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 …
Hillsong United Offering “Even When it Hurts” to Aid Syrian Crisis
Came across this news this morning and was really touched. If you have the means, any support is a big help for everything going on in Syria. Here’s the press release: After an exclusive music video premiere on Billboard.com, platinum selling Hillsong UNITED’s “Even When It Hurts” is being given away with a donation to the international …
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Parrish // Death Was Buried in It’s Grave
Welcome to the first feature in our “The Writing Room” series. You can expect more to come! 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. What’s the theme of your song? …
Don’t Ditch Analog
Don’t ditch that Analog mixer just yet! If you are in the market for a new mixer, chances are pretty good that it will be a digital mixer. Digital consoles have a lot to offer and can solve a number of problems that we run into in church sound. The price of entry level digital …
Stay In Your Lane
Every January, a new season of American Idol begins. And each season, I eagerly anticipate an evening full of jaw-dropping moments as ridiculously talented people step into the national spotlight for five months of musical entertainment. On the other side of the coin, however, I often sit in amazement as I watch those who drip …
Interview with Lecrae Drummer: Nate Robinson
Below is a transcript of an interview that I conducted with Nate Robinson, the drummer for Lecrae. Chris Bellamy: Hi Nate how are you? Nate Robinson: I’m great!! CB: Thank you so much for taking time to do this interview. NR: You’re welcome. CB: How long have you been playing drums and when did you …
Willing Submission
Submission, especially willing submission, and the persona that embodies a submissive spirit is arguably one of the most difficult things to learn in life. To spend moments, or any singular moment for that matter, in any manner where we are not in control is antithetical to the idea of thriving in life. “It’s a dog eat dog world…” …
Even When It Hurts
2015: what a year! In previous posts of mine on TCC, I talked about being blessed with the opportunity to be brought on full-time at my church. This was something my wife and I had prayed over for many years, and then God opened those doors for our family. It was definitely a change of …
Brothers McClurg // Going Back to Bethlehem
Introduction// This has to be one of the COOLEST Christmas albums I’ve heard in a while. Lately it seems like everyone has been doing a Christmas album because it’s something that is easy to do in the “Off Season”. This one however, has so much heart, talent, craft and love packed into, that its bound …
Confident Musicianship
Do you remember the first time you heard a song and realized that it was more than a song to you? Something hidden in the music had suddenly become so obvious to you. You discovered that music, real music, isn’t always about the skill level of the musicians, but the execution of the message behind …