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Worship Teams: The Role of A Music Director

For most of my years working with worship teams, I have been both the Worship Leader (WL) and the Music Director (MD) or Band Leader. But, many worship leaders prefer having someone else to direct the musicians so they can … Continue reading

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What Does It Mean To Be Disciple of Jesus?

The Bible provides several signs that someone is a follower and disciple of Jesus. Continue reading

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Celebrating Fathers: Practical Ways to Honor Dads

Fatherhood is a precious gift, and honoring our dads goes beyond a mere obligation—it’s an opportunity to express gratitude and strengthen the bond we share. The Bible provides timeless wisdom on how we can honor our fathers in practical ways. … Continue reading

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Worship Leaders: Developing a Good Relationship With The Pastor

Developing a good relationship with the lead pastor is important for effective collaboration and a united church environment. Here are some great ways to build and maintain a strong relationship: Remember, building a good relationship takes time and effort. Consistently … Continue reading

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10 Things Every Worship Leader Should Do Before the Service

By Wes Pickering – There’ a simple pre-flight checklist that I try my best to go through every time I lead worship.  None of these things are all that complicated, but it helps each service go smoothly and minimizes distractions. … Continue reading

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Getting Ready For The Next Level

In 1998, my wife, Anna and I were asked to accompany a group of Christian students from Pacific Academy on a missions trip to the Philippines. We spent a few months helping prepare the group for the two-week trip. Anna … Continue reading

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The Real Saint Patrick

The real St. Patrick…. Wasn’t Irish, Born a Roman citizen in Britain Came from a wealthy aristocratic family Father was deacon, grandfather a priest Showed no interest in following Christ in early years Kidnapped by Irish pagans at age 16 … Continue reading

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Philosophy of Worship

Does your congregation have a ‘Philosophy of Worship’? I recently came across a very well-written philosophy from ‘The Meeting Place’ church. If you are developing your own standards for your worship ministry, this is a good place to start. Philosophy … Continue reading

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33 Great Habits To Help You To The Next Level

Our daily and weekly habits shape our lives in very powerful ways. This list of habits is honed down to some of the most important and proven ways to be successful. Take a look and see which ones might help … Continue reading

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How Do You Encourage Your Band To Worship During The Music?

By Branon Dempsey ~ “How do you encourage your band to worship during the music?” This was a highlighted question from a worship leader. My response: “Pray as they play.” There’s no doubt that our minds can become distracted when … Continue reading

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