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A Biblical Model for Resourcing Worship

What if I told you the Bible gives us a model for how much to invest in worship ministry—and it’s way more intentional than we often think? In 1 Chronicles, David set apart 4,000 Levites (about 10%!) solely for music, and he even provided their instruments himself. Worship wasn’t an afterthought; it was central, resourced, and celebrated. This article unpacks why that matters for us today, showing how churches that dedicate around 10% of their budget, staff, and volunteers to worship are actually aligning with a deeply biblical pattern. You’ll see why worship shapes a church’s identity and why intentional investment is vital. If you’ve ever wrestled with how much to invest in your worship ministry, this piece will give you fresh clarity and biblical confidence.

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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 several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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