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 9/3/25 Dave Helmuth 9/3/25

Hospitality Can Transform Your Team

If You Can Be Anything, Be Kind

I am not often envious of my daughter’s wardrobe, but she has one shirt that I covet. On the front, it says “be kind,” and on the back, it says “everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” It’s a simple concept that has become my personal mantra as a worship leader and church planter.

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 8/20/25 Dave Helmuth 8/20/25

Something’s Not Right

Did you ever feel like something was just not right in your sphere of ministry? Wade Mullen wrote an extremely helpful book called Something’s Not Right. It was invaluable to me during a very difficult time as a worship director on staff at my church.

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 7/9/25 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 6/11/25 Dave Helmuth 6/11/25

What’s The Cloud For?

Growing up in the 70’s as missionaries in Costa Rica, we shared close friendships with several missionary families.

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 4/16/25 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 4/9/25 Dave Helmuth 4/9/25

Three Things

You’ve told your team. You’ve heard your leader say this. I will now lovingly bang the same gong.

Dave Helmuth 4/2/25 Dave Helmuth 4/2/25

Do All Tadpoles Grow Into Frogs?

Hello, fellow amphibians!

We went to the beach last week, and the singular thing my fifteen-year-old was looking forward to was…fishing!

Dave Helmuth 3/19/25 Dave Helmuth 3/19/25

Does Your Church Prioritize Worship?

Worship MUST be your priority because it SETS your priority.

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 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?