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13 Rules For Planning Easter

Holidays can be one of the most stressful times for worship leaders, Easter Sunday being one of the big two. It may be the most glorious day in history, but it sure can bring some major pressures and demands. This article offers insightful “rules” to help worship leaders plan for…

5 Ways To Plan Transitions In Worship

Worship shouldn’t be awkward. If you’re running into awkward silences on the weekly, we’ve got you covered. There are five powerful techniques to create seamless segues between worship moments; but this isn’t about slick performance. Removing distractions so people can stay focused on encountering God is part of the job.…

[PODCAST] Transitions – Why They Matter and How To Master Them

“Transitions between songs are one of the most important, and often the most overlooked, part of crafting a great worship service. Today, Brenton Collyer and [Alex Enfiedjian] discuss why transitions matter, and give some very practical tips for making them as smooth and seamless as possible. Plus, a few cool…

Worship Resources for Lent & Easter

Easter is far more powerful if we help our congregation experience the Lenten season leading up to that glorious Sunday. Easter resources may easy to find, but good Lent resources are rarer; you can trust Kenny Lamm to have good ones. Here’s his updated 2025 resource list. Read the full…

How Much Communion Is Enough?

When was the last time your church celebrated the Lord’s Supper? Last week? Last month? Last quarter? The frequency of Communion varies widely across Christian traditions, and even within denominations. But have you ever stopped to consider why you observe it at the intervals you do? In a thought-provoking article,…

[PODCAST] How To Motivate Unmotivated Team Members

Motivating your team members is about as easy as herding butterflies. Too soft and nothing gets done; too hard and you end up with some broken wings. Whether you have all out slackers that need a kick in the tail OR solid team members who just need a little course…

The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Sounding In-Ear Monitor Mixes

In-ear monitor mixes leaving everyone frustrated? Transform your team’s monitoring experience with this comprehensive guide that’ll help you achieve crystal-clear in-ear mixes! From improving sound sources and mastering gain structure to optimizing console settings and creating personalized mixes, this walkthrough covers the five essential phases that will elevate your team’s…

Worship Resources for Lent 2025

If you’re looking for Ash Wednesday and Lent worship resources, Reformed Worship is here to help. They’ve compiled a variety of materials including complete series, prayers, litanies, and creative elements for your services. It’s a collection of timeless resources for you to explore! Read the full article.

Seven Tips for Choosing Contemporary Worship Songs

Is relying exclusively on CCLI Top 100 really what you wanted your ministry to become? Its not a bad resource, but its lacks the personal touch your congregation may need. Here are seven tips for creating a balanced “song diet” that goes beyond the chart-toppers. Every worship leader can learn…

The Great Rehearsal Debate: Finding the Sweet Spot for Your Worship Team

The perfect rehearsal schedule… doesn’t exist. Sorry folks. But we can get close! We can find schedules that build both musical excellence AND team connection. And this guide aims to help. It reveals why mid-week practices might be your secret weapon for transforming your worship band into a genuine community,…

MultiTrack Worship Backing Track Systems Compared

Choosing the right MultiTrack provider feels like navigating a maze of confusing pricing, hidden costs, and complex features. Just how God intended worship to be!… If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this comprehensive comparison breaks down the five major options—MultiTracks.com, Loop Community, Fly Worship, Praise Charts, and Worship Backing Band—with complete transparency…

Planning Creative Worship

Special worship services – like Thanksgiving or Mother’s Day services – certainly have a way of getting us… stuck. The hardest part is figuring out where to begin. We think this guide is a pretty good place to start. It offers eight practical foundations for transforming overwhelming planning into inspiring…

Open With The Same Song – Every Week

Tired of the weekly struggle to find the perfect opening worship song? Maybe its time to try something radical… What if you used the same opening song every week for a season? Now, before you dismiss this as worship leader heresy, hear the idea out. Intentional repetition can actually deepen…

Music Director vs. Worship Leader: Key Differences

Time to look at the key differences between a worship leader and a music director and ask the important questions: does my church need both? Who’s in charge of what? Can one person wear both hats? Understanding these two crucial roles could make or break your Sunday morning worship. And…

Finding Good Worship Songs

There are times when I look at the traditional church and think to myself that they might be onto something. Just think about how it works for us Lutherans: At the synodical level, a group of musicians, pastors and theologians come together to review hymns, approve them, catalog them by…

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