As worship leaders, Monday mornings can either get your week off to a great start, or Monday mornings can get your week off to a slow start. A lot of that has to do with how our weekend services go. If we had great weekend worship services we can feel energized and excited for the …
Worship Review // Phil Wickham // Ascension
I will say, straight away, anyone who knows me, knows I am a huuuuge Phil Wickham fan! You know what, I may also be a little biased, The fact that I had this albums preordered day one (the t-shirt package) kind of confirms that. So that being said, there are two reasons you should listen …
Worship Review // Matt Redman // Your Grace Finds Me
Welcome to another worship review here at the Church Collective. We look at each album from the perspective of a worship leader…what I can I say? It’s what we do. Here’s the breakdown of Matt Redman’s latest album. There are some really solid songs on this album. You can see some of our past reviews …
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Worship Review // Bethel // Tides
Bethel’s latest album introduces some fantastic music for the local church. Remember that our worship reviews are geared toward the worship leader trying to find new music to introduce to their congregation. I break down each song with some recommendations for how to go about implementing each in your service. Chasing You // The opening …
Worship 101 // “In Christ Alone” in the News, Not the Pews
Can wrath be love? Why does God need satisfaction? This week, we are going to take a quick break from our 101 series to look at some of the theology behind a controversy brewing over why the song “In Christ Alone” got voted off the island and will no longer grace the pages of one …
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Monday Musings // Sacrifice with Value
Reading my Bible this morning was a huge smack in the face! Like many other people, and many other passages, I regularly read something for the 3rd/4th/5th time, and end up getting something completely different from it than I did the first few times I read it or heard it. 2 Samuel 24:20-25. 20-21 Araunah …
Worship Review // New Life Worship // Strong God
This new album by New Life Worship is a great all round album, made by a church, for the church. They have recognized that with so much contemporary christian music out there, everyone in the congregation has a different preference in style. So rather than create there own style, they have formed an album that …
Worship Review // The Digital Age // Evening : Morning
Album: Evening : Morning Artist: The Digital Age Label: Fair Trade Services Release Date: August 13, 2013 The Digital Age has finally released their first full album titled “Evening : Morning” and it’s fantastic. If this is your first time reading one of our reviews please note that each song is looked at from the perspective of a worship …
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Worship 101 // Worship and Leaf Blowers
I have a love hate relationship with leaf blowers. Brooms don’t even hold a candle to the ferocious windstorm a leaf blower can conjure up; but they also have a dark side. The problem is that even when they are at an idle (finger off the… trigger?), a leaf blower is still (always) blowing. Walking …
The Collective Worship Setlist
It’s been incredible seeing what songs everyone is doing around the world! Every week we update this list to represent what you’re all doing in your churches. Click here to bring up the playlist in spotify And here’s the playlist right here:
Worship Review // Kim Walker-Smith and Skyler Smith // Home
Kim Walker-Smith has been a staple in worship ministry for quite a while now and her new album “Home” has another batch of great songs that will be a blessing to churches around the world. Known primarily for being part of Jesus Culture, she shines on her solo albums. Her husband, Skyler Smith, leads out …
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Worship Review // Hillsong // Glorious Ruins
It’s no doubt that Hillsong is one of the go-to worship teams for new music but this new album is something special. From a guy who has been on the hillsong bandwagon for years, I can happily recommend their 2013 release “Glorious Ruins” as one of their best. I’m going to break down the songs …
Campaign Update // Kenya // Thank You From Africa
Brandon took a moment to get a quick update with Diane at the Agape House in Kenya: God’s done something great over there and will continue to do so! Thanks for being a part of this great outreach! In case you missed the interview with Brandon before he left check it out here. We’ll be …
Monday Musings // Caring for Your Team
The cycle of doing church every week can be grueling. Just as soon as we’re done with one week we have another coming, and another week after that. In the midst of trying to pull off a service every week your team members are living their lives. Some are on the mountaintop and others are …
Field Update // Kenya // Deep Cries Out
Check out the team in Kenya leading “Deep Cries Out.” Continue to pray for the team. And another angle: In case you missed it: Here’s an interview with the worship leader that’s over there And here’s info about the campaign: