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
Ministries, families, churches, and businesses have been ruined by the close examination of their leaders’ inner lives. As Kevin Harney writes in his book, Leadership From The Inside Out, you need someone who can check your back. It’s like having skin troubles. Those who are prone to them wear sunscreen, hats and long sleeves; and … Read more
Motivation is central to the work of the church. Christians are motivated out of love (1 Cor 16:14), out of thankfulness (Eph. 5:20), out of calling (Matthew 28:19) and from future promises (Heb. 11:24-26). We’re thankful for God’s rich mercy (Eph. 2:4) and that is enough to motivate us to serve Jesus faithfully. I’m thankful … Read more
The soul task of the church is to invite people to meet Jesus and equip those people to invite others. This requires two things from both pastors and congregations: a sure call hard work A sure calling… Do you believe the church should grow? Are you confident in your calling to offer Christ, proclaim the … Read more
Creativity is hidden in all of us, We were created, and we can create. Many people have called me creative while using self-deprecating humor to say, “I don’t have a creative bone in my body” or “one single creative brain cell.” It’s a mistaken notion that creativity is only for people who paint, draw, or … Read more
This past week and weekend were hectic. Long day, lots of details. Forty-eight invigorating hours of ministry work between Thursday evening and Sunday evening. I was mentally distracted at home. For part of that time, my wife and kids were with me. In another part, they were off doing other activities while I was busy. … Read more
I’ve been in 843 church buildings – or something like that. I’ve seen some good and bad. And no matter what, it’s always a challenge. Congregations are formed by their buildings, to some extent. If your sanctuary is formal, the congregation typically begins to lean that way. If the sanctuary is more informal, the congregation … Read more
Are you the leader of a volunteer team? Volunteers are a unique bunch. It requires some skill to help keep them engaged, connected, and focused. Though there are a million different ways to organize your team, here are some practical steps to ensure your volunteer team keeps growing: 1. Invite new people to get involved … Read more
I’m switching gears again. After being in a productive schedule groove for several weeks, routine changes, traveling, and a packed schedule knocked me off-kilter. Though it was all great stuff that I wouldn’t have missed, a packed schedule changes a person’s daily routine drastically. Here’s what helped me get back in the saddle. Don’t Stress … Read more
I’ve heard it said, if a worship attendee hasn’t become part of a ministry team or joined a group of some kind, the likelihood of them staying in your church decreases dramatically after two years. It is true that worship is typically the main entry point for people. Worship will always be the primary function … Read more
The most critical component in building a high-performance team is a clear, common, compelling task. Some stress the need for interpersonal relationships… but this is the wrong emphasis. Connections and community among a team are important characteristics, but these attributes will be evident once the main task is clear. A team that is highly connected … Read more