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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.

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

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

There’s no question that the role of the worship leader has been exaggerated in recent decades, as well as it's title. Most people identify a role or position by its name; the term worship leader, seems to be the buzz word around most local churches. One comment suggests: “For many young people choosing a church, worship leaders have become a more important factor than preachers." In the Church, what are the serious concerns and differences that we as worship leaders need to understand in our actual title and role?

Why Does God Want Us To Sing?

no@spam.com (Bob Kauflin) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT

Why is it important that we sing to God? Bob grapples with this question and more in this interview to help us better identify the importance and meaning of singing during worship. Be stirred, be moved as God leads you in this video to give Him glory through song.

Worship Experiences and the Presence of God

no@spam.com (Bob Kauflin) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT

Bob Kauflin answers questions from Mars Hill's Tim Smith, on the relationship between worship as an event and a way of life.

Encouraging Expressiveness in Worship

no@spam.com (Bob Kauflin) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:30:00 CDT

How do you motivate people to physically express affection for God when they’re singing his praise, when their default attitude on hearing music is passivity and reservation? How do you keep from manipulating or commanding certain responses that are appropriate to biblical corporate worship?

Effective Leading by A Worshiper

no@spam.com (John Telman) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:30:00 CDT

A performer cannot lead others in worship. Only a worshiper can!

Uniformity in Worship

no@spam.com (Tom Kraeuter) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:30:00 CDT

Does everyone in a corporate worship service need to do everything exactly the same? If not, how much diversity is acceptable?