Kingdom Stuff: growing the church, reaching the next generation, effective leadership
Welcome! These posts are for those who serve in local church worship ministries. I’m so grateful for your ministry. Keep up the good work! Here are some posts to get you started:
1. The difference between relational and presentational worship leadership
2. The seven basics of worship leading
3. Five ways worship leaders pastor
I was visiting a church in Pennsylvania when I heard about how they had done a congregation wide Daniel Fast. This season of prayer and fasting (only eating the basics) led to increased growth, direction, energy and joy for their … Continued
The preacher said to the poor farmer, “If you had a horse, would you give it to the Lord?” “Yes.” “And if you had a cow?” “Absolutely.” “And a goat?” “Sure.” “A pig?” “Now, that’s not fair!” protested the farmer. … Continued
While setting up for a four day event one summer, with what was supposed to be a whole church youth ministry of about 30 kids, we found out the numbers in attendance had changed slightly. Instead of 25-30 kids, there … Continued
I recently read an article from Thom Rainer that listed five warning signs a church may be sick. It may look healthy on the outside, but once these things begin to set in, full blown sickness is inevitable. Five Warning Signs 1. … Continued
I made the comment the other day, in a conversation with a friend, that “I didn’t want to be a historian, but a visionary”. Since that time, I have reflected on that comment and if it really is something I … Continued
What a great evening at The Crossing, a seminar for Worship Leaders and Teams, hosted on September 27 in Springfield, IL! There were 56 people who attended the event held at First UMC. My brother Jackson Price and I led the … Continued
I am not sure of the origin of this list, but I heard Rev. Chris Ritter use them in a sermon at a recent event where Harvest was leading worship. He was gracious enough to share this list and I … Continued
I recently found this Top Ten List for preserving the Status Quo in Worship. I just cut and paste it for you to read too! (Page 70, In Search of Wonder, Howard Publishing Company 1995) 10. There is nothing we can … Continued
Reading this morning from an old leadership (LeRoy Eims, Be The Leader). Three segments motivated me for the day. The question was asked: How are some leaders able to excel in their work? EXCELLENCE – develop and desire a spirit of … Continued
I heard this old joke someplace: A dog says, “my owner named me, he loves me, he cares for me… he must be God.” A cat says, “my owner named me, he loves me, he cares for me… I must … Continued