Dave Helmuth 2/25/26 Dave Helmuth 2/25/26

Improving Your Worship Experience

How can you improve your worship experience?

There are at least two perspectives as you read that question. One says, “yes, I’ve been wanting to up our game for the worship experience!” The other says, “I don’t like that you call it a ‘worship experience.’”

Dave Helmuth 11/26/25 Dave Helmuth 11/26/25

Ministry Model

Stop and think for a moment. What has most influenced my model of ministry? Many of us don’t even realize we have a model. Can you identify it? Who shaped it? A pastor? A co-worker? An industry? A speaker at a conference? An author? A friend? A podcaster?

Dave Helmuth 10/22/25 Dave Helmuth 10/22/25

Which Fader Is The Greatest?

Which of the Five Faders matters most? The logical answer is “my Fader!” :)

This question makes sense, but it isn't the most useful one. Often, the underlying concern is finding justification to challenge a leader or team member who is out of balance or unhealthy.

Dave Helmuth 10/8/25 Dave Helmuth 10/8/25

The Five Faders Book is HERE!

Have you appreciated receiving the Worship Fertilizer or any of the many resources from Ad Lib Music?

Can I ask you a big favor?

The Five Faders book launches TODAY!

Dave Helmuth 8/27/25 Dave Helmuth 8/27/25

Creating A Multiplication Culture

I turned 50 in February. I’m not sure how it happened. I’m pretty sure yesterday I had all my hair and it was much darker, I could see at night while driving, and there were more days ahead of me than were behind me.

Dave Helmuth 7/30/25 Dave Helmuth 7/30/25

Did Jesus Lie About The Whole Yoke Thing?

I was overwhelmed during a season of life and ministry that felt so heavy. I felt no traction. I wanted a clear, big picture to shoot for and a simple strategy for making daily progress.

Dave Helmuth 7/23/25 Dave Helmuth 7/23/25

Life As A Volunteer

I’ve railed against referring to them as volunteers for years because “volunteer” seems like the lowest possible standard you could set for your team.

Dave Helmuth 7/9/25 Dave Helmuth 7/9/25

The Berkey Water Filter and the Scarcity Mindset

“Dad, aren’t you going to use filtered water to soak the oats?” Aspen scolded.

Dave Helmuth 7/2/25 Dave Helmuth 7/2/25

Skeletons In Your (Head) Closet

Crack open Ezekiel 37 for a minute. It reads:

The hand of the LORD was upon me,

Dave Helmuth 5/7/25 Dave Helmuth 5/7/25

Leaders Need To Read Kings To Get The Fire Of Holiness Back

Ever notice how some brothers and sisters seem to over-emphasize God’s “love” and under-emphasize our need for repentance? It’s in our culture. Like high places. High places that need to be destroyed.

Dave Helmuth 4/23/25 Dave Helmuth 4/23/25

Light A Fire

Sometimes lighting a fire feels like lighting you’re using soaking-wet wood. It’s impossible despite your best efforts. Other times, the gas-lit fire practically jumps on you.

Dave Helmuth 4/16/25 Dave Helmuth 4/16/25

Wake Up, Neo

I recently mentioned the name “Neo” to a room full of worship leaders, and they knew.

Dave Helmuth 1/22/25 Dave Helmuth 1/22/25

One Who Puts On His Armor Should Not Boast Like One Who Takes It Off

You know that verse about not saying we’re gonna do this and go there and make business happen but rather say, “If God wills, we’ll do this or that”?

Dave Helmuth 1/15/25 Dave Helmuth 1/15/25

Is There More?

Three short stories. (they include your goals for 2025)

Dave Helmuth 12/18/24 Dave Helmuth 12/18/24

Are You Battle-weary Or Battle-strengthened?

I was going to say the last several months have been quite a battle, but honestly, the last five years in Costa Rica have been a battle. What’s been the effect on me?