Does your church service feel stuck in a rut? Same old routine week after week? It’s time to shake things up and engage your congregation in fresh, innovative ways! Find 10 brilliant ideas to breathe new life into your worship experience. From mini-movies and powerful testimonies to themed worship media and student-led services, discover creative elements that will captivate your community and communicate the gospel with renewed relevance. Take your church’s creativity to the next level and make an unforgettable impact; start planning your most engaging services yet. Read the full article. The ..read more

Flubbed lyrics? Mic cuts out? Band falls apart? Every worship leader has been there – those cringe-worthy moments when things go horribly wrong in the middle of leading. Don’t let the next inevitable mishap throw you into a panic! You’ve gotta learn to gracefully navigate those worship snafus. Find vital tips like staying outwardly calm, making seamless verbal and musical cues to your team, and covering mistakes without stopping the flow. Plus, smart strategies for prepping backup plans, refocusing the congregation with humor when needed, and learning from failures. Whether you’re a seasoned p ..read more

Episode 13 of the Worship Workshop Podcast. “Today we dive into where modern worship comes from—and why it matters—with Dr. Lester Ruth. During the discussion, we also discuss the fourfold order of worship—the history of it and why it’s still critical for today.” Listen to the podcast. The post [PODCAST] Where Modern Worship Comes From (And Why It Matters) first appeared on WorshipIdeas.com ..read more

Does technology in your worship services actually clarify the gospel or muddy the waters? Take a deep dive into how the tools we embrace in church – from lighting rigs to livestreams – inevitably shape our habits and mindsets as disciples, often in subtle ways we don’t realize. As worship leaders, we can’t afford to be oblivious to technology’s profound influence. You’ll wrestle with tough questions like: Are livestreams truly connecting your community or inadvertently fragmenting it? Are mic setups and screen graphics enhancing or distracting from authentic communion? Rethink assumptions and ..read more

Is your church staff stuck in their ways, rejecting social media and digital outreach as a “waste of time”? Tired of hearing the same lame excuses for avoiding platforms that could revitalize your community? This brutally honest article takes a sledgehammer to the 3 biggest limiting beliefs crippling churches from digital success. First up, the notion that “social media doesn’t work” for ministry. Yeah, right! You’ll discover how this defeatist attitude ignores overwhelming evidence of churches thriving and growing online. From boosting visibility and engagement to reaching untapped younger au ..read more

Brentwood, TN – Hundreds gathered at Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee on Saturday to celebrate the life of beloved Christian singer Mandisa, who passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47. The service, which was also live-streamed to over 11,500 people online, featured heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and colleagues. During the emotional service, Mandisa’s father, John Hundley, briefly addressed questions surrounding his daughter’s cause of death. “I’m not a detective, but I’ve spoken to the detectives,” Hundley said. “I’ve been in Mandisa’s home since last Satu ..read more

For worship leaders lamenting the short time allotted for worship, here’s some encouragement: Even if you only have 2 minutes for a chorus, 5 minutes for a hymn, or 20 minutes for a full set, it can be enough. Author Dan Wilt has led 3-hour extended worship times, which are beautiful for allowing hearts to become tender and open to the Holy Spirit’s work. However, the heart and passion you bring can shine through in any timeframe. Wilt recalls a worship leader who powerfully engaged the room with just one familiar chorus because of her passionate, worshipful heart. The key is making the most o ..read more

By Don Chapman As I’ve said before, it seems everyone and their brother is starting a contemporary worship service. Unfortunately, I’ve heard that many of these new services are failing. Often the reason is poor planning and execution. Here are two key points to consider if you’re involved with praise and worship: 1. Plan ahead. I can’t believe it when I hear of churches that meet thirty minutes before the service and throw together a song set. A well known worship leader states that he never plans his worship song set. Rather, he has a list of all the songs his congregation knows, and he keep ..read more

Does your worship leader consistently drop the ball on administrative tasks? Struggle with being on time for meetings and appointments? Get lost for hours obsessing over minute creative details? If you’re constantly battling the brilliant-but-scattered tendencies of your artistically-gifted worship pastor, you need to read this insightful guide. It dives deep into proven strategies for effectively leading these brilliant-yet-disorganized creatives. You’ll learn how to: • Fight the right battles and identify keystones habits for change • Give clear, direct feedback without crushing their artist ..read more

Are you tired of showing up to rehearsals with your worship team all on a different page? Some members are still learning the song, others have it memorized, and it’s a struggle to get everyone aligned. A simple system can fix that – the “Practice By Numbers” approach. This guide lays out clear preparation standards so your whole team knows exactly how ready they need to be each week. No more ambiguity! Learn the different levels of song mastery, from just beginning to learn it to having it down cold. And you’ll get tips on setting consistent expectations for your team based on these levels. T ..read more