Archive - September, 2011

Interview With Sleeping At Last

September 30, 2011 in Music with 3 Comments

Today, I’m interviewing one of my favorite artists Ryan O’Neal. Ryan is the driving force behind Sleeping At Last, an indie rock band of epic quality. Here’s my interview with Ryan:

David: What are you up to these days? Now that your Yearbook project is over, do you have some extra time on your hands?

Ryan: Well, during yearbook I wrote a couple songs in secret for a couple future adventures – one of which was just announced a couple days ago. I wrote a song called “Turning Page” for the new Twilight film, “Breaking dawn – Part 1″ – so i am suuuuper excited about that!

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How To Find More Time For What Really Matters

September 29, 2011 in Creativity with 17 Comments

Everyone I talk to has dreams.

Dreams to travel, to record an album, to write a song, to make a difference, to leave a mark on the world.

Almost every blog I read these days is talking about dreams. It seems like we are in a dream crises.

So many options are available to us, we’re not sure where to start. Or we’re simply afraid of starting because with starting comes the risk of failure.

And nobody wants to fail, right?

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How Do You Lead Worship For Those Who Don’t Like Music?

September 28, 2011 in Worship Leaders with 27 Comments

Worship leader, do you assume that people love your music?

More specifically, do you assume that people love music?

I understand you listen to music all the time, understand its intricacies, and get emotionally fired up when you hear it.

But not everyone feels that way.

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5 Qualities Of An Influential Worship Leader

September 27, 2011 in Worship Leaders with 18 Comments

Worship leader, it’s not just about your singing.

It’s not a matter of your songwriting brilliance and your penchant for good guitar tone.

No, it’s not even the french press coffee, skinny jeans, and passion for obscure, indie post rock music.

Your life is a testimony of worship. You lead by your lifestyle.

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What Is The Future Of Worship Music?

September 26, 2011 in Music with 58 Comments

I’ve been having numerous conversations surrounding the future of worship music.

What will Sunday morning look like in 20-30 years?

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Leading Is Not Enough: 5 Tips For Serving Your Senior Pastor’s Vision

September 23, 2011 in Leadership with 10 Comments

This is a guest post by Ryan Gordon of Creative Worshiper. 

Every leader carries a significant amount of responsibility on their shoulders.

There is pressure to meet tight deadlines and successfully deliver on projects. Leaders provide direction and vision for those they lead. They push boundaries and always look at how current processes can be improved.

While church leaders are busy managing that list of responsibilities, they are also charged with the task of loving and shepherding their church.

Some say the most important responsibility of pastors and leaders is to serve those they are over.

But I disagree.

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How Do You Engage A Younger Generation In Worship?

September 22, 2011 in Worship Leaders with 32 Comments

Older worship leader, they don’t hate you. They just have a hard time with your music.

I know it can be intimidating to lead worship for opinionated, musically-driven, young people.

But this is a question you must wrestle with.

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11 Effective Ways To Introduce New Songs To Your Congregation

September 21, 2011 in Worship Leaders with 23 Comments

New songs.

If you lead worship, you’re always on the lookout for that next “worship hit” that will work with your congregation.

But new songs can be tricky.

They need to be introduced well. Sometimes a great song misses the mark because it wasn’t set up properly. Or because the rest of the worship set was too unfamiliar for people to engage.

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How To Turn Fear On Its Ugly Head And Create Your Masterpiece

September 20, 2011 in Creativity with 18 Comments

Fear.

We fear…and we fear…and we fear.

It’s what keeps many of us from doing what we should be doing. It’s what paralyzes us from going into all the world and making disciples.

It’s what cripples us from creating art and initiating change that matters.

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The Young Worship Leader’s Guide To Engaging An Older Generation

September 19, 2011 in Worship Leaders with 17 Comments

Can’t we all just get along?

Is it possible for a young worship leader to connect with someone twice or three times their age?

Is the older generation immature for not worshiping? Is the younger generation immature for not caring?

I’m convinced we should do all it takes to see the generations stand together in worship.

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