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Gospel Centered Hymns for Communion

Nicholas Batzig - January 12, 2024

There is no passage in Scripture from which the minister should not make a bee-line to the Gospel. From there, knowing the various lines to the great Gospel centered hymns becomes the way forward in bringing in the poetic truths of the Gospel at the Supper.

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Joe McKeever: How to Liven Up a Dull Worship Service

Joe McKeever - January 8, 2024

Here are some thoughts from veteran pastor Joe McKeever on how to liven up a dull whorship service.

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The Decline of Excellence in The Age of “Nice”

Phil Cooke - January 5, 2024

In today’s increasingly interconnected, socially conscious, and “woke” world, there’s a growing inclination to prioritize being ‘nice’ or avoiding conflict over achieving and maintaining high standards of excellence. Here are some reasons for the decline of excellence.

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Great Christian Art Flows From the Great Artist Himself

Ray Hollenbach - January 3, 2024

Some of the greatest art in history has been Christian art. From Bach to Chance the Rapper; from Rembrandt to William Blake; and from Milton to Gerard Manley Hopkins, the Lord's words have come to life in ten million ways.

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12 Keys to Picking Great Songs for Worship

Mark Cole - December 31, 2023

Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Here are 12 keys to do it well.

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How to Find the Presence of God in the Valley

Brandon Cox - December 27, 2023

Miracles occur when you praise God in the valley. Don’t stop! When you worship, especially in broken places, God shows up and manifests his presence in ways you’ve yet to even imagine!

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What Are Reasonable Worship Leader Expectations?

Kade Young - December 20, 2023

What are worship leader expectations that make sense in your particular ministry setting?

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7 Ways To Lose Ministry Volunteers

David Manner - December 19, 2023

If ministry volunteers aren’t validated in the ministry you lead, then they will look for another place where they are.

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Why I Don’t Like Christmas Carols

Stephen Altrogge - December 18, 2023

A permanent scowl begins to harden on my face. My nostrils tend to flare more frequently. Why? Christmas carols. I don’t like them. And they’re everywhere! Let me tell you why I don't like Christmas carols.

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Christmas Craziness and God’s Glory

David Santistevan - December 13, 2023

These songs help you slow down, resist Christmas craziness and reflect over the next couple weeks as we prepare for Christmas services.

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6 Worship Thoughts For Congregational Leaders From Eric Geiger

Eric Geiger - December 8, 2023

This is not an exhaustive list. Nor do I think it is an inerrant list! I am thankful to serve with leaders who want what we do to be rooted in what we believe. I am passing these worship thoughts because they may be helpful for other ministry leaders.

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God’s Frailty: A Christmas Parable

Ray Hollenbach - December 6, 2023

God came to nation which eagerly longed for his coming, prayed for his return, and placed all their hopes in his presence. Yet most of the nation missed the hour of his visitation. Is this simply history, or a Christmas parable for our day?

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Christian Christmas Music Your Congregation Hasn’t Grown Tired Of

Jesse T. Jackson - December 4, 2023

Finding new, good, worship-ful Christmas music can make the difference between getting burned out by mid-December and singing along joyfully through Christmas. Below, we've listed some information on the newest Christian Christmas music on the market.

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Should Expressive Worship Be Physical?

Glenn Packiam - December 3, 2023

It’s understandable that people sometimes wonder if expressive worship leaders are simply imitating entertainment culture in asking people to respond.

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Christian Christmas Activities: 30 Christ-Centered Ideas for Families

Vanessa Myers - December 1, 2023

Christian Christmas activities for families are a highlight of the holiday season. Discover 30 fun, creative ways to celebrate Jesus with children.

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How to Continue Leading Worship Even Into Old Age

David Manner - December 1, 2023

How can we stay viable, battle ageism and keep from coasting in order to stick the landing?

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What Every Worship Team Needs – EVERY Week

David Santistevan - November 29, 2023

We don’t just need great music, broadway lighting, impressive talent and fresh brewed coffee. Sure. Every worship team needs Jesus more than anything.

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17 Christmas Worship Songs Perfect for Your Church

Mark Cole - November 24, 2023

"I love Christmas music but sometimes it can be a challenge to find great Christmas worship songs that a congregation can truly worship with." Get these songs and add them to your church's next Christmas Worship Set List!

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What God Wants Pastors and Worship Leaders to Know

Bob Kauflin - November 20, 2023

Pastors and worship leaders need to know that rivalry and disunity contradicts what Jesus came to do—make us one.

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C.S. Lewis: Art With a Message

Glenn Packiam - November 17, 2023

What Lewis is proposing is actually more serious — and more difficult — than simply trying to create art with a message.

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