Ministry

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…

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…

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…

I want you to be keenly cognizant of how powerfully pivotal you are in your position as worship leader.  A pastor  once equated the worship leader with the rudder of a ship, saying that the worship leader has the ability to ‘turn’ the church.  Turn the church?  From what?  Toward what?  That conversation could be…

I have an hour commute to and from work each day, five days a week. If that weren’t bad enough, my cruise control has been out of commission for about the past six months. I don’t know about you, but having to keep my foot on the gas pedal and pay attention to the speedometer…

Today is one of those days that I just feel full, like God is up to something good…I mean really good! Before the Christmas Holiday, I took some time off to get away, seriously get away. No cell phone, email, work projects, or any of the other things that can fill up a day in…

There’s something powerful about worship.  Something powerful about leading worship, about leading people before the throne of God, about being at the center of it all.  There’s something powerful about unveiling a new worship song that the Holy Spirit has just laid on your heart.  Something powerful about seeing its impact on the hearts of…

I have a friend who is my most outspoken supporter. He carries on, telling people what a gifted worship leader I am. He has my reputation so elevated in people’s minds that I fear my inevitable fall when they experience the real me and realize that I’m just an average singer/guitar player following my call…

I remember when I was asked to lead worship for chapel at the local Bible college. It was very early on in my Christian walk and, therefore, my worship leading experience, but I had some friends who were students there and they asked me if I would lead. I was so excited. Back then I…

Hello friends, I’m honored and somewhat filled with trepidation as I undertake to write a recurring blog on the topic of worship. I ask myself, “what do you have to offer on such a weighty, ethereal topic?” And I realize that I can only offer what God has shown me… what I have experienced for…