Worship & Creative Leaders

The Surprising History Behind ‘Joy to the World’

Did you know that "Joy to the World" was never intended to be a Christmas song? This is one reasons Claire Pfann, Academic Dean at the University of the Holy Land, calls it “one Christmas carol that is unlike all others."

Shepherding Idle and Faint-Hearted Church Musicians

If you are a musician who serves in a worship band, hear this. It doesn’t matter if you are a volunteer or if you are paid. I want you to know that God is working through your musical act of worship, and I thank you for your faithfulness

These Albums Have the Best New Christmas Songs in 2019

We've done the research, and these albums have our favorite new Christmas songs for the year 2019! They are perfect for accompanying your Christmas baking or if you simply want to get into the spirit of the season.

How NOT to Read Your Bible in the New Year

Don't let your good intentions about Scripture reading fizzle out this year.

4 Reasons Modern Worship Services Should Engage the Emotions

What do you think about emotional worship? I’m going to make a rather bold and potentially unpopular assertion.

How to Worship God Through Sport

Sports are a gift that allow us, as image bearers, to reflect the glory of God. Here's how to worship God through sport and experience.

The Power of Disconnecting

This day and age, we are constantly connected to others via cell phones, social media and whatnot, often in more than one way at the same time. But have you thought about the power of being disconnected?

Do We Really Need to Keep Singing Hymns?

Growing up I attended an Assemblies of God church and didn't know hymns existed. Now I'm a worship pastor and I have to decide for myself how I feel about hymns. Do we really need to keep singing hymns? I think so. And my first reason may surprise you.