Everyone in ministry faces times of trouble – their own “Dark Night of the Soul”. How do we continue to serve when walking through the valley of the shadow of death? Much like Jonathan Edwards, I have made a list of resolutions to strengthen my walk during the hard times: ▪ I resolve to build my [...] Related posts: WANDERING HEART: Worship in the Valley Worship Pastors pastor Worshipers He was Father First ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Fred McKinnon Releases “Silent Night – Christmas Piano Instrumental” “Silent Night – Christmas Piano Instrumental” is a brand new instrumental album that was released this month by Fred McKinnon, Pianist & Composer.   Fred was the original founder of TheWorshipCommunity.Com and has been involved in music ministry, worship leading, and arranging, composing, and producing music [...] Related posts: INTERVIEW with TWC Founder, Fred McKinnon Merry Christmas From The Worship Community ANNOUNCING: Fred McKinnon – Worship Interludes Vol. 1 ..read more

Imagine this scene. It’s Sunday morning. You’re somewhere in the congregation, maybe 4 or 5 rows back. You’re singing to the Lord along with your church family. Their voices co-mingle with yours. This rare moment yields a refreshing wave in your soul. You look up to see the worship leader. No, it’s not a guest [...] Related posts: Are You A DJ Or A Worship Leader? Leading Worship With Multiple “Leaders” What You Should Look For In A Worship Leader ..read more

So I’m up at this cabin in the woods, doing some songwriting & ministry dream-scaping & as I’m going through my creative & brainstorming processes I was reminded of a conversation I recently had about what it is we do . . . really. “Worship leaders lead worship” you say. Sure, that makes sense to [...] Related posts: REVIEW: MORE THAN A WORSHIP LEADER – Gary Durbin What every Worship Leader wants to say to their Senior Pastor More Than Just A Worship Leader ..read more

Pat Barrett’s self-titled solo worship debut overflows with memorable, easily reproducible corporate anthems for the church. It’s everything a follower of his previous releases (with Housefires, Grace Midtown, & Unhindered) & fans of Chris Tomlin could hope for, & more. Featuring both a number of the ‘greatest hits’ from his previous Housefire projects, & at [...] Related posts: REVIEW: Grace Rising – self-titled REVIEW: Steven Curtis Chapman – WORSHIP & BELIEVE CD Review: Vertical Window – DECLARATION ..read more

Everyone in ministry faces times of trouble – their own “Dark Night of the Soul”. How do we continue to serve when walking through the valley of the shadow of death? Much like Jonathan Edwards, I have made a list of resolutions to strengthen my walk during the hard times: ▪ I resolve to build my [...] Related posts: WANDERING HEART: Worship in the Valley Worship Pastors pastor Worshipers He was Father First ..read more

“It’s the dark night of the soul / Never slept in a bed so cold / Can you hear me crying out / I’m aching and so alone” The opening lines of Every Seed Must Die are oceans away from what one might expect on a Christian album. The way it is sung is even further away: [...] Related posts: The Joint on TWC: Hillsong Faith+Hope+Love CD Review Review: Hope’s Anthem by William Matthews Review: Songs From The Hope Farm by Saint Lewis ..read more