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How To Have A More Productive And Inspiring Vacation

May 16, 2011 in Leadership with 10 Comments

Close your eyes.

Imagine you’re on vacation.

Or if you’re on vacation, you can open your eyes.

Good feeling, isn’t it?

Vacation is something we all look forward to, dare I say, live for? Especially if you are in a less-than-ideal job, you probably live for the moments you can be out of the office doing what you want. If you’re one of those people who don’t take vacations, you should probably stop murdering small puppies (because that’ obviously what non-vacationers do).

The truth is, we all need vacations. As pastors, worship leaders, & creatives, we need a break from our routines to rest and be reenergized.

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A Lead Pastor’s Guide To Understanding Their Creative Staff

May 11, 2011 in Leadership with 6 Comments

Whether you are a creative staff member or a lead pastor, it helps to have some understanding as to how each other thinks.

A few weeks ago I posted an article on The Worship Leader’s Guide to Understanding Their Senior Pastor. It’s so important to adopt the vision and values of your lead pastor.

Fulfilling their vision is part of your God-ordained role.

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Are You A Leader Worth Following?

May 9, 2011 in Leadership with 20 Comments

Ever been in situations where things didn’t go as planned? Volunteers didn’t show up. Band train wrecked. Your team just doesn’t seem to “get it”?

Well, I’m just gonna say it.

Improvement starts with you, leader.

Are you a leader worth following?

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Organized Chaos: Executing Everything On Your Schedule…On Purpose

April 26, 2011 in Leadership with 6 Comments

Feeling a little too busy?

Wish there were more hours in the day to get things done?

Busyness can take its toll on you in more ways than one. You lose sleep. You’re stressed. You do mediocre work. You forget things. Life becomes exactly what you never wanted it to be.

It’s time you start doing everything on your schedule on purpose.

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10 Tips For Creating & Releasing Your Art…On A Budget

April 12, 2011 in Leadership, Music, Songwriting with 15 Comments

Ever since I released my first independent worship album I’ve been asked a lot of questions on how I created it, how much it cost, what first steps I took, etc. I think when someone takes action on their dream rather than just, well, dreaming about it, it inspires people.

And that’s what I want you to do. It’s time to stop dreaming about your dreams and start taking some action.

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Everyone Is An Artist: Help Your Team Unleash Their Creative Potential

April 7, 2011 in Leadership, Worship Leaders with 5 Comments

This guest post was written by Gabriel Wilson, Worship Arts Pastor at Lakeside Church and frontman of the band The Listening. Buy his church’s latest album, God Who Saves the World on iTunes here or purchase the DVD here.

Everyone is an Artist…not just you.

I know it seems strange, right? Everyone is an artist? “Not my staff, not my pastor” you might say…

Yes they are.

They just might not realize it–yet. Perhaps in order to realize it they need your help.

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Why I’m Stepping Down From Your Worship Team

April 6, 2011 in Leadership, Worship Leaders with 33 Comments

[This is Part 1 of a two part series on Helping your Volunteers Feel Valuable & Significant. Check out Part 2 here.]

Dear Worship Leader,

I’m a volunteer on your worship team.

Not sure if you remember me.

This might be hard to swallow, but I’m going to be stepping down from the team.

I know you probably hate me right now, but it’s just not working out.

Instead of just leaving, I thought I’d write you this personal letter explaining why I’m leaving. Maybe it could be of benefit to you. Thanks: Continue Reading…

When Creativity And Church Collide: Helpful Advice From 5 Creative Leaders

April 4, 2011 in Leadership, Worship Leaders with 3 Comments

You may have experienced the feeling before.

Choked. Shot down. Misunderstood. Not sure if your art has its place within the local church. But just because you feel that way doesn’t mean it’s time for you to give up on it.

The local church is the place your art can find its greatest fulfillment – in building up the body of Christ and reaching people with the Gospel in unique ways.

Don't you just sense the creativity here? :)

Today I have the privilege of featuring the brilliance of some amazing people. These six creative experts have graciously agreed to offer their wisdom and insight into this issue: the creative working in the local church.

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Success Myths: Why You Shouldn’t Wait To Be Discovered

March 31, 2011 in Leadership, Music with 4 Comments

Because if you do, you probably won’t be. Maybe 15 years ago executives and record companies were looking. But not anymore. I’m sorry.

If you want something, you’re gonna have to chase it.

Ever feel like everyone is passing you by?

Seth Godin wrote a great post on not waiting to be picked. This applies so perfectly to musicians, artists, and innovators who are waiting to be “discovered”.

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Is Your Worship Environment Excellent?

March 28, 2011 in Leadership, Worship Leaders with 12 Comments

Maybe that’s not a question you’ve considered before. But it may just revolutionize what you do. Consider how a great waiter makes your dining experience all the more enjoyable. When the service is poor, you have no desire to return. Even if the food was great, all you can talk about is the poor service.

I’ve found this to be true for worship as well.

Doesn't this just put you in a good mood?

A couple months ago my wife and I stayed at a local ski resort for a night. Inside our room when we arrived was a $25 gift card to a restaurant on the premise. Due to the kind gesture, we decided to try it out. A shuttle picked us up and dropped us off at the door. We were greeted by some very happy people. So far so good.

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