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Leading Worship with Christmas Songs

Worship leaders often have mixed feelings about doing Christmas music – some love it, while others don’t enjoy their congregation going into “sing-a-long” mode. Worry not, there is a solution that appeases everyone. Both the Christmas lovers who want something new and fresh, and the ones who only want those…

Thanksgiving Song Ideas for Worship

by Don Chapman Stumped for some great Thanksgiving-themed songs for your sets? Take a look at my suggestions – make November a month of Gratitude for your congregation! “Goodness Of God” by Bethel Music / Jenn Johnson is a perfect fit for your congregation’s Thanksgiving worship. With its reminders of…

How Song Selection Shapes a Congregation’s Spiritual Experience

Worship leaders have a special role in helping congregations connect with Almighty God. How can we create services that touch people’s hearts and inspire spiritual growth? This article explores ideas like choosing songs that uplift and reflect the community, sharing stories behind meaningful hymns, getting involved beyond Sundays, listening to…

How To Make A Church Video Announcement That Gets People Excited

Got a big event coming up? Want to get your congregation pumped? Church video announcements are a great way to spread the word! But you need to grab people’s attention, or your message will flop. This post shares tips to make your announcements pop. You”ll learn to: Use eye-catching visuals…

If You Had An Infinite Budget For Your Worship Team

A fun question for worship leaders: If budget was not a limiting factor, how would you grow your music ministries? From funny to insightful, this article collects some of the best responses from worship leaders. See the responses.

The Importance Of Song Selection In Worship

Alex Enfiedjian passionately argues for the importance of careful song selection in worship services. He says songs are the building blocks – they showcase Christ and elicit response. Worship follows a revelation then awe-inspired response model. Strong, clear, Christ-centered songs paint God’s glories vividly, making it easier for congregations to…

The Intentional Technical Director’s Guide to the Holiday Season

The busy holiday season can be stressful for technical directors and volunteers. Avoiding fatigue and cynicism requires intentionality. Rejoice in who God is and what He’s done. Pray with thanksgiving – for leadership, as a team, and with family. Being proactive with a plan before stress hits will allow peace…

I Wish My Choir Was Better

Many small to medium-sized volunteer choirs want to be more effective but lack resources. After working with countless choirs, Heather Sorenson provides practical tips to improve without adding people, talent, or money. She offers insights drawn from her extensive experience as a composer, church music administrator, and music educator. By…

5 Tips to Help You Deliver & Receive Criticism in the Church

Receiving criticism as a worship leader can provoke anxiety and fear of failure. It’s tempting to avoid feedback, but with care it can refine our ministry. When given lovingly, criticism helps strengthen teams and church culture. Check your heart posture when offering correction or receiving it. Set expectations for healthy…

Tips to Build an Unbreakable Bond with Your Senior Pastor

Building a strong relationship with your senior pastor is crucial for effective ministry as a worship leader. Open communication about upcoming sermon themes allows you to craft cohesive worship sets that transition smoothly into the message. Support each other’s spiritual and professional growth by attending conferences together or sharing meaningful…

How to Prevent Ministry Burnout

Ministry burnout is a common problem among pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers. The signs include lack of motivation, feeling drained, anger, cynicism, decrease in productivity, lack of joy, and extreme fatigue. To prevent burnout, connect with others who understand the struggle. Monitor your mental health and notice unhealthy patterns. Write…

How to ‘Arrangement-Hack’ a Worship Song

Arranging worship music doesn’t have to be complicated. With just a few basic concepts, you can take your worship team’s sound from a shapeless blob to something much more dynamic and interesting. Learn a simple framework called the 3 G’s – Groove, Glue, and Grace – that anyone can use…

What’s Your Congregation’s Personality Type?

Like individual people, every church has a unique personality and culture. As a young pastor called to a tiny rural congregation, Michael Adam Beck discovered their core value was fellowship. They cherished being together through potlucks, singing, and gatherings. While beautiful, this inward focus blinded them to outsiders. Just as…

How to Lead Worship When You’re In a Spiritual Rut

Leading worship week after week can become stale and mechanical. When you find yourself unable to connect with God on stage, it’s time for a change. Evaluate your lifestyle for compromises that are blocking closeness with God. Shift your focus to things that will nourish your spirit rather than drain…

How to Recover from a Toxic Church and Bounce Back Even Better

When church culture becomes toxic, it can deeply hurt pastors and hinder the gospel. Warning signs include exclusion, hypocrisy, and unresolved conflict. If you’re experiencing a poisonous environment, first determine if God wants you to stay or go. While you work through motives and guard against overreacting, rely on God’s…

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