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Surprising Advice About Your Opening Worship Song

Are you unintentionally alienating your congregation with your opening worship song? Discover a game-changing perspective that could revolutionize how you kick off your services. Dive deep into the art of captivating worshippers right from the start, drawing wisdom from an unlikely source: a live music producer’s advice to bands.

Brace yourself as the author boldly challenges the common practice of launching into high-energy, turbo-charged anthems. Could a more subdued, intentional approach be the key to fostering genuine connection? Time to rethink your tempo tactics and explore the power of medium-paced, singable tunes that invite participation rather than overwhelm.

But it’s not just about BPMs. This insightful piece offers a fresh lens on worship leading, urging you to shift from performing AT your congregation to involving them in a shared experience. Discover practical ways to prioritize engagement over showmanship, ultimately creating an atmosphere where hearts are primed to encounter the divine.

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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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