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Worship Leader Misery

I know a worship leader who recently “left” his church. They said they wanted the typical megachurch-style worship, produced and professional, and that’s what he gave them. The congregation seemed to love it and attendance grew but unfortunately, that’s not…

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Performance Worship is Nothing New

While recently visiting a typical contemporary service where few in the congregation were…

Worship Reboot

Happy 2020! The first weeks of January are one of those rare slow…

Are You Out of Touch With Your Congregation?

Every once in awhile I write an article that hits a nerve. A…

Snapshot of a Part-Time Worship Leader

When I accepted my first music director ministry job it was a part-time…

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 18 years old! The first email newsletter went out to about…