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In our Ministry section you will find articles that will feed your soul. Slow down, take some time for yourself and replenish the well so you can feed those around you.
Worship Arts: More Than Sunday Mornings…
I was talking to a very talented visual artist the other day at a recent gathering of artisans we hosted in Asheville, NC. He had attended once before and although he was a little stand-off-ish, I was eager to connect. In a genuine effort to share his initial reticence in participating, he chuckled and said,…
Read More ⇨Getting Out of the Way for “It” A Pastor’s Perspective
Have you ever experienced “it” in worship? When you walk off the stage after a worship service, you know if you had “it.” You know if you shared “it,” and whether or not the worshipers received “it.” Worship leader, the answer lies in the question; do you have “it?” Next, does your team have “it?” …
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Worship Leader Devotional: Fear Factor
In this Worship Leader Devotional, I want to talk about the “Fear Factor” and what 2 Timothy 1:7 – 8 has to say about it. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord…But join…
Read More ⇨Worship, Who Ends Up With The Glory? A Pastor’s Perspective…
There’s a huge difference between true worship and merely playing worship songs. Sometimes during worship, I feel like I am at an Irish pub where everyone is singing along (without the beer of course), sharing good times, laughing and having fun. It seems to be all about camaraderie with good friends, not worship. It is one thing (and…
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Leave it all on the court: Scott’s Thoughts on getting from HERE to THERE (part 3)
Basketball is a way of life. I am not the biggest basketball fan, but every now and then I will really get into it. When I was in high school, our team went all the way to the Minnesota State Championship. School was cancelled so that any student who wanted could go. I remember getting…
Read More ⇨The intimacy factor: Scott’s Thoughts on getting from HERE to THERE (continued)
Imagine yourself on a date–not a blind date or a date with someone you don’t know very well–but a date with someone with whom you are madly in love and you know them very, very well. Because I am a man–and to make the writing and reading easier–I will write from the perspective of a…
Read More ⇨Do you love Jesus today? Scott’s Thoughts on getting from HERE to THERE
“Do you love Jesus today?” is a pretty common way for me to open a worship service. It usually catches some people off guard, and I get a mumbled, indiscernible response. So I usually ask again, a little louder, “Do you love Jesus today?” The second time there are usually a few more people who…
Read More ⇨Worshipping Worship
I read a quote by Andy Park this week from his book, “To Know You More: Cultivating the Heart of a Worship Leader.” It struck me profoundly. It read: “…If we get too caught up in how much of God’s presence we’re feeling, we’re missing the point of worship. Worship is first and foremost about…
Read More ⇨There Are No Worship Leaders In Heaven
When I was growing up there were no Worship Leaders. In fact, I don’t ever remember anyone referring to ‘worship’ or ‘worship songs.’ Sure, we sang in church. We sang hymns. The organist played as the choir sang and we all sang along. I guess the closest we got to having a worship leader was…
Read More ⇨Cathy Talks About Theology
Hello everyone! I’ve never been accused of being shallow, so I thought I would start off my contribution to this blog with something deep. Theology. You might wonder why a worship leader needs to think about theology (the·ol·o·gy – “the study of God and of God’s relation to the world.”) I’m glad you asked! How…
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