Topic: leading worship

Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 3) The Moment: A Glimpse of Eternity

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 3) The Moment: A Glimpse of Eternity by Matt Kirkegaard March 14, 2012 leading worship

Happy Friday readers! I sincerely apologize for my consistent lack of consistency. I will make a most concerted effort to be more present. However, “the best laid plans…” I have enjoyed writing the last two entries on the power of a moment. I have enjoyed reflecting on the significance and implications of that power equally [...]

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Leading Worship: Humble Leadership?

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: Humble Leadership? by Steve Parkes March 1, 2012 leading worship

“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Eph 5:21 NIV) Are you a leader?  Seriously, consider that: Are you a leader?  If you find yourself on stage leading worship, providing back ground vocals, playing in the band, etc. your immediate response is probably, “Of course I am.  Why else would I be up [...]

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Leading Worship: Worship Is 2-Way Communication

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: Worship Is 2-Way Communication by Tim Miller February 27, 2012 leading worship

Worship involves realizing and thanking God for what He has done. He launched this whole worship thing by creating and loving us. Our part is responding to what He started. There’s a lot to be thankful for.  He made you uniquely, with His distinct thumbprint on you in a custom, one-of-a-kind way. He called you [...]

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Leading Worship: 7 Deadly Things that Worship Musicians Say

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: 7 Deadly Things that Worship Musicians Say by Jon Nicol February 22, 2012 leading worship

(or at least are thinking…) 1. I have the “spiritual gift of music,” and I’m called to be on the team. First, is music a gift? Raw talent and the opportunity to learn and grow – yes, those are gifts from God. But I don’t personally don’t believe that music qualifies as a gift of [...]

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Leading Worship: Worship Is Daring

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: Worship Is Daring by Tim Miller February 20, 2012 leading worship

Worship is not for the faint at heart. Think about it: worship means engaging the Creator of the Universe. No one can truly come before God without being changed. And on a smaller scale, but just as intimidating to most of us, worship is often public. That can be frightening as well. Imagine this scene. [...]

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Leading Worship: When Things Get Messy

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: When Things Get Messy by Scott Jasmin February 15, 2012 leading worship

I used to be hungry, but now I was satisfied… and the mess didn’t seem to matter so much anymore.

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Leading Worship: Handling Criticism About Worship

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: Handling Criticism About Worship by Tim Miller February 13, 2012 leading worship

I have a quiver full of answers for addressing when someone comes up after a worship time to make a critical comment. The best approach is simply to listen and try and find the positive value behind the concern, validate it as much as possible so the person feels heard, and then fill in any [...]

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Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 2) — The moment, it’s a One-Time Thing

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 2) — The moment, it’s a One-Time Thing by Matt Kirkegaard February 8, 2012 leading worship

The moment is an exquisitely unique entity.  It holds absolutely no concern for the future, and it gives absolutely zero regard for the past.  It is a one-time thing and once passed, it is gone forever simply to add color to the story called “history.”  Something so special and so unique should be given serious [...]

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