Need to improve the design of your stage at church but don’t have a lot of money to work with? Collaborate Worship shares 4 tips to improve the look of your stage on a small budget.
New Exodus? 4 Reasons Why People Are Leaving the Church (Including Christians)
Many church leaders are puzzled by the phenomenon of people leaving church. They wonder why people who used to be faithful and committed suddenly stop attending or switch to another church. What are the real reasons behind this trend? Carey Nieuwhof reveals five surprising reasons people leave church and offers some practical suggestions on how to address them. You will discover how to create a church culture that attracts and retains people, and how to avoid some common mistakes that drive people away.
Night of Worship Ideas: A Worship Leader’s Complete Guide
A night of worship is a special event that can bring people closer to God and to each other. It can be a powerful and memorable experience that can transform lives and ignite passion. But how do you plan and execute a night of worship that is effective and engaging? Worship Online shares a worship leader’s complete guide to night of worship ideas. You will learn how to choose a theme, prepare your team, select songs, create an atmosphere, and more. You’ll also find some creative and inspiring examples of night of worship events that you can use as inspiration.
Leading Worship with Scripture
Gary Durbin gives some helpful tips on leading worship with Scripture. You’ll learn how to select relevant and appropriate passages, how to read them with clarity and expression, how to integrate them with songs and prayers, and how to avoid some common pitfalls. You will also find some examples of Scripture-based worship sets that you can adapt for your own context.
6,182 US Churches Have Exited United Methodist Church in LGBT Rift
More than 6,100 churches in the U.S. have left the United Methodist Church (UMC) over the past four years as the denomination has been accelerating its moves to become more accepting of LGBTQ lifestyles, despite biblical prohibitions, leading to deeper divisions and more departures from the denomination.
5 Worship Team Volunteer Traits Every Worship Leader Looks For
In this article by Michael Waring, five important traits for worship team volunteers are discussed. These traits are meant to reflect true Kingdom values and help create a healthy and successful worship ministry.
1. Foundational Faith: It is crucial for team members to actively pursue their faith in Jesus. They serve as examples of a life of worship for the larger community, even during difficult times.
2. Reliability: Being consistently available and punctual is key to being a valuable team member. Balancing one’s commitments ensures that serving in the ministry does not cause unnecessary stress or conflicts.
3. Resourcefulness: Team members should be able to find answers on their own, especially regarding scheduling and music preparation, using resources like Planning Center and Worship Online. This trait frees up the worship leader’s time and encourages self-sufficiency.
4. Relational: Ministry is about people, so it’s essential to build relationships with others on the team and in the community. Love and encouragement should flow between members as they lead others in worship.
5. Teachability: A willingness to learn, grow, and receive feedback demonstrates humility and the desire to improve one’s abilities. This trait helps create unity within the team as members work towards common goals.
Worship leaders play a significant role in guiding their teams towards these traits by communicating values, providing feedback, and celebrating growth. By embodying these five traits, volunteers can create a positive impact on their church’s worship team and inspire others around them to grow closer to God through worship.
4 Handy Tips On Eye Contact And Body Posture In Worship Leading
Dan Wilt shares four essential tips for worship leaders to effectively engage their congregation through eye contact and body posture. Proper use of these communication tools can greatly impact the worship experience for the audience, making them feel more connected and involved.
The first tip is to keep the eyes open, which shows confidence, connection, and comfort. It also sends a message of unity to the worshippers. The second tip is to close the eyes occasionally when leading worship. This communicates engagement with God and encourages an intimate atmosphere during worship.
The third tip is to refrain from staring at “safes” – distracting points or people in the room that provide temporary comfort. Instead, try looking at various points in the room in order to create an inclusive environment for everyone. Finally, maintaining a relaxed but engaged posture helps worshippers feel comfortable and can lead to more openness in their worship experience.
Dan emphasizes the importance of eye contact and body language in effectively leading worship gatherings. By being aware of these nonverbal cues, worship leaders can create an environment where the congregation feels connected, involved, comfortable, and free to express themselves in worship.
7 Tips for Improving Your Worship Team’s Culture
Alex Enfiedjian and Jimmy Cooper he share 7 tips on building a healthier team culture, especially in a worship team setting. They emphasizes the importance of defining the team’s core values, modeling the desired behavior, and connecting the actions to their reasons. Enfiedjian encourages leaders to prioritize people over results and to establish clear expectations for the team. Additionally, he advises addressing any negative behavior early on and being patient in achieving overall team growth and improvement.
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