Drifting Into Ruts
I was speaking with a church that has been without a staff worship leader for nearly a year.
What Do You NEED?
I’ve been a church musician for 40 years. (since 1984)
Resourcefulness
Leadership is creational, meaning you create who you are and replicate what’s inside you.
Songs Of Deliverance Actually Work!
Yesterday, I was battling low-grade anxiety for most of the day.
Heart
Read these lyrics written by a 23-year-old slowly and prayerfully.
The Five Faders: An Overview
The Five Faders is the single concept that will likely create the most dramatic, positive change in your leadership and your team’s health.
What(so)ever
Right now, you are feeling what you thought earlier. You believe what you think. This year, you’ll create the reality you’ve imagined.
Pick A Key, Any Key
One of the best things we can do today is sit down with our instrument to play and sing to the LORD.
Missionary IQ Test
If you brave using a public restroom at a park, the odds are already stacked against you, right?
I’m A Grown Man!
When I was a kid, I hated tomatoes.
Seeds Of Nearness
One of my life scriptures is Psalm 73. The last verse is a favorite.
Stale, Rotten, Rancid, and Spoiled
We have lovely conversations around our dining room table. And not a small handful of odd ones. This Monday’s breakfast was no exception.
Vent
I recently learned a new word in Spanish. It’s “desahógate.”
Kondratowski Family Keys
I was talking with coach Walter K, and he was reveling in a simple idea that has made a significant difference in congregational engagement.
De Los Dientes Para Afuera (What?!)
I love Costa Rican “dichos” - idioms or sayings that get thrown into almost every conversation.
What’s Wrong With Getting Lost In Worship?
My three teenage children went to a youth camp recently.
Who Are You Chasing?
Who Are You Chasing? New pedals? Bethel’s vibe? Happiness? A bigger worship team?
3 Rehearsal Techniques
Do you love rehearsals as much as I do? I admit sometimes they are more fun than the actual service.
The Upper Room
We’re hosting a work team of young missionaries of the Mennonite flavor.
Beyond The Chart
I’m working with a worship team that has been trained well.