Dave Helmuth 5/6/20 Dave Helmuth 5/6/20

I Didn't Know It Was Keeping Me From Being More Effective

I’ve been getting up at 4:30 AM the last couple of weeks to spend quiet, uninterrupted time writing and editing my past Fertilizers.

Dave Helmuth 4/29/20 Dave Helmuth 4/29/20

The Great Reset

Maybe we feel disoriented because God is trying to reorient us.

As churches, we’ve been forced to rethink virtually everything about our weekly gathering rhythms.

Dave Helmuth 2/5/20 Dave Helmuth 2/5/20

Take it or Leave it

I was leading worship, and I felt like the congregation could take it or leave it. 💔

Dave Helmuth 1/29/20 Dave Helmuth 1/29/20

Angels on the Road

In Costa Rica, I am pleasantly surprised at how kind drivers are. They let each other into traffic. They honk, wave, or flash their lights to give you the right of way.

Dave Helmuth 1/22/20 Dave Helmuth 1/22/20

Or Just Be Random and Chaotic

I just learned the other day that one of the team members at one of my former churches took a break from the team and never came back. She’s at another church now.

Dave Helmuth 6/5/19 Dave Helmuth 6/5/19

Take It To Heart

What am I taking to heart?

Dave Helmuth 4/26/17 Dave Helmuth 4/26/17

How To Avoid Leading Worship 50 Times Every Year

I took stock. I noticed. I paid attention. I realized that I’ve been leading three to four Sundays a month over the past twelve months. That was okay then.

But it was time to change.

Dave Helmuth 4/19/17 Dave Helmuth 4/19/17

How To Establish A “Team Culture” With Your Worship Leaders

Do the worship leaders at your church meet together regularly? Oh, they see each other at church. They may occasionally play on each other’s teams. They might even be a part of the same small group.

But do they actually journey together as worship leaders?Do the worship leaders at your church meet together regularly? Oh, they see each other at church. They may occasionally play on each other’s teams. They might even be a part of the same small group.

But do they actually journey together as worship leaders?

Dave Helmuth 4/12/17 Dave Helmuth 4/12/17

I'm Sorry, But You Can't Sing With Us

I received this question from a pastor:

"How do you describe the minimum level of vocal ability that a person needs to possess before they will perform on a Sunday morning? As you might guess, this is prompted by a church member who very much wants to sing with the team, but frankly probably falls below the standard of what we would like to have on stage...."

Dave Helmuth 4/5/17 Dave Helmuth 4/5/17

Buy a dB meter...for the CONGREGATION!

Have you ever tried to actually measure how loud the congregation sings?

Dave Helmuth 3/22/17 Dave Helmuth 3/22/17

What Happens Next Is Up To You

Maybe you’re a worship leader who is caught in the unrelenting cycle of leading weekly worship gatherings while managing songs, arrangements, schedules, teams, relationships, and life.

You feel the need for...

A deep walk with God (Intimate, Consecrated, Scripture-soaked)
A deep love for people (Shepherd, Launcher, Encourager, Leader)
A deep understanding of music (Listener, Craftsman, Fluent)

Dave Helmuth 2/1/17 Dave Helmuth 2/1/17

Get The Paddles Out

I was leading Sunday morning worship at this church. I greeted the assembled worshipers and… got back a very wimpy response. I felt like I was looking at a room of corpses.

Dave Helmuth 1/11/17 Dave Helmuth 1/11/17

Hymns Are Old Burned Up Plastic Bottles

The other night, I was tucking my son into bed and noticed some trash on his bunk bed shelf. It was the remains of an old, burned-up plastic Coke bottle.

Dave Helmuth 1/4/17 Dave Helmuth 1/4/17

Worship Team Retreat

Doesn’t this just have a great ring to it? Campfire. Eating together. Relaxed worship. Late-night talks. Teaching tailored to your team. Friendships deepened. A break from your routine. God speaking...

Dave Helmuth 12/21/16 Dave Helmuth 12/21/16

How Healthy Is Your Team?

As we approach the end of the year, I encourage you to take a moment between sips of 'nog (stay tuned for a killer recipe) to reflect on the state of your team's relationships.