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What does worship truly look like? Jonathan Mason challenges us to expand our perspectives on musical worship beyond the contemporary “standards” we’ve created. Through a transformative experience in Jamaica, he realized that worship extends far beyond acoustic guitars and drum sets. Mason calls us to evaluate if our chosen musical…

Using multitracks in worship can enhance the musical experience, but what are they and how can they be used effectively? In this article, Loop Community explores three reasons to use tracks in worship and provides some practical tips on how to get started. Continue Reading.

In this article by Michael Waring, five important traits for worship team volunteers are discussed. These traits are meant to reflect true Kingdom values and help create a healthy and successful worship ministry. 1. Foundational Faith: It is crucial for team members to actively pursue their faith in Jesus. They…

Private worship comes before public worship.  Our priorities need to be in that order. If we are not investing in our own personal, private time with the Lord in worship and in the Word, we cannot lead from a place of overflow in public places.  Without this intentionality, we can quickly become…

Building an effective relationship with the lead pastor is vital for a united church vision. Open communication, mutual support, teamwork, guidance-seeking, boundary respecting, joint prayer, personal connections, and appreciation build trust and synergy between pastors over time. Continue Reading.