How Songs Are Built
Why do I need to know how to build a song?
Because knowing how to build songs enables…so many things.
Never Copy the CD*
I love what Todd Henry says in his podcast The Accidental Creative: “It is the age of creativity. Cover bands don’t change the world. Don’t be a cover band. You need to find your unique voice.”
Six Things I Learned About Rehearsals (From Leading a New Team Every Week…For Years!)
Almost every week, I lead a new team of musicians. Sometimes all we have is a Sunday morning rehearsal.
Henry Helmuth
Worship Ministry Devotions
Do you wish that rehearsal would go deeper than just pulling the music together?
Groove, Space, and Dynamics
Groove, Space, and Dynamics are three things that we can always have more of in the music we create. But how?
who do YOU say I am?
I was planning a worship set. Feeling crushing pressure and tension.
Filter Bubbles and “my” Church
When was the last time you worshiped with other believers? Wait, but I mean not at “your” church. I mean, when was the last time you joined believers outside of your congregation and fully engaged in worship in their Sunday morning worship gathering?”
When was the Last Time?
So...when was the last time you dove in and really worshiped the Lord?
Need more musicians?
What REALLY causes the “not enough musicians” syndrome?
Are you trying to figure out how to add more musicians to your teams? “We just don’t have any in our church.” Really?
Dissatisfaction - Friend or Foe?
Perhaps the reason growth is often slow or painful in churches is we’re so focused on keeping people happy and satisfied, we never have enough dissatisfaction to tip the scales for growth to happen.
Highways to Zion
I was having a conversation with a worship team about how we connect with the Lord through worshiping together.
Vision
Your team doesn’t “get” your ministry’s vision. Don’t believe me?
Romans 12 Manifesto
So, which of these phrases best reflects the way you serve together in your worship and technical arts ministry?
What Every Worship Leader Needs To Know, Really
I’m really into lists.
Simple Worshiper
I’m designed to improve things. It’s how I’m built, how I see things, how I listen, watch, and think.
Mix Theology
You have a limited amount of volume to work with, so if you start with the energy and then add the rest, you’ll have energetic music that’s not too loud!
Endure
Leading can be one of the loneliest roles. Doesn't have to be. Who's got your back? Join the [no lone rangers] movement!
Leading Change
“If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.”