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5 Ways to Spot a Skilled Worship Musician

A real worship musician works very hard, and part of that work will never be publicly recognized. Would you rather employ the prima donna that takes or the artisan that gives?

10 Fantastic, Practical Tips to Build Your Media Career

I spoke to a class of film students at a university in Los Angeles, who asked for some tips to build your media career advice before graduation.

Church Fined for Copyright Infringement – Could Yours Be Next?

Two famous lawsuits involving a church fined for copyright infringement raised a major red flag for Christian leaders who have the illusion there is special immunity for churches when it comes to the U.S. Copyright Law

What Does It Mean to Be Free to Worship?

We want our churches to be free to worship. But what does it actually mean? Is freedom the liberty one feels to wield a “Lion of Judah” flag across the front of the church? Is freedom a boisterous dance? Is freedom the right to be crazy?

The Psalm That Launched Charles Wesley on His Mission

Born prematurely in 1707, Charles Wesley was the 18th child of Samuel and Susannah Wesley. For weeks they were not sure if he would live or die, as eight of his siblings had done. As his mother prayed for him Charles grew healthy and strong.

20 One-Sentence Prayers That Will Consistently Change Your Day

God doesn't need a 30-minute prayer session to be moved into action. He just needs faith and a sentence to call Him to do something. Discover these one-sentence prayers that will change your day.

7 Prayers To Pray To Make Worship More Powerful This Weekend

As you join your congregation for worship this weekend, I encourage you to pray these prayers before you gather.

How to Build a Creative Culture

Right now, during this time of turmoil around the world, creativity will be vital in providing a roadmap out. And right now, this is the time to develop a creative culture inside your organization.

5 Bad Ideas That Will Make Your Service Fake

You feel fake vibes when hoping for authentic ones. Regardless, what makes a worship service fake might be boiled down to five basic things.

How to Fix a Mediocre Worship Music Mix

Does your mix suffer from these four common mix maladies?  If it does, that’s OK because there is a remedy for each one. The next worship service could be your best worship music mix.

The Parable of Sugar Cookie Hope

Here's the real-life parable what I call of sugar cookie hope. It's a recipe tat begins and ends in love.

How Long Is Church Supposed To Be?

How long is church supposed to be? The movement of the Holy Spirit can be like watching a Polaroid picture develop. The Holy Spirit is holding the picture and we’re just a part of the development process.

20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders

Here are 20 ways to pray for worship leaders starting with: Pray for worship leaders that they never sacrifice their family for ministry since their family is ministry.

Worship is a War Song: 7 Ways it Is Powerful

Worship is a war song, but it isn’t simply singing songs. It is a lifestyle. And ultimately, it is about how we relate to God.

The Harmony of Obedience

What if the Person who loves us most is also the one capable of showing us how to live? What if obedience means "going with the flow?" We need to discover the harmony of obedience.

6 Ways to Embrace Culturally Diverse Worship

We are willing to go outside the church for culturally diverse worship but fail miserably to do so within. So why are we so ready to defer when we travel around the world but not across the aisle?

Your Guide to Worship Transitions

I’ve done worship transitions very poorly and God has still moved. But it also was a distraction. I’ve said “crap” instead of “clap.” I’ve had plenty of unintentional, awkward silences. I’ve even knocked over a mic stand.

4 Ways to Perform Last-Minute Drum Head Repair

what do you mean the spare head doesn’t fit? Bring me the holy gaff tape! Did it sound great? No, but it sounded good enough and got us through the remaining five songs. Drum head repair -- in 10 minutes!

How Can Two Microphones of the Same Brand Sound Different?

Why would two microphones built for the same purpose alter sound differently? It goes back to a key piece of live audio production wisdom: A great mix starts with getting the best sound at the source.

9 Skills to Move From Singing Songs to Leading Worship

Leading worship is not musical ability and musical ability is not leadership. Leadership goes deeper. It sets foot in uncomfortable places. It goes where most are not willing to. A leader is a catalyst for change.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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