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We do not know our history like we once did—biblical history, family history, and our nation’s history. Why should we care? History gives meaning to traditions. History gives purpose to church practices. History provides insight into culture. History contains all the chapters leading up to the current narrative in the…

Travis Doucette provides a valuable insight into the importance of developing one’s leadership skills for successful worship ministry. With twenty years of experience in building worship ministries from the ground up, he has learned the principles that are essential for turning any church plant into a flourishing organization. Through his…

Mark Cole provides some helpful insights to help you become a better worship leader and help your congregation move from simply singing songs to truly worshipping God. Read the full article.

As we look forward to the Lenten season, Kenny Lamm has put together a great resource of worship resources for Lent and Easter. With Ash Wednesday just around the corner (February 22), now is the time to start planning your church’s worship services. These resources will help you bring Lent…

It’s no secret that being a successful worship leader takes hard work, dedication, and organization. From finding the right songs to creating a set list to training your team, there is a lot that goes into leading worship effectively. To help make the process easier, Worshipflow has put together an…

Thom S. Rainer talks about how hard it is for churches to keep the same number of people coming to worship services. He gives an example of a church that has 100 people attending on average. This church would need to add 32 new people every year just to keep…

This article from Seedbed looks at the role of a worship leader and how they should lead as a shepherd. The author, John Ed Mathison, explains that shepherds are people who are responsible for guiding and protecting their flock. He notes that a true shepherd provides spiritual guidance, leads by…

This research from Barna shows that high–capacity givers are a growing segment of the population. These are people who donate more than $10,000 annually to charity and tend to be more generous than the average giver. High–capacity givers are often older adults, with nearly half being over 65 years old.…

It‘s no secret that worship music has changed a lot over the years, and with it the way worship teams function. In this article, Crowder takes a look at how the introduction of digital media and recording technology has impacted the way we do church music. He highlights the positive…

Churches of all sizes are looking for the best giving platforms to support their mission and make it easy for members and attendees to donate. ChurchTechToday has rounded up some of the best church giving platforms available, including Breeze, Tithe.ly, Pushpay, and more. Each platform offers unique features, so churches…

Mark Cole writes that leading successful worship rehearsals requires careful preparation and organization. Creating a conducive rehearsal space with proper lighting, ventilation, acoustics, and equipment is the first step. Additionally, scheduling musicians well in advance and setting clear expectations for attendance is crucial. Selecting the Right Songs for Your Congregation…

Mark Cole writes that clear guidelines and standards are essential for worship teams in any quality organization. He shares the expectations he sets for the worship teams he works with, inspired by Gateway Church’s code of conduct and his own experience. Guidelines for Worship Ministry Worship team members must have…