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Monthly Archives: November 2023
My Favorite Christmas Worship Songs
I love Christmas music but sometimes it can be a challenge to find great Christmas songs that a congregation can truly worship with. Sometimes we sing songs just because they are traditional and they have a Christmas theme but they … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God, Jesus, Music, Worship
Tagged 10000 Reasons, Angels, Christmas, Glory to God, Hark the Herald, Here I am, Joy to the World, Let This Christmas be, manger, Messiah, offering, Our God, Silent NIght, Worship
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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 to express our … Continue reading
The Power Of A Great Team
It has always amazed me how much you can accomplish when you work with a team. For the first dozen years that I was in church ministry, huge Christmas, Easter and Canada Day productions were a large part of my … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Leadership
Tagged acting, band, Christian, Music, script, teamwork
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Does Jesus Still Heal People?
In 2005 I was constantly travelling.. every other week I was on a plane to somewhere in the world to lead worship. This also involved playing piano for 4-6 hours a day. Finally, I developed carpal tunnel syndrome in my … Continue reading
The Journey To Finding Purpose
My first couple of years working in church ministry were great. The church that I was born in, Glad Tiding Church, had hired me to conduct and arrange music for their 100 voice choir and orchestra. It was a bit … Continue reading
Posted in Church, God Adventures, Leadership, Music, Worship
Tagged calling, choir, church, God, leading, singing, Worship
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Sound, Media, Lighting) ~ Part 4 of 4
This blog is the fourth and last instalment of ’10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team’. Here are the links to Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. I want to start this blog by talking about that important techie who helps you … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible reading, lighting, media, patient, sound, wisdom, Worship
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (The Band) ~ Part 3 of 4
This is Part 3 of 4. Here is a link to Part 1 and Part 2 8. The Worship Band Rhythm Section a) The Band: A worship band can come in many different shapes and sizes. Most contemporary church worship bands … Continue reading
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Tagged Aviom mixer, bass, drums, dynamics, groove, guitar, in-ear monitors, kick, piano, rhythm section, Roland mixer, snare, stage, vocals, Worship band
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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (Charts & Vocals) ~ Part 2 of 4
6. Great charts One of the keys to improving your worship band and your rehearsals is to give your group great charts. The majority of worship bands charts fall into one of two camps. The majority of bands use a lyric … Continue reading
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Tagged bass, charts, chords, drums, guitars, keyboard, musical arranger, vocals
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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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Tagged Biblical, change, excellence, grooming, grow, memorization, model, passion, practise, private lessons, rehearsals, songs, stage presence
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Do Angels Fix Flat Tires?
A number of years ago, I was driving to church with my family on a Sunday morning. We were zooming down our local freeway at 110 km/hr (70 mi/hr) when all of a sudden I spotted an aluminium ladder strewn … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, choir rehearsal, flat tire, parking lot, protection
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