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Snapshot of a Part-Time Worship Leader

When I accepted my first music director ministry job it was a part-time position at a church plant. They couldn’t afford to hire a full time music person and frankly didn’t need one. The church eventually grew to around 300…

Megachurch Millions!

I was recently talking to a young worship leader who bemoaned the fact…

Why Worship Leaders Are Shaking In Their Boots

Ageism is alive and well in the Church today, and mid-40+ worship leaders…

Eat The Mic

In the olden days, vocalists had to sing with an operatic roar to…

Summer Slump

Worship Leaders, don’t you just pull your hair out in summer time? People…

Why American Idol Is the Worship Leader’s Best Friend

America’s venerable talent TV show is also the worship leader’s best friend. If…

Easter’s Over! Now What?

Easter’s over! Now what? Relax: Worship leaders have been on a holiday treadmill…

Should You Pay Your Praise Band?

Should you pay your praise band? The answer is: “it depends.” What type…

Why Your Church Isn’t Bigger

I recently visited a church and enjoyed a wonderful service. They’ve been in…

Worship Growing Pains

I started as a worship leader in a church plant that set up…

Sound Like the Pros

I’ll often hear the question “Should my praise band copy professional worship recordings?”…

Run-Throughs

Those of us forging ahead into the 21st century of worship face challenges…

Jumpstart Your Worship Planning Creativity

WorshipIdeas.com is 17 years old! The first email newsletter went out to about…

Worship Leader Burnout

Let Me Burn Out for Thee has to be one of the worst…

Worship Projection Primer

Contemporary worship is not business as usual! Gone are the days of three…

Reminiscing On Willowcreekitis

by Don Chapman As I listened to David Santisteven’s interview with (ex) Willow…

Church Growth: Choirs Aren’t Such a Bad Idea

Once upon a time a Megachurch hired a Rock Star Worship Leader (because…

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