

As a creative company, Cooke Media Group has a goal to convey excellence in every form of messaging we produce, whether it’s a fundraising video, broadcast television, film, or documentary.

Christian Songwriters Beware!

Before you sign away your song, remember that the "royalty" may not be its own reward.

How to Ensure You’re Living a Good Legacy

Live in such a way that you're making things better.

Are “Christian” Songs that Don’t Glorify God False Worship Songs?

When Five Iron Frenzy sang about the “Blue Comb,” was that a Christian song? Was it in the category of false worship songs? Or was it just a group of Christians singing a silly song?

How to Evaluate Worship at Your Church

To evaluate worship -- from the inside -- is preventive and proactive in order to deter a more unfavorable action or attack from transpiring.

What the Psalter Should Teach Us about the Songs We Sing

Pastors need to be aware of the formidable tool that God has given us to teach his people—namely, the power of music and songs we sing.

How to Build on Your Creative Potential

Research indicates that everyone is born with creative potential. But to have creative ideas when you need them requires the ironic combination of humility and confidence.