Worship is
a Pilgrimage
As worship leaders, we can also see our on-going ministry as a pilgrimage. Today's church occupies a certain spiritual location in worship, but we sense a call to a higher plane...
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We Are Family
hear us roar...
Creator magazine publisher Vern Sanders provides words of encouragement for those who serve in church music and worship ministry
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 An Ancient-Future New Old Year
Chris Alford asks the question; "What makes an ancient-future church?" The answer may surprise you......
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The
Unbearable
"Liteness"
In this thought-provoking post, Doug Lawrence asks whether our worship services are part of the so-called “Redemption Narrative”
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 Planning Together & Planning Ahead
In the first of a set of 6 articles, noted worship planner Marcia McFee talks about the advantages of “planning together and planning ahead” when it comes to worship design...
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Five Dumb Things
Directors Say
to Their Choirs
Hugh Ballou lists 5 dumb things that directors say to their choirs, and what they really SHOULD say instead...
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 Carrying Others to Jesus
Worship ministry can sometimes be a drudgery, and become wearying. In this midst of this, it is easy to become self-centered and focused on feeling used or taken advantage of. When this happens it’s time for a heart check...
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