For several years now we have all heard the arguments for the worship war in our churches. The worship war has caused church splits, staff to leave, and people have become hurt because of one reason or another. Surprisingly, it is still going on today and will probably continue well into the new millennium. This…
For most of us, the legality of what is proper attire for a woman in ministry does not rack our brains whenever we are called upon to serve. For some of us, we are told what to wear and what not to wear. Should we wear make-up or not, fingernail polish…the list goes on (sounds…
“Vegas has nothing to say, but they know how to say it,” says Ed Young, Jr., Founding Pastor of Fellowship Church (my home church), “and the Church has everything to say, but typically doesn’t know how to say it.” Boy is that sad but true! Because I travel and speak at various conferences all over…
Multimedia incorporates several elements of communication: text, graphics, animation, sound, and video. When properly used, these elements enhance the total worship experience and give new freedom to the worshiper. While using multimedia in worship may be considered “pioneering” by some and “radical” by others, it is not just a fad. Thousands of churches are already…
To run and maintain an effective ministry of worship, there needs to be certain things put in place. Great ministries do not come overnight and are usually a result of hard work and lots of prayer. Larry Harrison has a great worship ministry in the state of Texas. Below are the basic statements of purpose…
There is a saying that churches buy a sound system three times. The first is the one the building “comes with” that was most likely designed by the general contractor or a local music store. A well-meaning but ill-experienced volunteer who adds some new Radio Shack equipment that has pretty lights typically installs the second…
One of the best articles I have read in years comes to us from Don Chapman. Truly insightful! I used to think that really good music grows a church. Get the hottest band and singers in town and the people will come. I don’t think that anymore. Now that I’m free from the weekly grind…
Lighting operators in houses of worship have always been challenged to create amazing lighting effects. The question is: How are you supposed to do this with a limited budget for products? In this article we’ll attempt to break down an approach for those who have been tasked with designing a sleek lighting look with modest…
Our Pastor has been encouraging us to stretch out beyond our comfort zone and to really have faith in God’s ability to work in and through us. We as worship leaders have to really take to heart what God is telling us to do in regards to our worship time. A few Sunday’s ago during…
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