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From Auditions to Praise: Assembling Your Dream Worship Team

Are you ready to assemble a powerful worship team that will lead your church family into God’s presence through music? Buckle up, because we’re about to take you on a journey to build a team that will set hearts ablaze with passion for worship! First things first, we’re going to…

How To Lead Worship For Every Occasion

Get ready to take your worship leading to the next level! Whether it’s a baptism, baby dedication, outreach event, or special holiday, this guide has got you covered. Prepare to dive into a treasure trove of ideas that will help you create unforgettable worship experiences for your congregation. First up,…

How to Recruit Worship Team Members

Are you a worship leader looking to grow your team? Recruiting talented musicians and vocalists can be a challenge, but fear not! We’ve got some tips and tricks to help you attract the right people to your ministry. First and foremost, remember that excellence attracts excellence. While perfection is an…

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…

Ways To Double Your Easter Service Attendance In 2024

Easter. The most important day in history. The most important Sunday of the year. How to make the most of it? Should you simply do what you did last year? No! There’s always room for improvement, but you don’t have to spend extra money and stress to do it! Here…

Things Your Church Social Posts Should Do

Social media is an indispensable tool for churches today. But with so many options, how can you use it most effectively? Lynsey L’ecuyer lays out proven social media approaches that connect, inspire, and engage. From Facebook ads to shareable stories to sermon snippets, these strategies turn social platforms into inspiration…

10 Practical Goals For All Worship Leaders

Are you looking to grow spiritually and musically in 2024? Time to set meaningful goals, and Mark Cole is here to help. He understands as well as any the joys and challenges of leading worship week after week. The list begins how you may expect; read the Bible (seriously, the…

4 Best Practices For Leading Worship For Easter

The most important day of the year for Christians is nearly here! Easter celebrates the pivotal event that gives meaning to our faith – the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But how can we make the most of this holy day in worship? Dan Wilt provides four key practices to make…

Easy Ways to Boost Your Worship Team’s Morale This Easter Season

The Worshipflow team encourages worship leaders to show appreciation to their teams in personal ways as Easter approaches, beyond just digital communication. Specifically, they suggest handwritten notes to express gratitude more meaningfully. Small gift cards, even just $5-10 for coffee, are another thoughtful gesture. Phone calls or voicemails to check…

Worship’s One-Trick Pony

The sole emphasis on music in worship has been detrimental. It has hindered understanding of biblical worship and exacerbated conflicts. Music alone cannot fix dissension; a healthier theology of worship is needed. David Manner argues worship is more than music. Scripture, prayer, communion, and the arts are all important expressions…

[PODCAST] Protecting Your Church’s DNA

Jon Delger joins the unSeminary podcast! Whether your church is growing a little or a lot, change to the people making up your church will change your culture. How can you protect your church’s DNA and reinforce culture during growth? Tune in as Jon shares best practices for guarding and…

More US Christians Are Hungry for ‘Authenticity in the Community’

Choosing a new church home can be a daunting but necessary transition. What causes people to make this major switch? A recent study uncovers surprising insights. Many Christians will change churches at least once in their lives. While moving locations is the top reason, a Lifeway Research survey reveals 40%…

Top Easter Worship Songs 2024 [With Tutorials]

Easter is one of the most important worship services of the year! Choosing a setlist can feel intimidating. This list is here to help. Along with included online tutorials, you’ll be off to a great start to help your people encounter the risen Christ. See the full list.

8 Keys To ‘Next Level’ Sunday Worship

Worship is meant to be an encounter with the living God that stirs the soul. But for many, Sunday morning worship can feel routine or passionless. What’s the secret to igniting fervent, heartfelt praise? Mark Cole provides 8 keys to taking your worship team and congregation to the next level.…

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