Rob Rash shares a simple yet powerful secret to help worship leaders improve their bands and bring them closer to their vision of musical excellence. Rash emphasizes the importance of watching other worship bands, either by attending services at different churches, going to conferences, or even studying YouTube videos. By observing various talented worship teams in action, leaders can pick up valuable techniques and ideas that can be applied to their own bands.
Ex-Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Kicks Off His Media Apology Tour
Former Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz opens up about his cheating scandal in the new FX documentary series, The Secrets of Hillsong. The four-part series, premiering Friday, delves into the scandals surrounding the megachurch and features interviews with Carl and Laura Lentz, who were ousted from Hillsong Church in 2020 due to Carl’s “moral failures.”
In the series, an emotional Carl Lentz admitted to carrying “major lies and secrets” for years and acknowledged the power dynamics involved in his transgressions. “If you are led by somebody, you have to trust them. One of the biggest [mistakes] of my life was that breach of trust for thousands of people, especially my wife, my children,” he said.
In October 2020, incriminating text messages between Lentz and a woman named Ranin Karim surfaced, leading to his dismissal from the church. Recalling this period in the second episode, Carl stated: “The hardest part of this was just trying not to look my wife in the eye, ever.”
Laura Lentz recalled her shock upon learning about her husband’s infidelity. Describing her reaction during their conversation about it, she said: “He basically said, ‘I’ve been unfaithful to you.'” To which Carl added, “She wasn’t mad; she was just so broken.”
The couple later faced questions from church founder Brian Houston regarding their relationship with their nanny and church member Leona Kimes. Laura admitted to suspecting something was amiss but said they never discussed it again after an initial confrontation.
In November 2020, Carl was fired from Hillsong Church. Six months later, Kimes accused him of sexual and emotional abuse. Addressing these allegations in the second episode of the documentary series, Carl took responsibility for allowing an inappropriate relationship with Kimes to develop but denied any allegations of abuse: “I am responsible for allowing an inappropriate relationship to develop in my house with someone that worked for us,” he said, adding, “any notion of abuse is categorically false.”
Carl Lentz also revealed that he had contemplated suicide amid the fallout from the scandal and shared that he had been sexually abused as a child by a family friend. “I’m tired of this damage, I’m tired of this wreckage, I’m tired of putting people I love through pain,” he said. “I did those things, those are on me, I take responsibility for those. The rest of my life I’ll be making amends where I can.”
The first two episodes of The Secrets of Hillsong will premiere on FX on Friday and be available for streaming on Hulu the following day. Episodes three and four are set to premiere on May 26th.
Songs of Gratitude: Mother’s Day Picks for Worship
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we know how important it is to honor and celebrate all the wonderful moms in our church community. Choosing the perfect songs to capture the love and gratitude we feel towards these amazing women can be a bit of a challenge as praise and worship songs typically don’t reference “mom” specifically, but fear not – we’ve got you covered! We’ve put together a list of favorites that are sure to tug at heartstrings and make this special day even more memorable for everyone.
The Blessing by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship: This song can be a prayer of blessing over our mothers, who have shown us God’s favor and protection throughout our lives. It also honors their legacy of faith and their impact on the world. “May His favor be upon you/And a thousand generations/And your family and your children/And their children and their children/May His presence go before you/And behind you and beside you/All around you and within you/He is with you He is with you.”
No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music: This song is a declaration of our freedom from fear and bondage, through the blood of Jesus Christ that made us children of God, which our mothers have prayed for and celebrated with us. It also testifies to the power of God’s love that breaks every chain and delivers us from every enemy. “From my mother’s womb/You have chosen me/Love has called my name/I’ve been born again into Your family/Your blood flows through my veins/I’m no longer a slave to fear/I am a child of God.”
Find You On My Knees by Kari Jobe: “In the place I least expect / Finding treasures in the trials on my knees”. Kari Jobe sings about finding strength and solace in prayer during difficult times. This theme can be connected to a mother’s constant presence and support for her family through her own faith and prayers.
A Mother’s Prayer by Celine Don is a heartwarming adaptation of the popular song “The Prayer” with new lyrics by CCM artist Kathy Troccoli. This beautiful ballad captures the depth of a mother’s love, hopes, and dreams for her child as she seeks God’s guidance and protection.
7 Tips To Become A Great Back-up Singer On Your Worship Team
Becoming a great backup singer in a church worship team requires dedication, practice, and a few key skills. Mark Cole offers some tips to help you achieve this goal.
10 Tips to a Better Rehearsal, Part 1
Your worship team rehearsal is critical. It doesn’t just prepare the team musically, but it also begins to create the environment of worship for Sunday. A poor rehearsal doesn’t mean Sunday is going to tank. However, it is a strong indicator of how things could go if the team doesn’t pull things together by the service.
What Does the Future of Church Look Like?
PODCAST: Churches are evolving to meet people where they are and stay relevant. Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang discuss various ways emerging churches embrace technology and serve a digital-first generation. If you want to ponder the future of the church, dive into this episode of the Church Online Podcast.
Audio Troubleshooting Tips
Technical skill is required to set up, maintain, and run church sound systems, as well as troubleshoot any glitches that might occur. Live sound environments like Sunday morning worship can present a multitude of challenges and issues that require a quick response. Pastors, choirs, musicians and guest speakers rely on a quality sound system to clearly carry and broadcast their messages during services and events. Things can go wrong, so how do we fix them or prepare for them?
The Life Cycle of a Pastor (Updated)
Do you know what stage of ministry you are in as a pastor? Do you know how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that each stage presents? In this article, Thom Rainer updates his classic research on the life cycle of a pastor, based on thousands of conversations with pastors over the years. He identifies five stages that most pastors go through, from the honeymoon stage to the legacy stage, and offers practical insights and advice on how to thrive in each one.
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