Control
“You tend to feel in control of your life when our wills are in harmony.” - God (via Sarah Young)
Control. Remember that feeling?
Take it or Leave it
I was leading worship, and I felt like the congregation could take it or leave it. 💔
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.
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.
It All Comes Down to This
Imagine calling yourself a chef. You have libraries of cookbooks…that you’ve actually read. You watch every show on Food Network and have even met some of the stars! You can even guess at the beginning of the show who’s going to get Chopped. You grocery shop and fill your pantries with supplies. You just love the smell of food cooking.
¿A Que Te Dedicas?
I got off the airplane when we first entered Costa Rica, and the customs official asked me, “¿A que te dedicas?” “Músico,” I’d answer.
Get Your Hopes WAY Up!
We made it! To a whole new decade.
But do you have hope?
Drums and Sound Clinic
If you’ve ever said (or heard) any of these phrases, I have something to tell you about.
One drummer hits too hard, one too soft.
Our drums sound terrible, dead, too loud, or like they are not part of the mix.
Our sound people don’t know what to do with the drums.
Worship Team Missional Retreat in Costa Rica
Imagine your worship team on a retreat. On a missional retreat in Costa Rica.
Open Letter to Audio Techs
Steve, my brother-in-law, is a farmer.
Take It To Heart
What am I taking to heart?
Reflections of a Hard-working, Music-loving Sound Engineer
Serving in worship can be grueling.
Sound Janitor
Do you have a Sound Janitor at your church?
Practicing is A Discipline That Sets You Free
You can't make music if you are focusing only on your instrument. You have to listen and respond to the rest of the band for it to be music.
How to Actually Play with a Click
More and more worship teams are beginning to play with a click.
Psalm 23
What has been getting me out of bed on these cold, dark winter mornings?
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.
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?
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...."
Buy a dB meter...for the CONGREGATION!
Have you ever tried to actually measure how loud the congregation sings?