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How to Craft a Compelling Call to Worship

Tired of the same old “Good morning, church!” routine? This article challenges worship leaders to rethink how they kick off services. Discover the three key ingredients for a compelling call to worship that will transform your congregation’s experience. No more clichés or rock star imitations – learn how to connect…

Old Hymns and a New Point of View: Worshipping as an Eternal People

Behold the power of old hymns in modern worship! A worship leader’s chance encounter with an elderly saint sparks a revelation about the timeless value of traditional songs. Discover why singing across generations isn’t just about nostalgia – it’s a bold statement of faith that connects us to centuries of…

Seven Reasons not to Use Smartphones in Worship Services

Are smartphones destroying your church’s worship experience? One former pastor’s revelation will make you think twice about reaching for your device during service. After decades of preaching, he decided to become a regular church member – and what he discovered from the pews will surprise you. From football scores to…

Connecting Families through Hymns and Worship

Ready to revolutionize your children’s ministry? Discover the unexpected power of worship songs to bridge generations and ignite faith conversations! Find out how incorporating “big church” hits and timeless hymns can transform your preschool praise time, and learn the secret to creating musical connections that last long after Sunday’s over.…

Investing In Worship: Following David’s Model

Unlock the secret to powerful worship from an unexpected source: King David’s ancient playbook. Discover how a 3,000-year-old staffing decision could revolutionize your church’s approach to praise. This article reveals the surprising percentage David dedicated to music ministry and challenges modern churches to follow suit. Are you ready to transform…

What You Need to Do to Start the Fall Off Right

In this fall kickoff guide, learn the top reasons to host a back-to-worship meeting and party. Reconnect with your team over food and fun to realign on vision, values, and goals for the season ahead. Take the opportunity to cast vision, incorporate new members, offer encouragement, and express gratitude for…

[PODCAST] Secrets to Building a Thriving Ministry Team with Nick Blevins

Struggling to build your volunteer team? This podcast is your golden ticket! Nick Blevins, a seasoned ministry leader, shares his proven framework for recruiting, training, and empowering church volunteers. From identifying prospects to creating a culture of service, Nick breaks down the process into bite-sized, actionable steps. Discover why spending…

Why You Should Take Your Team to a Worship Conference

Ever felt like dragging your worship team to a conference was more hassle than it’s worth? Think again! This article dives into why it’s not just beneficial, but crucial for your team’s growth. From discovering new visions to creating unforgettable shared experiences (hot wings and fresh donuts, anyone?), you’ll find…

8 Tips for Better Band Dynamics for Your Worship Team

We’ve all been there – those terrible times when your worship team is performing as if they were all selected minutes before service. But we’ve also all experienced those magical moments when everything clicks. How can we work towards experiencing the magic more and the terrible less? Ahead are 8…

When Leadership Feels Impossible: The Pressure to Be Perfect

Feeling the weight of that superhero cape? Yeah, we know the drill – you’re expected to have all the answers, never mess up, and oh, just casually save the world every Sunday. But what if I told you it’s time to ditch the cape and embrace your inner Clark Kent?…

Mentoring Worship Leaders to Become Mentoring Worship Leaders: Summary

Renewing Worship has taken us on quite the journey in their 6-part series of Mentoring Worship Leaders to Become Mentoring Worship Leaders, and alas, we finally come to the end. The big conclusion on worship leading? No amount of natural talent or fancy degrees can fully prepare you for this…

Six Mistakes That Keep Your Church From Singing

Time to talk about what’s holding your congregation back from belting out those praise tunes. We can’t force anyone to sing, but we sure can set the stage for an awesome worship experience. And we may be throwing up roadblocks without even realizing it. That’s what this episode of the…

Church Giving Statistics for 2024: Who’s Tithing, and How Much?

Ready to supercharge your church’s giving in 2024? This eye-opening article dives into the latest church giving stats that’ll make your head spin. Did you know charitable giving nearly hit half a trillion dollars in 2021? Or that only 5-10% of churchgoers actually tithe? But here’s the kicker – 77%…

Charles Spurgeon’s Insights into a Church’s Hymnody

Ever wonder if your church should sing that catchy Bethel tune? You’re not alone – even Charles Spurgeon grappled with this centuries ago! Dive into this eye-opening article that uncovers Spurgeon’s surprising stance on “questionable” worship songs. You’ll discover how this legendary preacher’s 19th-century hymnal project sheds light on today’s…

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