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Preparation Makes Perfect

By Don Chapman As I’ve said before, it seems everyone and their brother is starting a contemporary worship service. Unfortunately, I’ve heard that many of these new services are failing. Often the reason is poor planning and execution. Here are…

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Patriotic Yes or No?

Growing up in the Baptist Church we’d go all out for July 4th…

What’s Next: Virtual Instruments In Worship

What’s Next: An article series to help worship leaders keep current on the…

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Communion Ideas

A Communion service should be a wonderful, meaningful time for you and your…

Finding the Right Keyboard Part 2

I recently visited a church that illustrated the importance of the right keyboard…

Finding the Right Keyboard Part 1

Purchasing the right keyboard for your worship ministry is a complicated task. With…

Why You Should Use Hymns

Last month my website HymnCharts.com was 10 years old. I started the website soon…

10 Years of Worship

15 Years of Worship: Production Values

Over a decade ago I was a part time music director at a…

Christmas Burnout

Worship leaders: the Christmas season is here! Before it’s too late, take a…

Which Hymns Work Best For Contemporary Worship?

At worship conferences I teach a class called “Blending Hymns With Contemporary Worship”…

Thanksgiving: The Forgotten Holiday

I call Thanksgiving “The Forgotten Holiday.” Retailers are so eager to get Christmas…

Do You Need A Worship Producer?

Big churches aren’t the only churches who need a worship producer. A few…

Who’s Driving?

I was recently talking to a worship leader with a dilemma: everyone in…

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3 Common Contemporary Worship Problems

Over my career I’ve visited and played in countless contemporary churches. I’ve noticed…

Blended or Modern?

Do You Have Blended Or Modern Vocals?

I had dinner with some friends the other night – we had formed…

Are You A Professional Worship Leader?

Worship leader Fred McKinnon posted this article on his blog, and has given us…

Click Track Philosophy

Are you ready to take the next step in the quality of your…