How To Become A Better Musician Without Spending A Fortune

May 14, 2012 in Musicians with 10 Comments

I think we all can agree on the fact that nobody likes to suck.

A great band helps you focus on what really matters.

An undisciplined team, making mistakes left and right, is a distraction to worship.

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The Worship Leader’s Guide To Connecting The Generations In Worship

May 11, 2012 in Worship Leaders with 14 Comments

I used to think I was a pretty good worship leader.

Until I found out that certain people didn’t like my music. I was a rockstar to some, but an ear plug toleration to others.

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The Scary Truth About Your Creative Projects

May 9, 2012 in Creativity with 17 Comments

Do you know who your enemy is?

The enemy to your creative projects isn’t lack of talent, passion, or skill.

It’s giving up. The only way to truly fail at any creative project is to give up.

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What Worship Leaders Ought To Know…About Growing In Their Passion For Jesus

May 7, 2012 in Worship Leaders with 11 Comments

I have a question for you.

Do you love Jesus more today than you did yesterday? Is your passion for God a growing flame or a dim flicker?

Worship leader – more important than your leadership is the state of your own heart before God.

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How To Write Engaging Worship Songs That Outlast You

May 4, 2012 in Songwriting with 6 Comments

It’s the plight of all songwriters.

We want our songs to be known, sung, and loved by the world. But rarely do they move past our own ears or the ears of our dogs.

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10 Worship Songs I Can’t Wait To Lead

May 3, 2012 in Music with 42 Comments

Finding the best corporate worship songs can be tricky.

I’m sure you’ve been there.

  • You love the artistic quality of a song but realize the average person doesn’t get it.
  • You can’t find any good fast songs.
  • You know you should do a hymn but can’t find any you like.
  • You’re trying to strike a balance between robust theology and simple melody.

I know what it’s like. While this isn’t a comprehensive list of my favorite songs, these are songs I can’t wait to lead at my church.

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The Unseen Reason Why Your Worship Leading Matters

May 1, 2012 in Worship Leaders with 7 Comments

Have you ever wondered if leading worship really matters?

Do you feel you are your local church’s resident entertainer – that you’re simply warming people up for the message?

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What Worship Leaders Ought To Know…About Silence In Corporate Worship

April 30, 2012 in Worship Leaders with 19 Comments

When was the last time you sat alone in a room and said nothing?

When was the last time you were surrounded by complete silence?

I know, it makes me nervous just thinking about it. Life is loud, and it may be hindering our ability to experience God.

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7 Marks Of Great Musicians Everyone Wants To Hire

April 27, 2012 in Musicians with 17 Comments

Everybody wants to be great. But not everyone gets there.

What separates the exceptional musician from the crowds of mediocre?

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Self Promotion In The Church?

April 25, 2012 in Leadership with 14 Comments

There’s a lot of talk about platform these days.

Spreading your influence. Making a difference. Along with the normalcy of social media comes an endless barrage of self promotion.

But when it comes to ministry and doing all things to the glory of God, how far is too far?

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