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Should I Let Them Go?

no@spam.com (Kevin Pledger) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:30:00 CDT

We all face it as leaders in churches. If you haven't, you will. A member of your worship team reveals a hidden side to their life. A side that involves a relationship outside of marriage, an unmerited living arrangement, or other unexpected life consequences. What do you do in these situations? How do you handle them when you feel unworthy every time you step onto the stage yourself? It's not easy. Ministry never is.

For Pete's Sake

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:00 CDT

The practice was over. His team stood around describing how much they’ve enjoyed and what they have learned from Wednesday night. So why this excitement after an ordinary rehearsal? How did they become so amped-up, that they couldn’t wait for the next Sunday service to arrive? Does this ever happen on a normal basis?

Training Up Other Worship Leaders

no@spam.com (Kevin Pledger) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:30:00 CDT

Have you ever wanted to take a vacation and not worry about whether your ministry would fall apart before you got home? Having other capable leaders in place is the answer to having less stress, longevity in ministry, and leaving a legacy that honors your Heavenly Father. Here's how to train up such leaders.

Choosing Team Members

no@spam.com (Heath Jarvis) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Choosing people to minister in music is one of the most controversial of issues in music ministry. There are those that believe that anyone who expresses a desire to minister should be granted that privilege. Others contend that people need to prove themselves worthy of the position they are in. It is an age-old discussion that quite often leads to hurt feelings, bruised egos, and even strife, disunity, and church-splits!

How Instruments Work Together

no@spam.com (John Telman) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:30:00 CDT

Without each instrument, there would be holes that can weaken the strength of the worship team.

Worship Service Etiquette

no@spam.com (Steve Pruitt) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:00 CDT

There are other things that we should take into consideration while planning for corporate worship, such as; making sure that the words to the songs are easily accessible, adjusting the music to a favorable volume, and determining how the members of the worship team should be dressed.

To Practice or Not to Practice

no@spam.com (Steve Pruitt) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:00 CDT

God is always the one to determine when he will receive our offering. However, no amount of practice or rehearsing can move the heart of God to inhabit our praise. Does that mean that practice and rehearsal times are not important? Not at all. I believe God takes delight in a sacrifice that costs us something. And practice costs us something. It costs time, energy and money.

Spiritual Essentials of Serving

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 CDT

Got Skeels? Skills: not to be confused with "nunchuk skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills..." I’m talking about skills, ability and knowledge to use in ministry. No matter our task, we each have a set of essentials that guide our process. What about our responsibility to our tools and devices that enable us to serve in worship ministry? More importantly, what is our responsibility to God in how we serve: our purpose, intension and fruit?

Perfecting Your Practice

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:00:00 CDT

Does Practice Make Perfect? Well not exactly…but you do become more familiar and proficient in your skill-set. Because time is the most valuable commodity, we desire to make the most of it. How about perfecting your practice time?

Keys to Developing a Great Rhythm Section

no@spam.com (Mark Cole) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:30:00 CDT

Getting a great rhythm sound from part-time musicians can be challenging. Here are a number of areas to work on.