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Prayer is Not a Transition

Too often do we stare at awkward gaps in the service and shrug our shoulders: “Let’s just have someone pray there.” We all fall into this trap—treating prayer like a convenient band-aid for clunky transitions, forgetting we’re not just filling dead air but entering into sacred dialogue with the Almighty God Himself. Prayer is not a tool of convenience, but there is a way to treat it as a holy act and craft transitions that honor both the profound moments and the potluck announcements without giving your congregation spiritual whiplash.

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Don-Chapman

Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for Christian artists Chris Sligh and Jeremy Camp. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and is a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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