I tip my hat to those who can lead worship sight-reading from a lead sheet. While I can figure out the notes and play a crude melody on my guitar, I cannot sight-read music. Sight-reading seems to be one of those skills that many worship leaders what to improve. In fact, I have a friend…
Do you ever stop and ask yourself, “Why do people visit my church?” Do you ever ask yourself, “Why don’t they come back?” Why is it that churches across the country see people coming in the front door only to have them exit the same door and never return? I know of churches that will…
This philosophy of worship comes to us from Christ Community Church in Leawood,KS. It is one of the best worded philosophies we have seen and wanted to share it with you. At the very core of Christ Community Church is a passionate desire to be true worshipers of the Almighty Triune God in all of…
Introduction to Part 4 In the previous three sections, we discussed the idea that leadership is a manifestation of our character and who we are as leaders. As such, leadership is an internal characteristic. We also discussed how leadership can be identified as it emerges in various character traits or gift clusters. In the last…
What is good worship leading? Lately I’ve found myself ruminating about this subject in the least likely places: time-out during one of my son’s basketball games, standing in front of the frozen food section, waiting for the little cylinder to pop back into place at the drive-up teller. It’s only worship leading, for heaven’s sakes!…
This is the handbook for the Worship Ministry of Henderson Hills Baptist Church in Edmond, Ok. Welcome to the Celebration Choir and more importantly, welcome to the world of being a “lead worshiper.” I believe that God has a specific purpose for your life and how He has gifted you. Ephesians, chapter 4, teaches us…
The Main Thing – A Sermon by Dr. Neil Chadwick Scripture Reading: Psalms 95:1-10 There are some messages which need to be repeated. For example, a Pastor who, when he arrived at his new church, preached same sermon on the second Sunday as he had preached on the first. The members of the congregation thought…
Most churches deal with many different levels of commitment from their people. How do we set a guideline and hold to it? How can we help our people become more committed to our ministries? Read through the following covenant for ideas on how you can help people become more accountable in ministry. It’s easy for…
I have to make a heartfelt confession, for years I have been a judge of people in my church. As I would lead worship from the platform and look down on the congregation, I would often pass judgment on those who were not “visible” worshippers. I could tell those who viewed the music as a…
Many of you have requested information about worship schools. Where can we get further education in the area of worship and ministry? Is there a place where courses in worship are offered for those who are in ministry full-time? The answer is YES! We are pleased to recommend to you a school that offers a…
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