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Russ Hutto: When that first note is played or sung, you’ll want to make sure that you and your entire team are wearing these… Worship leaders, we’ve put together the definitive fashion guide for you as we enter into the new year. We know that choosing which upbeat praise song…

Editor’s note: Yet another backlash article about Rock Star Worship Leaders. Joseph Mattera has come to the conclusion that many involved in Christian worship seem to have a very superficial relationship with the Lord and His Church. The past several years there has been no shortage of prominent contemporary Christian…

Church consultant Chuck Lawless offers observations on worship. A few weeks ago, I posted findings on common worship distractions. Since that time, some readers have questioned me more specifically about our findings regarding the musical component of worship. So, the goal in this post is to respond to that request.…

Russ Hutto offers several helpful tips for learning how to be an effective worship leader. 1) FIND A MENTOR Know that every step along the way, we all have room to learn and grow. There is no such thing as a worship leader who is perfect in every aspect. There…

Phil Haydn reacts to negative worship blogs. Recently I have came across a few articles that focus heavily on “Why church worship is not as engaging as it used to be.” To say these blogs were disheartening would be an understatement. Why? Because worship is my lifeline to God’s heart,…

Mary Crowson says certain practices that can lead to health and growth in a church choir. Will you join the choir? While I have been blessed with more faithful musicians than I can say grace over at times, some choirs languish. Let me say at the outset that this not…

Dan Wilt introduces the phrase that will revolutionize your rehearsals. It’s Sunday morning, and rehearsal was supposed to begin at 8:00 am. Your electric guitar player shows up, as requested, at 8 on the dot – but then takes 20 minutes to set up his gear. Is there a better…

Editor’s note: Artist and worship leader Shaun Groves wonders if he should be using worship songs that come from a ministry with questionable theology. He doesn’t mention the ministry so I’ll save you the Google search: it’s Bethel Church, and here’s a summary of what their pastor is teaching. For…

Russ Mohr says we need to keep the classics alive: Last night, while relaxing on the couch, I overheard my wife streaming a movie trailer on Facebook. I immediately rolled my eyes. It was for a new Cinderella movie. “Well, so much for Elsa,” I said. “Now they’re gonna start…

Katie Eckeberger advises on being confident, while still honoring God with humility: You might think it odd that I’m addressing stage presence in a worship leading context, but all too often I see worship leaders struggling to maintain a leading presence for their congregations. It might be a confidence issue,…

Fred McKinnon encourages worship leaders to take a Sunday off. Have you ever thought about what would happen if you didn’t show up to lead on a Sunday? Would worship still occur? Would your leadership team be able to adjust? Would your congregation adapt? I’d like to suggest five reasons…

Len Wilson is Creative Director at Peachtree in Atlanta, GA. When I started as Creative and Communication Director at Peachtree, the church was producing super lengthy bulletins for weekly worship, up to 24 pages long. They were the size of a university syllabus, or maybe a small town phonebook. Peachtree…

Kevin West shares some things he’s learned about teaching and leading kids in worship. In explaining that worship is not just singing, I don’t want to understate the value of our singing to God. It is a great way to help kids learn about God — his character and love…

Stephen Brewster offers some interesting insight. If you have not had someone come up to you and ask you to turn down the PA system at your church at least once you are either running it at 45DB or have only been on the job for 2 Sundays. We all…