Many things go into a worship set: prayer, set planning, song arrangements, team rosters, practice, rehearsals, transitions, etc. It can be easy to fall into a habit of less-prep and lean more into “going through the motions”. But the real sacrifice happens as we prepare for the encounter with God.
There are more songs for churches to sing than ever and not enough services to learn them all. So how do you choose which songs are a fit for your church and which to pass on?
There are many great worship songs written and released each month, many of which could be a great fit for your church. But there are few things worse than introducing a song that you’re very excited about and it doesn’t connect with the congregation. Here are a few tips to give your next new song a leg up.
The average church in North America has roughly 72 members, only a handful of which play an instrument or are comfortable singing on a mic. If you lead a team where this is true, it can be challenging to navigate Sundays where you or your team cannot lead. Here are a few ideas on how to navigate those times and have peace of mind while out.
When Holy Spirit is involved in the planning, neither planned nor spontaneous need rationed. When we allocate Holy Spirit to spontaneity, we hinder our understanding of God and how He can use us. But when we box God into what we have on the calendar, we limit the facets of God that He wants to reveal to us.