“And Other Duties As Assigned”
I’ve been looking at lots of worship leader job descriptions lately as we help several churches look for staff. Almost all of them have some kitchen-junk-drawer statement at the end of the responsibilities
Using The GPS Dulls Your Sense Of Direction
When we first moved to a new country, GPS was a lifesaver. By “GPS,” I’m referring to Google Maps or Waze. See, Costa Ricans are famous for giving directions like this:
Language Matters
I was reading 1 Peter 4 and was struck by verse eleven.
Fully Prepared
How do you show up to rehearsals? Would you describe it as "fully prepared?"
Persuasive Headline: “God Is Always Sovereign Over Us”
Headlines are designed to DO something in us: excite, sober, inform, activate, celebrate, persuade. Persuade? That’s a fascinating thought.
Burnout: The Anatomy Of A Dead Worship Leader
I spoke with yet another pastor who is looking for a worship leader. This one was lost to burnout.
2021: The Year Of The Worshiper
God is not seeking worship. God is seeking worshipers. (see John 4:23)
We Made It!
We made it! 2020 is 99% in the rearview mirror. Phew!
Stop The Sludge
I want to invite you into hope. Into a world with less anxiety. Into a less distracted, more purposeful, wildly optimistic living.
The Need For Guest Worship Leaders
I ask myself “Where are the other leaders at the church?”
Why Not Now?
This year has been both a punch to the gut and a kick in the pants. How are you responding?
2020 Was The Optimal Leadership Environment
As a leader, uncertainty is your life. It’s your sweet spot.
Thriving As A Woman In Leadership
We often misunderstand equality, authority, and equity in the conversation about women in church leadership.
The Loss Of Normal
Losing our normal, hurts. We had rhythms. We had reasonably certain expectations. How should we, as worshiping Christians, grieve our loss of normalcy?
A Tight Grip
I was leading worship for a group of YWAMers this week, and in my first song, I noticed that my left hand had a tight grip on the neck of the guitar.
Are We Wise And Faithful Servants?
Long trials require exceptional resilience, a healthy perspective, and an ability to stick with it. But we never thought we were in a sprint, did we?
Worshiping With Blind Trust
I love worshiping with blind trust.
When Worship Leaders and Senior Pastors Clash
We were observing a Sunday morning rehearsal.
"Why didn't you tell me about this before?" said the flustered senior pastor to the worship leader. A couple of times.
We thought they might come to blows, and the worship leader was visibly livid.
I Am Compelled
While training audio teams, I often interact with what I have come to call Sound Janitors.
I Didn't Know It Was Keeping Me From Being More Effective
I’ve been getting up at 4:30 AM the last couple of weeks to spend quiet, uninterrupted time writing and editing my past Fertilizers.