Jesus Culture
Come Now and Worship…Together!
Christmas is an intergenerational moment for our culture and our churches. Just as nuclear families across the world are spending time together, celebrating the birth of Jesus (whether they believe in him or not!), the big family of God are also spending more time in worship together, with carol services, nativities and all-age celebrations. So,... View Article
Chris Tomlin talks about his new album and giving people a voice to worship God
An award-winning songwriter is not something Chris Tomlin set out to become. But here he is with a Grammy, Billboard Music and Dove Awards, number one singles, and a permanent place on CCLI’s Top 100. But in his own words, “The greatest privilege for me, the greatest privilege of my life, is when I hear... View Article
Developing a Devotional Worship Habit
Growth as a worship leader starts with growth as a worshiper. Our own spiritual life is the well that we pour from, and a vibrant personal worship habit leads to a powerful ministry. As a creative, taking time to be silent and reflective might sound like torture to you. I’m right there with you. Growing up, my... View Article
How to Lead and Pour Into Your Worship Team
As a worship pastor you may be great at playing an instrument, singing, putting setlists together and leading your congregation on Sundays. But sometimes there can be a big learning curve when it comes to leading a team. It can be difficult to lead people, and if it’s not done well it can cause frustration,... View Article
Sing Like We Believe It
I recently read an article that presented two Biblical reasons why we should choose to sing at church, even on mornings when we don’t particularly feel like it. I agreed whole-heartedly with the author, and yet, while reading it, I couldn’t help but wonder what it must have been like for Adam and Eve to... View Article
Yes, We Went There…
“Why are there no Black Gospel songs in the CCLI Top 100?” I often conduct workshops at worship conferences on Worship Music Trends as seen through the lens of the CCLI Top Song Lists over the years. In the summer of 2017 at the Gospel Music Association’s IMMERSE Conference in Nashville, I may have had my most... View Article