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PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE & FOR MINISTRY
Improve Your Worship Service (without even changing or dealing with music)
Want to improve your worship service without changing the music? This post shares seven simple ways to deepen engagement, from intentional transitions and Scripture readings to meaningful prayer and quiet moments, creating a more Christ-centered experience for everyone.
Worship ministry overview (Part 1)
Are you a new Worship Leader or Pastor? Are you a Lead Pastor or elder trying to understand what a healthy worship ministry looks like? There are a lot of things to consider and it can be overwhelming knowing where to start. Here is an introduction to 10 main categories to think through for worship ministry in your church.
Worship ministry overview (Part 2)
Thinking through the various systems in a worship ministry can be tricky. What should our budget be? How do we plan for purchasing equipment for worship? Is there a process for people getting involved in the worship ministry? This outline will help you begin to think through what this looks like so you can set your teams up for success.
Worship ministry overview (Part 3)
Do you have a system for running effective rehearsals that lead to great Sunday mornings? What about helping your team grow as disciples? Have you thought through how to develop the next generation of worship leaders? Here are some great questions to help you think through some critical areas of worship ministry.
Transitioning from traditional to contemporary worship
How do I help transition my church from traditional to contemporary worship? How do I keep things from exploding as I do so? Here are some highly practical principals to use when looking to help your church transition worship styles.
Best books for worship leaders
Are you new to worship ministry and looking for some of the best books to help you? Want to learn to be a great worship leader and lead theologically rich and transformative worship but don't have time or money to go to seminary? Here are the top books I've come across while doing worship ministry for the last 23 years.
Creating your church’s modern hymnal
Did you know that as you pick songs for your congregation to sing each week in worship, you are essentially creating your own hymnal? The amount of songs you choose each year, the themes you pick, or don’t pick all have an effect on the worship of the people in your church. What does it look like to create an intentional catalog of songs for your church to worship God with?
Modern hymn arrangements
Whether you are transitioning your church’s worship style or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this guide offers a curated list of well-received hymn arrangements. Included are recommendations for acoustic versions, special mentions of projects like Reawaken Hymns, and essential resources for finding charts and multi-tracks.
Help your church sing (10 tips)
Want to make Sunday mornings sound even better? These 10 simple, practical tips help lead your church into a great time of singing. From picking the right keys to creating a welcoming vibe, learn how to encourage everyone to join in.