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8 Keys To ‘Next Level’ Sunday Worship

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 the way. 1. … Continue reading

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Heart Health

I was recently reminded of the importance of keeping my heart spiritually healthy. I was reminded to keep my love for the Lord as a top priority in my life. What does that look like in your daily life? It … Continue reading

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Leadership, Songs, Rehearsals) ~ Part 1 of 4

I believe great teams always start with great leaders. Leadership is crucial. What are you doing as a leader to improve?  Here are some areas to look at when you are working on improving your leadership and your team. Generally … Continue reading

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With All Your Heart

I was reading this morning about a very loved and successful king in the Bible… and this phrase caught my attention: ‘a man who sought the Lord with all his heart.’ (II Chronicles 22:9) There are numerous men throughout the … Continue reading

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10 Keys To Success That Require Zero Talent

By Wayne Duggan ~ It’s hard not to be envious of extremely intelligent and talented people.  After all, talent goes a long way. However, Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company brands, recently Tweeted a list of 10 … Continue reading

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The Most Important Quality Of Any Worship Leader

By David Santistevan If you look on the typical job description of a worship leader, you’ll see a lot of necessary skills. The ability to sing, arrange music, recruit a team, communicate, lead, and pastor people. But none of these … Continue reading

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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: 1. Learn to breathe properly Learning to … Continue reading

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Great Chris Tomlin Interview on Songwriting and Starting Out

I just listened to a great interview by David Santistevan on his blog for worship leaders and musicians. Chris Tomlin talks about how he got started, writing from a ‘pure place’, Chris’s principles for writing memorable songs and his thoughts … Continue reading

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Leading Worship: Your Personal Best

My definition of excellence is ‘to do your personal best’. Excellence can be an illusive endeavour. What is excellent for one person is not excellent for another. A few years back I did my personal best on the Grouse Grind in … Continue reading

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God Inspires Me Through The Life And Death Of A Godly Man

In March 1999, I was on a missions trip to Malaysia with my wife, Anna, and our children, Josh & Stephanie. Anna and I were leading a team of students from Pacific Academy on a short-term missions trip, when we got a … Continue reading

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