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The ability to attract skilled musicians to a worship team requires strong leadership. Worship leaders must create an environment of give-and-take among the musicians, courageously confronting problems when needed. They should get to know each player personally, supporting their families and valuing every team member’s contribution. When the leader can…

Easter Sunday brings a prime opportunity to connect with new faces at church through intentional hospitality. From parking volunteers to a special guest tent, stage announcements, handwritten notes, and follow-up emails, churches can make first-time visitors feel appreciated. With smart strategies before, during, and after the service, church leaders can…

Let’s face it: church staff have an ever-increasing list of responsibilities. Whether you oversee pastoral counseling and first impressions or outreach and communications, every church leader knows there’s always another weekend service knocking at your door. With this reality in mind, it’s important to acknowledge that while every pastor would…

Turning classically trained pianists into modern worship players requires strategic communication, not frustration. Start by acknowledging their skills and channeling their precision into specific musical goals. Use orchestral language they understand and provide quality keyboard sounds and song tutorials. With patience and friendship, these musicians can transform from a headache…

Singing together in worship is far more than spiritual entertainment – it’s a sacred privilege with many purposes. Beyond personal prayer and praise, it declares our faith to each other, welcomes newcomers into our beliefs, proclaims Christ’s rule, and unites us as one body declaring the glory of God. So…

The technological advances of the late 20th century brought new ways to create and share worship songs, but also removed critical filters. As worship leaders, we must be discerning about song selection, ensuring lyrics teach sound theology and are singable for our congregation. Read the full article.

Being an effective worship team member requires commitment to communication, preparation, punctuality, respect, engaged worship, church attendance, skill development, appropriate dress, and godly living. Read the full article.

A 2023 study reveals churches are increasingly embracing digital tools like hybrid services, integrated software, custom streaming, emerging tech, and geotargeting, though budget constraints remain a key barrier to technology adoption. Read the full article.

Our culture is obsessed with the future, convinced that the answers to life’s biggest questions – identity, call, purpose, possibility – lie ahead of us. But what if the opposite is true? What if wholeness is found not in anticipating the next experience or achievement, but in remembering the past?…

PODCAST: David Santistevan interviews David Funk, a talented worship keys player from Bethel Music who shares his journey into worship music with tips on how to develop a great keys tone. David also discussed the best practices and gear for modern keys players, as well as the surprising reality behind…

Before the pandemic, growing churches often trended charismatic – expressive, emotional, Spirit-led. Post-pandemic, as culture evolves, this trend has accelerated. People now experience church online first and want faster engagement. They seek transformation over information, transcendence over the mundane. Downloaded services leave them wanting more. With passion scarce, polish falls…

AI is rapidly reshaping our world, and churches need to thoughtfully consider its implications. How can pastors leverage AI tools to enhance ministry? What new outreach potential does this technology offer? Even if not actively utilizing AI, wise policies must address its emergence. Join this upcoming webinar to glimpse AI’s…