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:
Monday Musings // Leading Worship Skillfully
If there’s ever a verse that stands out as one pointed right at the worship leader it has to be this one: Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Ps 33:3 (NIV) This past week we had an extended rehearsal, not because we planned for it, but because we ran …
Update From the Field
Here’s a quick shot of the team in Kenya leading worship using one of the guitars you all so generously helped us send over there. Thanks to Rachel for the shot. Continue to pray for God’s favor. Check out the podcast with Brandon (the guy playing the guitar) in case you missed it. More updates …
Monday Musings // We Can Do This Together
I’m completely blown away by the generosity of those involved in our first campaign. We started a little over a month ago with the goal of raising one thousand dollars and we met it! We were also able to raise a little more over the past week so we can send strings over the next …
Acoustic Guitar // Open Hillsong Chords
These chords shapes work really well for worship! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzvaGDNR9X0
Monday Musings // Living a Lifestyle of Worship
We had a great conversation after service yesterday about crowd participation in our services and it’s really got me thinking about how we as worship leaders should be living a lifestyle that gives glory to God every day. Our worship services will be anemic at best if we’re not regularly spending time with God throughout the …