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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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What Does the Visual Layout of Our Churches Say About Worship?

Glenn Packiam - November 15, 2023

Now the visual layout of most of our modern worship environments feature a drumset or a stack of amplifiers quite prominently. Nothing "wrong" with this. But let's think for a moment about what it says

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Do Church Worship Bands Keep People From Singing?

Phil Cooke - November 15, 2023

Worship music and church worship bands have won the Sunday morning song battle – there’s no question about that.

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Real Men Don’t Sing? Not So Fast . . .

David Manner - November 13, 2023

Men choosing not to sing in worship services suggests that even Christ following men are sometimes willing to ignore likes, responsibilities, and even a biblical calling in order to conform to a more masculine identity.

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The 7-Minute Worship Team Check-In

Mike O’Brien - November 10, 2023

Before your next worship team ehearsal do this one thing and it will transform the culture of your volunteer worship ministry.

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Your List of Thanksgiving Psalms

Tim Miller - November 6, 2023

The thanksgiving Psalms in the Bible have so much to say on true praise and giving. Consider this detailed list.

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Disciplines for Spirit Filled Worship

Worship Cohort - November 4, 2023

To pursue holiness is to pursue Jesus himself, and to be confident in him alone. Apart from this, there is no such thing as ministry success in God’s economy, or Spirit filled worship.

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Cigarettes and Black Leather . . . And Worship?

Adam Russell - November 3, 2023

Art and rebellion go together like cigarettes and black leather, pessimism and sleeping in, anger and fear. But in worship?

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What She Said at the Start of Worship Service Changed Everything

Joe McKeever - November 1, 2023

Each Sunday, as we settle into our worship service, we buckle our seat belt. Whatever comes, Lord, my trust is in you.

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Monday Morning Worship Fatigue (And What to Do About It)

David Manner - October 30, 2023

Someone once said that leading worship is like having a baby on Sunday only to realize you are pregnant again Monday morning.

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Pray in the Spirit – At all Times, Always!

Chet Gladkowski - October 27, 2023

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

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Interview With a Worship Sound Pro

MinistryTech Magazine - October 25, 2023

Bobby Spangler operates Spangler Media, a sound consulting and sales company based in Kentucky. He’s a bona fide worship sound pro.

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8 Traits I See in Good Worship Leaders

Chuck Lawless - October 21, 2023

As I visit churches in my various roles, I’m privileged to worship with many different congregations. The styles aren’t always the same, but I can tell you some of the common traits I find in worship leaders who catch my attention.

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10 Tips to Create Great Worship Vocals

Jamie Harvill - October 20, 2023

The tendency for some is to have everyone jump-in, find a note, and sing everywhere. But there's a better way to create great worship vocals.

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5 Elements of Worship for a Great Service

Don Chapman - October 19, 2023

With a humble heart, consider these elements of worship that will encourage an attitude of worship in the hearts of your people.

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Great is the Lord – Yes, But What is “Great?”

David Mathis - October 16, 2023

"The Bible tells us again and again, especially in the Psalms, that our God is great."

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The Case for a Church Choir

Paul Detterman - October 13, 2023

If you are blessed to be the director of a church choir, don’t take them or that opportunity for granted: make the case for a church choir! Cherish the joy of being part of this rare and wonderful ministry!

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9 Lessons on Worship EVERYONE Need to Learn

David Santistevan - October 9, 2023

These are the kinds of things I wish I was told when I started leading worship. Which is why I compiled this list. If you’d like, share this with the young worship leaders you’re working with.

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Foundations for the Fellowship of Believers

Paul Detterman - October 6, 2023

How are you helping the fellowship of believers to stay connected with each other and with God through Jesus Christ?

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3 Ways Worship Leaders Can Encourage Worship

Gary Durbin - October 4, 2023

One thing that's common with each team is people in attendance expressing their adoration. So I ask myself, "Why doesn't that expression follow them to church?" and "How can I get people worshipping?"

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