One of the distinctive features of the contemporary worship movement around the world is worship teams. The trend toward teams is found in small and large churches, in both traditional and contemporary settings. Ken Blanchard defines a team this way: “A team is a group of interdependent people committed to a common purpose who chose…
So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they were continually devoting themselves to one of the four electives offered: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, or prayer. And half of those who believed were together, gathering in the temple…
We would like to introduce you to one of our favorite sites for the worship pastor/music minister who is looking beyond his/her ministry in music and worship. XPastor.org is an amazing resource for anyone who desires to step into the XP or XO role. David Fletcher has developed a quality site filled with practical tools…
What is true worship? Here are some definitions of worship that we hope you will find helpful in your search to discover worship and experience it each and every day. Josh Riley: Worship is everything we think, everything we say, and everything we do, revealing that which we treasure and value most in life. John…
We have entered the “storm season” here in the bible-belt. With storms come the most unpredictable, and second most deadly force, lightning. Lightning is not the only concern. Equipment in your facility can malfunction and cause similar damage. Your audio, video, computer, phone, security and other electronic systems can easily be destroyed by lighting, a…
Psalm 33:21 “In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.” Through the centuries mankind has put its trust in many things dealing with might and with things under human control. The warrior put his trust in his strength and ability, the gunslingers of the wild west trusted in their sidearms and…
Two of the most often questions I receive from sound techs are, “How do we worship when we are so busy working the mix during the service?” and “What can we do to better worship and still not neglect the sound?” These ministers in our churches carry a heavy load from week to week. They…
A restaurant in my neighborhood opens at 5:00 p.m.for dinner. Recently, when I arrived around 5:15, I was the only customer. I seated myself in a booth. The waitpersons were huddled together, talking and laughing. They didn’t even know I was there. I decided to wait silently until one of them noticed me. I waited…
Another great resource for the church and music ministry. Download over 3000 pages of piano, vocal, and instrumental sheet music and charts for over 100 hymns. Download, print, rehearse! HymnCharts arrangements are convenient and easy to use – perfect for busy worship leaders. You really can blend hymns and praise music into a seamless, smooth…
First who, then what. Jim Collins Twenty years ago I interviewed a friend who started and now manages a large company. He has 200 employees in the U.S. and about 15,000 in China. He designs and manufactures those obnoxious inflatables that you see in people’s yards on holidays – Santas at Christmas, scarecrows at Halloween….
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