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Discover the timeless magic of the “Nine Lessons and Carols” service—a traditional English Christmas service that is beginning to take hold in America. This beautifully structured worship experience weaves together nine Scripture readings and carefully selected carols into a profound narrative of God’s redemptive love. If you’re wanting to do…

Imagine weaving together timeless classics like “Silent Night” and “O Holy Night” with contemporary praise songs that breathe new life into the Christmas story. This guide will wants to help you transform your church service with a musical journey that’ll have your congregation moved and inspired. It isn’t just another…

For those who need to hear it: going big on Christmas services doesn’t always mean going better. Big can actually just equal bloat and burn out. This season, it’s time to approach Advent and Christmas with less stress and more authenticity. Ahead are 10 brutally honest rules that will transform…

Imagine turning your Christmas Eve service into a powerful, welcoming experience that speaks to hearts longing for hope, meaning, and community. You want a memorable evening that bridges generations, welcomes newcomers, and captures the profound essence of the Christmas story, and we want to help. From creating a nostalgic atmosphere…

Christmas service rehearsals don’t need to be stressful. No, seriously. It’s true. It all starts with a reminder of what really matters: serving others the way Jesus served. Imagine creating a rehearsal environment that makes your volunteers feel truly appreciated, valued, and excited to be part of something meaningful. These…

A recent Lifeway Research study reveals some truly intriguing patterns about Christmas churchgoing in the U.S. As a nation, we’re almost perfectly split down the middle, with 47% saying they’ll typically attend a church service and 48% saying they won’t. The reasons those 47% show up vary from wanting to…

The celebration of Advent begins Sunday, December 1. The purpose of this season of the church year is looking toward the coming of Christ to earth—a season focused on waiting. A time of preparing for the glory of Christmas day. Kenny Lamm wants to share a few resources to help…

Selecting the perfect songs for your congregation and worship band is a sacred art form for worship leaders. Truly exceptional worship songs carry a tangible sense of the Holy Spirit, compelling worshippers to sing with passion and return to them time and again. These musical moments have a transformative power—lifting…

Are you bracing yourself for the annual Christmas music challenge? That magical—and sometimes tricky—time of year when traditional carols meet modern worship is about to get a serious remix. Imagine transforming those familiar holiday classics from sing-along staples into powerful worship experiences that breathe new life into songs your congregation…

Christmas approaches! Church worship leaders have undoubtedly spent weeks—perhaps even months—in Christmas worship service planning meetings. After all, Christmas holds immense significance in the Christian calendar; right up there with Easter Sunday. With that in mind, a critical question emerges: What Advent worship songs will guide your congregation through this…

If you’re in need of Advent and Christmas readings, you can’t get much better than FREE. Dan Wilt has written 11 biblically and poetically rich readings for families and congregations to use without even having to pull out their wallets. Find the FREE readings here.

Need resources for Advent and Christmas? Joyce Borger is here for you. She’s put together a comprehensive collection of Advent and Christmas resources to support worship planning. This selection includes weekly service series, lessons and carols, specialized services like Longest Night and Blue Christmas, children’s pageants, and advent candle lighting…

The holiday ministry rush feels like jumping on a treadmill and cranking it up to 12. If you’re wondering how to avoid ending up on the dirty gym floor, you’re not alone. In this heartfelt piece, we explore the delicate balance worship leaders face during the Christmas season – between…