Leading Worship
It’s not just getting up and singing a song, it’s about engagement not only with God but with your community of believers. Easier said than done, but in our Leading Worship section you will be able to learn from seasoned ministry veterans on how to make both the vertical and horizontal connections.
DEVELOPING CULTURAL GUIDELINES IN MUSIC MINISTRY PART 4
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Developing Cultural Guidelines In Music Ministry, Part 3
Taken from the book The Ministry of the Psalmist by Tom Inglis Teaching 3: A Culture Of Honor Everyone involved in the local church is there to ultimately glorify God, irrespective of his or her gifts and ministries. One believer said, “The worship team is there to make the worship leader successful, the worship leader…
Developing Cultural Guidelines in Music Ministry, Part 2
Taken from the book The Ministry of the Psalmist by Tom Inglis. TEACHING #2: A CULTURE OF WORSHIP I use worship in the broadest terms that includes thanksgiving, praise, and worship. Even if worship is not at the top of your church’s list, it should be a priority in the music ministry. Remember that the…
When God Feels Silent: Trauma and the Perception of Divine Absence
By Rainer Bantau A friend of mine once shared his frustration with being unable to openly share the weight of the trauma he was carrying in the one place you’d think that he could do so safely and without judgment. He believed that speaking the truth among his Christian brothers and sisters would permanently change…
When the Soul Goes Silent: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Worship
Worship is our natural response to God’s goodness, demonstrably expressed by a lifting of our hands and a song on our lips, as we turn our hearts upward. But for those among us carrying trauma, like me, worship can feel anything but natural. It may feel distant, disorienting, and at times, even impossible. If worship…
Don’t Ignore Group Bible Study
Many churches have small group Bible studies in conjunction with (right before or after) corporate worship. This is a good time because it provides an important Bible study opportunity when people are already there for worship. It also facilitates Bible study for kids that can double as child care while parents attend a class of…
Worship Is More Than Singing! (More reflections from a cranky old church member)
Yeah, it’s me again. So, I grew up understanding that “worship” was that collective thing we did as a church on Sunday morning from 10:30 to 11:30, or maybe later if the preacher got long-winded. And I know that my view of “worship” may be old and not very thoughtful, but I have what I…
Worship Is Discipleship, Pastor!
Things Have Changed. Or Have They? As a long-time (old) pastor and preacher, I have been able to watch how worship in many churches has changed over the decades. I have survived the so-called “Worship Wars” and had many conversations with church members about the “problems” of “contemporary worship.” I mean, we all know the…
Leading Confidently When You’re Also Running Tech
For many worship leaders, Sunday mornings involve more than song lists and rehearsals. Alongside leading the band and shepherding the room, there’s often another layer of responsibility quietly resting on their shoulders: tech. Sometimes that means actually running slides or sound if you’re not on stage. Other times it means overseeing volunteers, fixing last-minute issues,…
Worship Is Discipleship
I believe the role of the worship leader is too often underestimated when it comes to how the church disciples people. The process of moving toward maturity in Christ is, for most of us, a slow process. It happens in small, virtually imperceptible increments. Sure, we all love the dramatic stories of people who get…