Leading worship is not for the faint of heart. I realized quickly that it was less about songs and all about serving - and serving gets tough at times. Remember why you do what you do and who you do it for! Keep your heart fixed on Jesus.
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Let’s get down to business - the practical side of leading worship needs to be talked about. There’s so many “hard lessons” I’ve learned over the years (and yes every single one of these points has a hilarious or painful (or hilariously painful) story that goes with it.
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When I first started, I honestly thought worship was mostly about music. I figured if we just played better songs, had tighter harmonies, got the mix right—then we’d really hit that “anointed” mark. I was wrong. Jesus didn’t die for songs—He died for people.
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Everything centers around mission. Knowing what you’re called by God to do and having a clear strong foundation is paramount to having a successful, lifelong, fulfilling ministry. Don’t skip step 1 - get your marching orders from God and your leadership. Know who you are and what you’re called to do with your precious resources. Have a strong “why”.
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With a little gear, a bit of planning, and a heart to serve, your team can confidently step into a fuller, more focused worship sound by implementing backing tracks. Let the tech support your ministry—not the other way around.
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There’s a quiet but dangerous trap many worship leaders fall into — becoming professional song leaders rather than spiritual shepherds. It’s time to recalibrate.
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What if the way we lead worship wasn't just about songs and setlists—but sacred strategies? The Bible gives us blueprints—not just for encountering God, but for preparing people to meet Him. Let’s walk through a vision for intentional, Spirit-led worship rooted in Scripture and driven by purpose.
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In the local church, few relationships are as crucial—and often overlooked—as the one between the pastor and the worship leader. When aligned, this partnership becomes a powerful force for vision, unity, and spiritual momentum. But when neglected, miscommunication, frustration, and burnout can creep in. Explore five keys to nurturing this vital connection.
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Goals aren’t just for athletes, businesses, and your personal life - having clearly defined, measurable, achievable goals as a worship team really matters. A worship team with goals isn’t just organized — it’s aligned with heaven.
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Explore seven reasons why having a worship team application and onboarding process is vital to the growth of your worship culture. Also included - a fully customization example worship team application.
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The Nashville Number System is a powerful tool that will take your musical communication and flow to the next level.
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Modern praise & worship terminology explained. Glossary of commonly used terms compiled to help worship leaders & teams communicate more effectively.
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When it feels impossible, overwhelming, or beyond your abilities remind yourself that God wants to help you (in fact He wants you to be successful in life even more than you do - He loves you that much!)
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I have found over the years that leading worship during the Christmas season is actually kind of tough. There are several reasons for this that I'll get into, but more importantly, I’ll address how we can overcome and have incredible worship times during the holidays. You can lead people into genuine encounters with Jesus this Christmas Season!
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I came across a quote recently that stopped me in my tracks: “Decide to become like Robin in order to make all the people around you on your team feel like Batman.” It hit me hard—in the best way.
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Maybe you’re in a smaller church, have team members out of town, or you find yourself leading a small band. Please learn from my pain and agony and END THE AWKWARD SILENCE with ambient drone pads. FREE PADS DOWNLOAD LINK INCLUDED
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Awkward transitions between songs in worship can steal all the momentum and engagement you just worked so hard to build. Learn practical tips and tricks to increase your song transition abilities.
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