Worship bands rely heavily on great charts to aid their musicians and singers during rehearsals and services. This article explores the importance of high-quality charts and arranging for worship music. Find pros and cons of different charting formats, from basic lyric and chord sheets to fully notated arrangements. Excellent charts…

Great worship teams always start with great leaders. As a worship leader, you set the tone and standard for your team. This article offers practical advice on improving your leadership to build a stronger, more effective worship team. Learn: Ways to model passionate, biblical worship for your team Tips on…

A fun question for worship leaders: If budget was not a limiting factor, how would you grow your music ministries? From funny to insightful, this article collects some of the best responses from worship leaders. See the responses.

Building an effective relationship with the lead pastor is vital for a united church vision. Open communication, mutual support, teamwork, guidance-seeking, boundary respecting, joint prayer, personal connections, and appreciation build trust and synergy between pastors over time. Continue Reading.

Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. Continue Reading.

In a discussion with worship interns, Pastor JD Greear shares 14 insights on what pastors want worship leaders to know. Among these points are the importance of teaching people how to respond in worship and understanding that appropriate responses must be learned. The posture of worship can guide the heart,…

We love new songs and as a band, we enjoy learning them. However, our congregations don’t tire of songs as quickly as we do. For many, they only hear the songs once on Sunday morning, or every now and then on Christian radio. Read the full article.

Whether leading a large ensemble or small group, organization and preparation enable smooth operations for a music ministry team. Steps like scheduling rehearsals weeks in advance, securing subs, arranging charts, emailing band notes, personal practice, and programming tracks create seamless flow. At rehearsals, start on time, address issues, offer suggestions,…