Dave Helmuth 1/18/23 Dave Helmuth 1/18/23

Just Ask

On Sunday, we visited a church we hadn’t been to before. While the eight of us filed in a few minutes past starting time and found our seats in two rows, two leaders addressed the congregation.

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Core Competencies

I read a job description for a Director of Music and was struck by the first “Core Competency” required.

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Context

My wife has taught me many things.

Dave Helmuth 12/7/22 Dave Helmuth 12/7/22

How To Improve The Quality of Your Services

A worship leader recently asked me how to improve the quality of their services. That’s easy.

Dave Helmuth 11/30/22 Dave Helmuth 11/30/22

The Top Five Songs

Have you ever used Planning Center Online’s list of top songs to help you plan your set?

Dave Helmuth 11/2/22 Dave Helmuth 11/2/22

Stop Being A Superstitious Worship Leader

What makes someone a superstitious worship leader? Might you be one?

Dave Helmuth 10/19/22 Dave Helmuth 10/19/22

Which Is More Important: Rehearsal or Service?

How many times have you heard, “It’s just rehearsal. They can miss or be late…”?

Dave Helmuth 9/14/22 Dave Helmuth 9/14/22

Basic Steps

We’re a part of an eclectic small group made up of expats.

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Pleasing The LORD

“Good morning, (CHURCH NAME)! We’re glad you’re here. It’s a beautiful day to worship the LORD. Would you stand and sing with us?”

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Going To War

The first eight verses of Deuteronomy twenty read…

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Congregational Voices

I was rehearsing the team and we were deciding how to arrange a song.

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Leading the Same Room Limits Me

One of your lids as a worship leader may be leading the same room over and over.

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Prepared for Nothing

They didn’t know what was coming. In their wildest dreams, what was about to occur was 100% impossible.

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What Kind of Worship Leader am I at Rehearsals?

What is it like to be at one of your rehearsals?

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Reflect

Twenty-four hours ago, I was leading worship. How did it go?

How do I know the answer?

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Your Homework Assignment

Lead worship solo for a group of complete strangers. Don’t give them lyrics.

Dave Helmuth 8/11/21 Dave Helmuth 8/11/21

Planning Feels Great

I know. If you’re a Producer Fader, you’re either rolling your eyes at a subject like “Planning Feels Great,” or you’re disappointed because I’m not stronger in my call to action.

Dave Helmuth 5/5/21 Dave Helmuth 5/5/21

Fresh-Baked, Homemade Chord Charts

We just made chocolate chip cookies from scratch. But get this! Part of the process was to grind our flour by hand.

Dave Helmuth 4/28/21 Dave Helmuth 4/28/21

How To Avoid Exhaustion

I just returned from an overstuffed, extended weekend in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was my first time back in the US since moving to Costa Rica about 20 months ago.

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How To Make It Flow

Some churches don’t seem to mind breaks in between songs. You know, the team finishes. There are five seconds of (awkward) silence.