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
Are you bad at saying no? Do you say yes too often, getting yourself stretched overwhelmingly thin? I have finished reading Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, a book I highly recommend to you. The author, Greg McKeown, included a very helpful “No” repertoire, which is beneficial to everyone who needs to say “no” more often. If … Read more
Does the staff influence the church more or does the church influence the staff more? Obviously, they both happen to some degree, but this question has been on my mind. In this post, I will focus on the ways church staff and leaders can help shape the church: 1. Through Prayer – It’s the obligation of … Read more
How is it that some people are never late and others always are? How can an issue always arise that creates the conditions for being late? There may a few good reasons, but overall, the leader sends some certain messages when they are late. I’m far from perfect in this regard, but I do have … Read more
Time off is invaluable. Sabbath time is a weekly rhythm you shouldn’t negotiate. Here’s a great sermon that talks more about the Sabbath. Beyond Sabbath, we need extended vacation from work. Whether you take a huge trip or just spend time at home, vacations help us do six important things: RELAX A few days with … Read more
“The truth is that focusing on the future sets leaders apart.” Kouzes & Posner Leaders are custodians of the future. They think about what is next. They spend time wondering how the world will look after today or after this phase is complete. They wonder what will be new. How will things be different? I’ve … Read more
Worship songs build community, teach theology, help people remember scripture, and give praise the Lord. And the Vagus nerve is another good reason to sing. The Vagus nerve is a unique part of our creation. It’s the longest nerve in our body, connecting the brain to the throat, heart, and gut. A quick search can … Read more
“People love to hear their names.” My dad, who is famous for remembering names, mentioned this the other day. It reminded me of the importance of remembering people’s names. When you are in any kind of people business – including the church – remembering names is critical. Our names carry weight and meaning. They embody … Read more
Most paid ministry staff roles in the church require work and leadership with volunteers. It’s not always easy, but the reward of equipping the church for ministry is incredible! With effective volunteer ministry, more gets accomplished and it’s more fun. I once heard it said that volunteers are motived by success. It’s true there isn’t a physical … Read more
“People follow a leader, not a title.” I’ve heard this many times over the years. It’s a great concept for church staff to understand. For you, your title should be a reminder of service. For others, it may carry a little weight. An official title does not guarantee people will follow. But there are attributes … Read more
“Busyness blurs ministry vision.” Craig Groeschel The natural instinct of a ministry leader is to add more. More ministries, more information, more outlets, more processes. But always adding more doesn’t help a plant grow. To be healthy, a plant must be pruned. When we’ve added to the point that none of our current ministries are … Read more