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Q: Our system has radio noise coming through the PA. How do we stop it from happening? A: Here is what I would do. Solo each channel’s input, aux sends, subgroups, matrices, masters, etc. to try to isolate where in the chain it is occuring. If it is coming into the console via a mic…

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What Sin?

When we discuss the issue of sin in worship or coming before the Lord with sin, we often imply that in order to have true worship we must confess to the Lord each sin committed for that week or that day…..to come before Him with any sin will hinder our worship experience. We teach our…

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The Artist Heart

I’ve been pretty busy administrating our Worship Department by making sure the song lists are prepared, the musicians and vocalists are scheduled to play at each service, and that my meetings with Pastor are productive – and so on and so on. My “to do list” gets longer and longer and things always come up…

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A Heart After the Father

A Heart After The Father is a daily devotional for those who long for a deeper relationship with God. Included in this devotional is a page for you to write your own prayers, journal or inspirations that come from these nuggets of truth. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and expect to spend some…

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The Question

A drama about Evangelism Director’s Notes: Ray did a series on how to invite people to an event we have called Friend Day. Basically, it comes down to the fact that most of us are nervous/scared/worried about inviting people to church for fear of rejection. This drama uses a tape with voice over on it….

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Michael Cox

Michael Cox is Composer and choral music expert. In 2009 he retired as Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s School of Church Music. Prior to joining the faculty at Southwestern in the fall of 1990, Dr. Cox taught conducting, composition, and music theory at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee,…

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Being a Worship Leader – 2

Introduction In the previous section, we discussed the idea that what we do as leaders is not leadership, but rather leadership is a manifestation of our character and who we are as leaders. In the pervious section, I asked you to examine yourself for the internal characteristics you believe will manifest leadership. This process of…

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You Are Loved

Sometimes we need to be reminded that God really loves us. The Bible tells us that we are “loved with an everlasting love…” (Jeremiah 31:3) There are times we face moments when we are alone and feeling like an outsider. Being a worship leader is a position of leadership and people may at times treat…

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I Chronicles 21

1 Chronicles 21:24, “But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” How blasé we talk about worshipping God, how tritely we utter the words Praise God, and how assuming we…

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Quick Tech Tip

What not to do with a Microphone 1. Don’t blow into a microphone to see if it’s on. Blowing into a microphone can expel moisture into a microphone and besides being disgusting can damage the microphone diaphragm. Instead, lightly tap the microphone with your finger. 2. Do not speak directly into a mic. You’ll usually…

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