The tradition of passing the offering plate during services is rapidly fading in churches today. While some traditionalists prefer this symbolic act, fewer and fewer churches have kept the practice in recent years. What factors are driving this major shift and what does it mean for the future? Learn about the impacts of:
Great worship teams always start with great leaders. As a worship leader, you set the tone and standard for your team. This article offers practical advice on improving your leadership to build a stronger, more effective worship team. Learn:
Worship leaders often have mixed feelings about doing Christmas music – some love it, while others don’t enjoy their congregation going into “sing-a-long” mode. Worry not, there is a solution that appeases everyone. Both the Christmas lovers who want something new and fresh, and the ones who only want those warm fuzzies from familiar carols can have a merry Christmas this year.
by Don Chapman
Stumped for some great Thanksgiving-themed songs for your sets? Take a look at my suggestions – make November a month of Gratitude for your congregation!
“Goodness Of God” by Bethel Music / Jenn Johnson is a perfect fit for your congregation’s Thanksgiving worship. With its reminders of God’s faithful provision and mercy, this modern hymn will resonate with grateful hearts. The chorus is simple enough for the whole church to sing. And the lyrics praising God’s goodness will remind your people Who they’re thanking this Thanksgiving. It’s a surefire congregational winner that will have smiles on faces and hands raised in praise for our good God.
“Gratitude” by Brandon Lake is tailor-made for a Thanksgiving Sunday. With its “hallelujahs” and lyrics about praising God “again and again”, this upbeat anthem will have your people on their feet giving thanks. And when Lake sings “all that I have is a hallelujah”, it’s the perfect reminder for our hearts this Thanksgiving season. Though we may feel we’ve nothing to offer our King, He invites our simple praise. So let this song lead your congregation in joyful gratitude to God for all His blessings. It’s sure to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving worship set.
“King Of Kings” by Hillsong Worship is ideal for a congregational Thanksgiving celebration. Triumphant lyrics praising Jesus as “King of Kings” will focus your church’s gratitude on Him this season. Singing “Praise forever to the King of Kings” is the perfect response of thanksgiving for Christ’s sacrifice and victory over death. And verses reminding us of God’s mercy, salvation through the cross, and freedom in Christ will resonate this Thanksgiving. With its epic feel and lyrics exalting our Savior, this modern hymn will inspire profound thanks as your people lift their voices to the King.
“Thank You Jesus For The Blood” by Charity Gayle: Lyrics like “You have saved my life” and “Thank You Jesus for the blood applied” remind us of Christ’s incredible sacrifice to reconcile us to God. An inspiring chorus of praise to Jesus for freeing us from sin’s chains will resonate with thankful hearts. And singing about the wonder-working power of the blood that calls us sons and daughters is the perfect response this Thanksgiving season. These lyrics of gratitude to God will inspire your congregation’s praise.
“Grateful” by Elevation Worship is an upbeat Thanksgiving anthem. Declaring “Lord, I am grateful” in the chorus makes this a ideal response of praise for the season. Lyrics reminding us of God’s unfailing love and faithfulness will resonate with grateful hearts. And the bridge envisioning heavens opened as we lift thankful hands hits the theme perfectly. This catchy, melodic song will have your congregation singing along. With its focus on giving God thanks no matter the circumstance, “Grateful” is sure to be a highlight of your Thanksgiving Sunday as your church lifts their voices in praise.
Worship leaders have a special role in helping congregations connect with Almighty God. How can we create services that touch people’s hearts and inspire spiritual growth? This article explores ideas like choosing songs that uplift and reflect the community, sharing stories behind meaningful hymns, getting involved beyond Sundays, listening to feedback, and more.
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Let’s raise our voices to praise God together and nurture both hearts and souls through music ministry. Come learn how to foster deeper faith in your community!
Got a big event coming up? Want to get your congregation pumped? Church video announcements are a great way to spread the word! But you need to grab people’s attention, or your message will flop.
This post shares tips to make your announcements pop. You”ll learn to:
Video is an amazing way to connect with your church. If you do it right, people will walk away excited about what’s happening next! So get creative, plan well, and spread the news in style.
A fun question for worship leaders: If budget was not a limiting factor, how would you grow your music ministries? From funny to insightful, this article collects some of the best responses from worship leaders.
by Don Chapman
Thanksgiving is coming up fast! For worship leaders, this offers a prime opportunity to cultivate gratitude in your congregation. Sure, you’ll sing songs of thankfulness. But how can you inspire deeper gratitude beyond the worship set? Try these 4 creative ideas:
Imagine your people eagerly anticipating incredible stories of God’s faithfulness each Thanksgiving. You can make it happen by establishing an annual tradition of sharing testimonies of gratitude.
Here are some options for how church members can share:
However you gather them, these stories will remind your congregation of God’s ever-present grace. Imagine the impact as your people hear fellow members share vulnerably about struggling through illness, job loss, grief, depression or doubt, only to see God’s redemption.
Their gratitude will be contagious. Others who related to those hardships will feel hope. What you’ll likely discover is how God showed up in unsuspecting ways during their trials.
Bottom Line: This Thanksgiving, give your people the platform to share God’s goodness. Their stories will spark inspiration and gratitude churchwide.
Want a simple way for your congregation to share thankfulness? Set up a Gratitude Board! Pick a prominent wall space and invite churchgoers to post what they’re grateful for.
Supply index cards, post-its and pens so folks can write out their gratitude. Let their sincere words of thanks fill your wall. Verses about God’s blessings would also look great surrounding the gratitude.
Imagine the impact as your church walks by daily reminders of all God has done. What a testimony! The visible evidence of His faithfulness in so many lives will spark praise.
This is a cost-effective idea requiring minimal effort. Yet its impact can be profound. Seeing others’ gratitude displayed will inspire your church to keep their eyes open to God’s gifts.
Bottom Line: Give thanks publicly on a Gratitude Board. Let it remind your people daily of the Lord’s blessings.
Want your congregation to reflect deeply on their thankfulness? Then slow down your worship set and build in time for gratitude.
Rather than rushing from one song to the next, pause between a few songs for 1-2 minutes of silent gratitude and reflection, or softly play a piano underscore. Instruct your people to thank the Lord privately in their hearts and ponder specific things He’s done for them recently. Then gently call the church back to communal worship. These moments of intentional thanksgiving will enrich your entire service.
Bottom Line: Pause your worship set for quiet gratitude. Let these sacred moments lead to sincere praise.
Showcase your church’s blessings this year through a highlights video! Interview members about how God worked through various ministries and events.
Capture testimonies of life change, baptisms, serve projects and more. Share meaningful moments from youth camps, retreats, small groups and classes. Weave in photos, videos and quotes that tell your story. The goal is to spotlight God’s activity across your entire congregation over the past year.
Premier this inspirational video on Thanksgiving Sunday. Remind your people that it was God who strengthened and sustained your church. Seeing the overview of His faithfulness will stir profound gratitude.
Bottom Line: Produce a highlights video this Thanksgiving to remind your church of all God has done this past year. It will cultivate deeper gratitude.
This Thanksgiving, try these fresh ideas to move your congregation’s gratitude from surface-level to deep. Transform thankfulness from just a Sunday tradition into integral church culture. Then watch as sincere gratitude overflows into every area of your ministry!
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