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Worship Is Not a Checkbox

Ever feel like leading worship has become just another item on your to-do list instead of the heart-stirring calling that once set your soul on fire? You’re not alone—somewhere between rehearsal schedules, setlists, and the crushing weight of Sunday morning expectations, many worship leaders have watched their passion fade from vibrant encounter to mechanical obligation. But here’s the beautiful truth: worship was never meant to be about duty, performance pressure, or checking boxes—it’s about responding to God’s abundant love with overflowing gratitude and genuine delight. Maybe your joy hasn’t disappeared—maybe it just needs the right conditions to flourish again.

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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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