Articles for Worship & Creative

The Musician’s Guide to Playing Spontaneous Worship

Worship ministry is mostly about getting out of our own way. If we can minimize distraction, be more authentic, build trust and love Jesus, we’ll create an environment where people participate rather than spectate.

The Death of Billy Graham: What Place Does Music Hold in His Legacy?

The one thing we see clearly is that the most far-reaching evangelist of the 20th century understood the power and appeal of music, and utilized it fully.

It Would Take a ‘Divorce’ to Split MercyMe Up Nowadays

The band members of MercyMe take a moment to talk about what it takes to stay together for 20 years, the upcoming I Can Only Imagine movie, and the heart of worship music.

Strong Worship Leaders: The 18 Things They Avoid

Strong worship leaders develop good attitudes and habits. They keep their heart, mind and spirit right before God and man. Check out these things that strong leaders don’t do, so you can grow and improve.

Three Distractions Your Worship Leader Heart Wrestles With

To me, it comes down to understanding that the local church is the house of God, not the “restaurant of God.” And in a house, we serve.

Management Style of a Worship Leader

One of the most challenging role of a Worship Pastor/Music Minister is serving as a manager/supervisor. As a manager/supervisor I am responsible for everything...

Reflections on “What Can Miserable Christians Sing?”

There is a major deficiency in Christian worship, a deficiency that is evident in both traditional and contemporary approaches: the absence of the language of lament.

3 Tips to Dealing With Criticism

How to deal with comments that challenge your ministry.