Sarah Wooten

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Hi. I'm Sarah Wooten, misfit writer, wife, mother, worship leader, sometimes veterinarian, always a vessel of empowerment, practical wisdom and connection with God. You can read more about me at http://www.sacredmisfit.com/kidrons-crossing.html Learn more about me

Worship Planning: Beauty From Ashes

Thumbnail image for Worship Planning: Beauty From Ashes by Sarah Wooten January 9, 2012 Worship Planning

I heard a joke on twitter the other day that speaks directly to one of the biggest issues holding back worship arts ministries these days: How many Christians does it take to screw in a light bulb? Change? Who said anything about change?!?! This makes me laugh because in the past 13 years my DH [...]

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When the Soul Felt Its Worth

Thumbnail image for When the Soul Felt Its Worth by Sarah Wooten December 21, 2011 Ministry

In a short while, we will celebrate the coming of Christ, the birth of the Messiah, and Advent, our time of waiting and expectancy, will be over. As I struggled with what to write about for this blog post, there was one thing I knew for sure: you, dear reader, do not need to read one [...]

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Leading Worship, Creative Conflict: Authenticity and Accessibility

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship, Creative Conflict: Authenticity and Accessibility by Sarah Wooten December 8, 2011 leading worship

So last week I opened up a can of worms in a post entitled ‘Creative Conflict:  Authenticity and Excellence’.  In the post, I asked the questions: Why do artists and musicians encounter a smaller world when they wish to share their gifts inside church walls?  Shouldn’t it be the opposite?  Shouldn’t their gifts be nurtured [...]

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Leading Worship, Creative Conflict: Authenticity and Excellence

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship, Creative Conflict: Authenticity and Excellence by Sarah Wooten November 28, 2011 leading worship

In thousands of churches across the United States, when it comes to authenticity vs. excellence in musical worship, musicians and pastors are walking on the edge of conflict, debate, and outright culture war. Sound familiar? If it doesn’t, then count yourself blessed. If it does, no matter what side of the debate you fall on, [...]

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Leading Worship: Audible Praise and Happy Days

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: Audible Praise and Happy Days by Sarah Wooten November 3, 2011 leading worship

The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.** Here in Northern Colorado, as I sit in front of a fire writing this post, there is a massive snow storm that is hitting the front range, the second in two weeks.  The world is white outside, [...]

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When Competition Creeps in…

Thumbnail image for When Competition Creeps in… by Sarah Wooten October 27, 2011 Ministry

The other day my family and I were eating dinner, and as I finished mine, my five year old looked up with tears in his eyes and said, “Mom, you need to stop beating me.  It is hurting my feelings.” Aghast, I sat there for a moment with spaghetti dangling from my fork and my [...]

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