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 6/25/25 Dave Helmuth 6/25/25

Functional To Flourishing

I was talking with an audio coach in rural Illinois and we were reflecting on the realities that many churches don’t realize how far from their potential they have settled for, how they’ve grown accustomed to simply functioning on the lowest possible rung.

Dave Helmuth 6/18/25 Dave Helmuth 6/18/25

Need A Suppository?

I was reviewing a worship video recording for a local church. I was struck by the singular thing they could do to improve their music quickly and increase congregational engagement exponentially.

Dave Helmuth 5/14/25 Dave Helmuth 5/14/25

How To Avoid Song Killers

Every week, our team sets about the task of creating music to worship with. We create spaces where our congregation can meet with God. And we do it primarily through the tool of music.

Dave Helmuth 3/12/25 Dave Helmuth 3/12/25

Don’t Be Nitpicky

How do you know when you’re going from being detail-oriented, exacting, meticulous, and nuanced to... nitpicking? Where’s the line?

Every Fader must answer this critical question.

Dave Helmuth 3/5/25 Dave Helmuth 3/5/25

Local Worship Training

I’m inviting you to a worship training event on April 5th in Lancaster, PA.

Dave Helmuth 1/29/25 Dave Helmuth 1/29/25

How I Prepare To Lead Worship

Every professional athlete has a pregame ritual.

Here are five unique and famous pregame rituals that athletes are known for:

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

Hack: Learning New Songs

Do you struggle to learn new songs? Before you say you don’t, let me clarify what I mean.

Dave Helmuth 11/27/24 Dave Helmuth 11/27/24

Remove The K And Finish The Word

When we start something, we’re never amazing at it. This Fertilizer is dedicated to worship leaders, teams, and techs in their first five years of serving.

Dave Helmuth 11/6/24 Dave Helmuth 11/6/24

Alone Time

Have you been hurried into thinking that doing work for God is like being with Him?

Dave Helmuth 10/30/24 Dave Helmuth 10/30/24

Are You Being Held In Tension?

“What if where you feel the tension you discover God’s intention for you?”

Dave Helmuth 6/13/24 Dave Helmuth 6/13/24

Rehearsal Notes

Next week, I fly to Columbus, Ohio, to encourage a worship and creative team. I’ll be rehearsing them and leading the Sunday services as part of the training weekend. In preparation, I’m sending them notes on one of the songs we’ll lead.