PraiseCharts Live - Articles - Leading The Congregation

Reverence VS. Relevance

no@spam.com (PraiseCharts Live Editorial Team) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT

Yesterday, Lifeway Worship webcast a great streaming video topic: Reverence VS. Relevance conducted by Mike Harland and Ed Stetzer. We're holding a discussion on this subject and would like your response. We believe this will be useful for worship leaders, artists and ministries as you deal with the same issues.

The Power Of Three

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST

Who said that you can't get enough out of a band - trio? There is an untapped power that lied in the bass, drums and guitar (piano) than what you realize. Take a look at this article as I recap a recent worship band experience. There is great power in your singers and band, according to how they are placed.

Microphone Check 1 - 2

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:00:00 CST

Has it ever happened to you? The stage and sound is set, the music is just right. You begin to sing - and - bam! Your mic goes out or the system goes down. How do you determine your next step in continuing the flow of worship?

Giving Thanks

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:30:00 CST

Thanksgiving is a time when we celebrate the bounty of blessings over the years and years to come. We look forward every year to family gatherings in this wonderful time. It’s also a labor of love in its preparation and delivery. Yet, is this the only time to express our thanks?

Suggested Song List for Easy Song Transitions

no@spam.com (Branon Dempsey) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 06:30:00 CDT

Ever got stuck in the in-betweens of songs? Transitions by key, tempo or element can sometimes catch us all off guard. Finding the right path to bridge one song to the next can either maintain the flow of worship or break it.

Hymns vs. Praise Choruses

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:30:00 CDT

A humorous look at the difference between traditional hymns and contemporary choruses. Tom Kraeuter.

Being Still Amidst It All

no@spam.com (David Brown) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:30:00 CDT

We are a busy people bombarded by church models. When was the last time you stopped and were still with the intention to enjoy the presence of God? Does your church ever take time to be still and acknowledge the presence of God's Spirit in the assembly?

The Joy of Worship – Together

no@spam.com (Steven Fry) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CDT

There is a gift of worship we give to God when we come together that surpasses that which we give to Him on our own. There are blessings and benefits of worshiping together that we simply cannot experience when we worship by ourselves. We are called to be a community in symphony.

Congregational Worship and Singing

no@spam.com (Bob Kauflin) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:00:00 CDT

How do we support the beauty of congregational worship? Do our technical tools sometimes get in the way of what God is truly after in His services of praise? Do we as a congregation truly sing in truth when guided in a worship service? In this double-shot video, Bob Kauflin shares a word with us to sharpen our ways of discernment and implementing when it comes to the approach of effective congregational worship.

What's In A Name? (Pt.II)

no@spam.com (Bob Kauflin) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:30:00 CDT

Part II: In the discussion of "What's In A Name," Bob takes us further down-stream to analyze what it means to be a worship leader, by its title and representation. Anyone who seeks to encourage others to give praise and honor to God can be referred to broadly as a “worship leader.” While in Scripture praising God often involves music, it can happen without it as well.