This blog recently reached over 450,000 reads from 188,000 visitors from over 190 countries. It has been such a joy to share with my readers. Here are my Top 10 posts in reverse order:
10. Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch
There are few things that ruin singing more than being out-of-tune. If you are a singer or working with singers, here are 7 keys to help improve musical pitch…
9. Worship Leading: 7 Keys To Becoming Invisible
Strong worship leaders know that worship is never about them, it’s about putting our gaze and attention on Jesus. Here are some keys to leading people toward Jesus in worship…
8. 10 Keys To Improving Your Singing
I have worked with average to great singers on the road, in the recording studio, in church and other musical settings for many decades. Here is what I have learned so far about helping singers improve…
7. 10 Tips On Improving Your Worship Band Rehearsal
Over the last 40 years, I have had rehearsals with orchestra’s, choirs, marching bands, studio sessions, vocal sections, brass & string sections and worship bands in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Caribbean and North America. Along the way I have picked up a few ideas on how to have a good rehearsal. Here is what I have learned so far…
6. 10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader
How are you doing as a worship leader? How do you know if you are a good worship leader? Let me suggest a few guidelines that will help to quantify your leadership…
5. 12 Keys To Picking Great Songs For Worship
Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Some songs are written about God, some songs are written…
4. Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team
In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct and my own experience, here are my standards and guidelines for my worship team…
3. 10 Commandments Of Great Worship Team Members
Sometimes I lead the worship band and sometimes I play in the band. Both are important roles and have specific responsibilities to do them well. As both a leader and a player/singer, here are my ten most important rules as a team member…
2. 8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship To The Next Level
I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led church worship teams at home and around the world for over thirty years. Here are a few things that I have learned along that way…
1. Strong Worship Leaders: The 18 Things They Avoid
Strong worship leaders develop good attitudes and habits. They keep their heart, mind and spirit right before God and man. Check out these things that strong leaders don’t do, so you can grow and improve…
Check out my new book: “Leading Worship ~ Notes from a Grand Adventure’. It is now available in Kindle or Soft Cover Editions. This is a great gift for the musician or worshipper in your life.
Mark, I really appreciate the ministry you provide through PraiseCharts and the things I have read on your blog have been so helpful. I do wish you would give an excerpt in the email though, more than just the link. So often in the rush of checking email, I just pass on clicking since I don’t know what your post will be about. A little teaser might get me to click over more often. However, I guess it’s just me since you have so many other, more faithful, readers. Thank you!
BTW: These look like some good posts. I’m hoping to come back and check them out.
Thanks for the note and kind comments, Richard.. I’ll try and follow up on your suggestion..