Thursday, May 17, 2012
 

Tag: Practical Tools




Jan
30
2012

Growing into God's Call

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Stan DeWitt suggests ways to grow your music and worship ministry by identifying the gifts of others... Read More...



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Jan
23
2012

We Are Family

Posted by Vern Sanders        2 Comments

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Creator magazine publisher provides words of encouragement to those serving in church music and worship ministry... Read More...


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Aug
22
2011

It is just a Piece of Paper

Posted by Vern Sanders        15 Comments

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Vern Sanders presents the case for why degrees matter and degrees don't matter for today's church musician and worship leader, and why the church needs to find a way to evaluate the competency of those who serve in these ministries. Read More...



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Jul
25
2011

Funny How Time Slips Away

Posted by Vern Sanders        39 Comments

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Vern Sanders examines the state of worship wars, and finds that while the battlefield is very bloody, there is hope for the future. Read More...



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Jun
27
2011

Focus on the Ministry You are Really In

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3 Ideas to improve the effectiveness of a ministry Read More...



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May
29
2011

Readers Respond: Should There Be a Written Test?

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A follow up to the article 8 Questions to Answer as a Ministry Position Applicant Read More...



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Apr
24
2011

Practical Lessons from an Easter Season

Posted by Vern Sanders        1 Comments

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A number of practical musical lessons learned by members of a music ministry over one particular Easter season Read More...



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Mar
28
2011

20 Lenten Ideas

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A list of 20 ideas of things that a church musician and/or worship leader might do for others by giving something extra during Lent or at any time Read More...



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Jan
24
2011

An Invitation to Silence

Posted by Vern Sanders        1 Comments

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There comes a point where a healthy dose of silence is not just therapeutic, it is absolutely necessary to refocus... Read More...



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Dec
27
2010

End of the Decade Update

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A look back at popular and useful examples of Monday Morning Email Read More...



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