“Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.” Genesis 2:1-2 In ministry, there always seems to be work to do. In …
Creating Space in Worship
Jordan gives us some tips on spacial awareness.
Response to A Worship Service
Daniel outlines what causes genuine response in our worship gatherings.
Strike up the Band
Party on, Wayne! Party on, Garth! Most people of my generation know what that references. In one sense, it represented the desire to party in a negative way. At the same time, it represented an attitude wishing well on a friend. Maybe there’s something to that. Ancient Israel knew how to throw a party! Most …
Worship Review // Martin Smith // Back To The Start
Martin Smith released Back To The Start on Oct. 21. The album combines tracks from Martin’s recent solo albums as well as tracks that were featured on his recent tour with Bethel Music. The production value on the album is superb. Each track is layered with rich melodies that carry Martin’s vocals through the songs. …
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Worship Review // Planetshakers // This is Our Time
Planetshakers have come out with another album full of anthems for the church! Here’s our worship breakdown: This is Our Time // If you’re congregation is into music that really pumps, this is a wonderful opener for your service. Word of caution though, you’re going to want to grab the backing tracks if you don’t …
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The Faith of a Worship Leader
The Church Collective founder, Ryan Loche, brings us thought provoking questions from Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Worship Spaces // October 19
It’s always so great to see where everyone is worshiping during the weekend! Be sure to find us on instagram to join in on the sharing! This week we’re featuring some great shots from one of our contributors, John. Be sure to check some of his posts out!
Centric Worship // Consume Us // Corey Voss
Our friends at Centric Worship just put out a single from their upcoming release! Be sure to check it out. You can hear our interview with Corey here.
Worship Leader Stage Presence
You might think it odd that I’m addressing stage presence in a worship leading context, but all too often I see worship leaders struggling to maintain a leading presence for their congregations. It might be a confidence issue, or they worry about getting in the way of God and “humble” themselves too much, trying to …
When Do We Worship?
Part 2 of 4 Text: Hebrews 10: 23-25 New Testament 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. 24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. 25Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but …
I Want to Play More!
Originally appeared on realworldworship.org Recently, this question was put to me: “I’d like to play more at church but the worship leader seems to always be picking others over me, what can I do about this?” The truth is that this is a complex issue. I know a lot of worship leaders who really like …
Being vs. Doing
I would like to begin by asking: “How are you being?” Church leadership comes with a whole lot of jobs that appear as if they will not wait. They have to be done, and done now! There are a lot of stresses and strains that demand your focus and attention one way or the other. …
Worship Spaces // October 5
Always so much fun to see where everyone is worshiping! Feel free to join in. Mention @thechurchcollective and use #thechurchcollective on instagram to share!
The In-Between // Transitions in Worship
As a worship leader, leading within a song is a given… But what about the in-between? Transitions are a great way to help create a seamless time of worship and reduce potential awkwardness between songs. The truth is that we practice and plan so much when it comes to our songs that we sometimes neglect …