What is a “Mimic”? Mimic, by definition means to; Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically to entertain or to ridicule; A person skilled in imitating the voice, mannerisms, or movements of others in an entertaining way. Since we were kids sitting in Sunday school, we have been taught to be “Imitators’. Imitators of Christ, that is. …
Operating in Humility
I started playing on our church worship team when I was 12, and I was TERRIBLE! Looking back now, I am super thankful that everyone invested in the talent that God had given to me. And I think we all know the feeling of starting from the bottom and having to learn through making mistakes. …
Straight Talk // Role of the Worship Leader
I love being used by God to further His Kingdom. I think most of us that read this post can ultimately say the same thing. Sometimes it’s hard, sometimes it’s frustrating, but really we love it. God uses His people in service to His church in many ways. I’ve noticed though that some areas of …
It’s a Symphony
We as worship leaders are participating in a divine symphony that has been playing for an eternity and will be playing forever. Some of the greatest pieces of music ever written are classical symphonies that have stood the test of time and continue to move people. Most of them were written for God’s glory, and …
Be A Window
“Hey Son, you make a better door than a window.” My dad had TONS of “dad-isms” he used on a frequent basis and many of them were groaners and produced a lot of eye-rolling. He employed this one when I wouldn’t realize that I was standing between him and the tv. I was impeding his …
Improvisation
This is a must for every worship leader, musician, and singer! With no improvisation, we might as well just play a cd and sing along to it. Sometimes I get asked the question, as a drummer, ‘How do you know which drum to hit and when?’ The answer is very simple. I don’t. I make …
The Art of Worship Leading – Part One
Believe it or not, the art of worship leading is a thing. By art, I mean certain disciplines that we should practice that will make us more effective and efficient as we lead our people. How we engage people and how we relate to them plays an important role in how they respond to our …
Picking The Right Songs
Music is a powerful force that stirs the hearts of people like nothing else can. Therefore, it is one of the most important expressions of worship, especially in the local church. But in surveying churches across the country in the last few years, I’ve noticed that less people are quick to participate in singing, and …
Worship Review // Elevation Worship // Here As In Heaven
In October of 2015 I was able to spend some time down in Charlotte, NC for Inside Elevation and I’ve been waiting for this album ever since. Being able to experience first hand these songs in a congregational worship setting left me longing to introduce some of these to my home church. The intention of …
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Moving in the Spirit
This is something that I feel may have been lost in some churches. The songs are played in more of a concert fashion, an offering is taken, a message is given, and everyone leaves in a rush to be first in line at the buffet. Everyone has sort of become a robot instead of true …
City Church Worship // Light
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned… The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Isaiah 9 and John 1) Over and over throughout scripture, we see stories of light shining into darkness and order being …
No Longer Slaves
Paul in his first letter to the Corinthians makes a pretty incredible statement in chapter 6 verse 12. It is a statement that has many different layers to it if you truly understand the Gospel and our identity as God’s children, but at the same time, it is so simple and direct. There is a …
Fundamentals of Stage Design
Over the past 15-20 years, church stage design has literally gone from a pulpit, pulpit chairs, a choir loft, a piano, an organ, artificial ficus trees and flowers to black walls, backdrops, thematic props, LED lighting, projection, rolling risers, and a hi top or lectern. We’ve transformed our church platforms into theatrical stages. We’ve gotten …
Crosspointe Worship // Leaning
Welcome to the second installment of the writing room! This is the place where we’ll showcase music from contributors and partners of The Church Collective. You can read more from this particular contributor by clicking on their profile below this feature. For More from Crosspointe Head Here. What’s the theme of your song? The theme …
Thoughts on Discipleship
My daughter likes Frozen. What can I say. She’s four. She likes to sing “Let It Go” and she likes to dress up like Princess Elsa. This is my nightmare. A while back my daughter was doing her dress up thing. She came out as Elsa, full dress, high heels, crown and all. And she …