Worship Leaders, think back through your conversations with your volunteers over the past couple of months. Do any of this sound familiar? “I didn’t know we were supposed to be here at 4:15pm.” “We changed the rehearsal time? No one told me. “I’m going to take the next month off. It doesn’t seem like you …
Worship Review // Hillsong United // Empires
Before we get started, remember that our reviews are meant to help you navigate the album and offer suggestions for use in your church context. I’d love to hear how you’re using this music in your church in the comments below. Here’s my rundown. Here Now (Madness) // The opening track for the album is …
CRAFT // Part Two: Pushing the Creative Button
Josh takes us through part 2 of his CRAFT series.
Healthy Submission
I have a confession to make. I bought the lie of the culture. I willingly believed that I would pull myself up by my own bootstraps, that I alone would be responsible for my success. No one had the right to tell me what to do. I had convinced myself that no matter what, I …
Being a Spiritual Role Model
“Follow me.” Two simple words that took on eternal significance when uttered by the greatest leader in history: Jesus Christ. Today, that phrase is as engaging, empowering, and life-altering as ever before. As the Kingdom continues to extend across the earth, the invitation to live life authentically as a spiritual role model is one that …
Worship with a Mission
Aaron focuses on worship off the stage in this look at missional worship.
CRAFT // Part One: Handling a Team of Artists
The CRAFT series is designed to walk you through preparing your team to be able to think outside of their typical creative boxes, walk humbly with their artistry, and use teamwork to produce massive amounts of creative development for their ministry. Over this series, we will walk you through different areas of creative development for you …
Heart > Talent
“But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” [Luke, 10:41-42] “Talent” is a God-given skill that is supernatural in nature. 1 Peter 4:10 …
Citizens & Saints New Music Video
The good folks over at The Gospel Coalition posted an article yesterday by Citizens & Saints lead singer Zach Bolen. Zach is a good friend of The Church Collective and we like to support this great band whenever we can. Head on over to TGC’s website to read the article Zach wrote about their song “You Have Searched …
Keeping Volunteers Confident
Most of our churches rely on volunteer musicians, singers, and techs to make services run smoothly. When teams are distracted or frustrated, it has a ripple effect across the entire gathering. And lets face it, there are SO many things that can distract and frustrate us. And that’s before we even get to church! A good attitude is essential …
Mind The Gap
Fox brings the heat with this look into working with a team, toward the common goal.
Worship News // Josh Wilson Single // That Was Then, This Is Now
NASHVILLE, TENN – MAY 4, 2015 –Capitol CMG is excited to announce the release of Josh Wilson’s new single, “That Was Then, This Is Now,” which is available now on iTunes. This song is the title track to Wilson’s new album that is scheduled to release later this summer. “‘That Was Then, This Is …
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Worship News // Jason Gray // New Single Glow in the Dark
Nashville, Tenn. (May 6, 2015) // Centricity Music’s Jason Gray is releasing a new single, “Glow In The Dark,” going for radio adds May 15. The song, co-written by Gray and Ben Glover, is a powerful message about the attempt to find Grace over our struggles. Doesn’t matter how deep, how dark the night is …
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Becoming
We are all becoming something. You see, we are created beings and all created beings were created for a purpose. This concept seems so elementary, but I think it is too easily forgotten or lost in our daily thoughts and routines. We don’t give much thought to the “bigger picture” much of the time. We simply get up, …
Creating A Safe Worship Environment
“How can I, as a leader, create a safe worship environment?” This is a significant question that draws at the heart of what it means to be a worship leader. I remember what it felt like to me when I first encountered a safe worship zone! The atmosphere in the room felt electric. The sense …