I’ve learned a few things over the years I’ve been in ministry. I’ve learned how to interact with difficult people, how to plan for huge events, how to raise support for new endeavors, and how to neglect my family. Yeah, you weren’t expecting that last one. A great post from Jesse about the balance of family and ministry.
It’s Too Loud!
Our latest installment in The Worship Wars series. “It’s Too Loud” tackles the delicate balance of volume in our churches and gives some great insight into how we handle this within our congregations.
I Thought That Was My Role?!
A few years ago, I was on staff at a church in a small, college town in Virginia. Our membership was made up of both college students and townies, but our worship team was strictly college students. There was nothing intentional behind building a worship team that only had college students involved; but that’s just how it happened. Maybe …
Attitude is Everything
The difference between bringing your A-Game and your B-Game is entirely your state of mind. When it comes to a healthy ministry, attitude is everything.
Scott Beglin
My Story // Scott Beglin
Passion // Take it All
The folks at Passion have done it again with the album, “Take It All”. With this album there are several tracks that are sure to work in any congregation. Here is a breakdown of the album for you and your team
Coming Down From Easter
Easter has come and gone. I know it’s just another weekend. Yet, in the same vein, it isn’t just another weekend. We’re celebrating the risen Savior who comes to unite us all under His name. Why is it that the Worship Wars never feel as real as they do after our big holidays?
3 Tips for the Musical Director
To those looking to implement the use of a musical director, or for those that have them, here are some tips to help stimulate growth of excellence in your ministry.
Worship = Celebration
We worship a God who defies our every attempt of putting Him in a box. Likewise, our worship of Him is a much bigger concept that takes on many expressions, forms and styles. Petri shares his observations and the many expressions worship takes on in our lives. Worship = Celebration.
The Heart of Worship Leading
We can never over-emphasize focusing on the heart of the worship leader because honestly, this is what is on display each week. Our heart is the place where our passion dwells and our conviction speaks. It is the place where honesty is the only reality. Our heart is the place where everything we care about and hold dear is kept. It is the place where worship flows.
Chris Jackson
My Story // Chris Jackson
Bethel Music // You Make Me Brave
This week, Bethel Music released their new album, “You Make Me Brave.”The live album is from the three-day women’s conference held at The Civic Center in Redding, CA, and features songs that were written by Brian & Jen Johnson, Kari Jobe, Steffany Frizzell, and Kristene DiMarco.
Words for Worship // Holy Latrine
We’ve made it 25% of the way! Two words down, 6 more to go. Today we’re going to tackle one of the most common Greek words for worship, Latreuein.
Loud Harp // Asaph
We are looking at the newly released album “Asaph” by Loud Harp. These guys are putting out music that is very different from most popular worship music but it is certainly usable and anointed.
Christ-Centered Worship
As ministers in worship, as people who lead others into God’s presence through music and singing, as people who remain led by the Holy Spirit and are faithful to scripture, how then should we kick things off? The answer is simple.
With Christ.