Favorite Christmas Song?

So earlier today via Twitter and Facebook, I had solicited thoughts on the worst widely known Christmas songs. Now I love me some Christmas music, but some of it is pretty dreadful…
But I thought I would be remiss if I didn’t share my favorite Christmas song.
Hands down, all time fave, makes-me-stop-everytime-I hear-it… Little Drummer [...]

Oh Lord, You’re Beautiful…

Heard this song just the other day in a service and was amazed at how fresh it was… Passion never grows old! It’s amazing what focusing on and meaning what you are singing can do to a song that many would consider old…
And the verse is what wrecked me…
I want to [...]

Experience – iWorship from Integrity Music

Recently had a chance to check out Experience, the new CD/DVD iWorship compilation from Integrity Music.
The DVD features song videos and sample from Paul Baloche’s instructional DVD.  However, my favorite feature was the live worship videos.
The tag for the compilation is “the sights and sounds of worship”.  And the live worship videos deliver in a [...]

Lincoln Brewster – Today is the Day

I’ve been listening to Lincoln Brewster’s latest project, Today is the Day.  It is due to be released this month.  It hits all the right notes…
The album is a great mix of congregational choruses,  inspiring anthems, sick licks, and intimate worship. From the triumphant declaration of “Today is the Day” and “Salvation is Here” to [...]

Essential Relationships for Worship Leaders – Media/Tech Director

Continuing thoughts on key relationships for worship leaders…
One of the best friends a worship leader can have is Media/Tech Director. Anyone who has ever grabbed a microphone understands that they have little control over the sound. The guy on the sound board at the front of house can have a huge impact.
My media director and [...]

Essential Relationships for Worship Leaders – The Senior Pastor

Continuing thoughts on the relationships of worship leaders and their impact on corporate worship…
The connection between Pastor and Worship Leader is very important in regard to corporate worship.  Even in instances where they are related, there can be a natural divergence of focus and bridging the gap can require effort and commitment. 
The thoughts I share [...]

New Hillsong Album – “This Is Our God”

Wanted to share this with you… I look forward to the release of the album later this year.  The two songs featured are “Healer” and “Desert Song”.  If the rest of the album is anything like these, I look forward to spending a significant amount of time on the carpet face down…
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Essential Relationships for Worship Leaders – Intro

Leading worship is, above everything else, an exercise in relationship.  And as much as it is about the connections between God and man, it is as much about the people who are all lifting voices together.  To lead effectively is to navigate all of the different relational dynamics.  Regardless of your natural skill, each of [...]

The 4 Track Mind of a Worship Leader – The Holy Spirit

In previous posts, we have discussed the different tracks of awareness or thinking that a worship leader must maintain while in congregational worship.  An efffective leader will be able to continually monitor each one as they progress throughout the service.  Knowing where you are with the congregation, with the band, and with all of the [...]

The 4 Track Mind of a Worship Leader – The Technical

Continuing thoughts on how to effectively lead worship by developing the four distinct mental tracks…
Track #3 – The Technical

A worship leader must focus on maintaining proper technique.  Proper breathing technique and use of a microphone may not seem like something you need to focus on, but they will allow you to perform the best you [...]