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 …
City Worship Culture
American churches are a unique product of Christianity. We have megachurches with giant production; some just as big as the shows on the Vegas strip. We have backwood chapels with hymns and pews. Some with skinny jeans, some with suits and ties, and some that don’t meet in a building whatsoever. I have the unique …
The Ministry of Private Worship
Recently, I have been going through a season where I am trying to re-discover and re-connect with Jesus amidst the day to day demands of life in the ministry. Don’t get me wrong, I believe I have the greatest job in the world! I am forever grateful to God for giving me the gifts and …
Worship Review // John Mark McMillan
We had a great chat with John Mark about the recording of this podcast. Be sure to check it out. If you’re only familiar with John Mark McMillan because you’ve seen his name attached to “How He Loves.” You’re missing out on a lot of great music. You may not find a lot of songs …
Lessons from 1989
I was 7 years old in 1989, but that’s entirely beside the point… Taylor Swift’s hit record was the biggest thing in 2014. I came across it while on my way back from a mission trip where I let some youth group kids control the stereo, and I’ll admit that I really liked it (I’m …
Finding Time
Wake up. Coffee. Get kids ready. Go to school. Go to work. Coffee. Do work. Coffee. Get kids. Eat something. Drive kids. Do more work. Practice. Coffee. Dinner. Kids in bed. Say hello to spouse. Do more work. Slightly clean something. Go to sleep. Repeat. Your schedule may not match mine, but chances are you …
Walking Away
Feeling frustrated? Run down? Dealing with creative differences? Spiritually unsatisfied? The list can go on and on when it comes to walking away from your role in church. Whether you are on staff or a volunteer, serving can be exhausting and full of challenges. It can become so overwhelming that we are left with no …
What’s Your Next Step?
God is always calling us closer to Himself, challenging us to take our next steps towards Him in all the areas of our lives. What is your next step? I want to give you some food for thought to help you submit to the process He’s walking you through to make you ready for what …
All The Wrong Reasons
When I first started in worship ministry leadership I had the gross misconception that I would have the opportunity to continually bask in the presence of Jesus, listening to and making worship music 24/7. “This is the LIFE!” I thought. I just knew that I was going to be so filled up with God that …