A monthly podcast for Worship Leaders and worship teams. Practical training to help you and your teams excel musically, theologically and pastorally. For more content for worship leaders, worship pastors, music directors and worship team members visit www.worshipministrytraining.com
Uniting Tech and Worship Teams to Work Better Together w/ Todd Elliott (FILO)
How Do I Increase Engagement in Old Traditional Church?
If you're struggling with engagement from your people during worship, this little episode should help! In this bonus episode, we answer an academy member question: "How do I increase participation in my old, traditional, country church?" If you'd like to join the academy to get support, coaching, guidance, and training, check out our $1 trial! Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/20/2023 ā¢ 5 minutes, 5 seconds
How to Speak and Lead Better from the Stage as a Worship Leader
Worship leaders often struggle with what to say and pray from the platform. In fact, "confident stage leadership" is one of the biggest challenges we hear from worship leaders all over the globe, regardless of their experience level. If you want to learn how to be a clearer, more confident, and intentional leader when on stage, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jason Squires interviews me about what we should say, when we should speak, and how to lead with pastoral confidence and clarity while standing on the platform. If you want more help in this area, check out our "Increasing Congregational Engagement and Participation" course inside the WMT Academy. Get 15 days ofĀ Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED:Ā š Free E-Book - Crafting Engaging Worship Sets š Free Resources - Related Keys Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/13/2023 ā¢ 26 minutes, 52 seconds
The Importance and Power of Clear, Biblical Lyrics w/ Journey Worship Co
So much of worship music today has focused on creativity over clarity and catchiness over truthfulness. The problem with that is that Biblical worship is always revelation, then response. When Christ is clearly revealed in our songs, people will passionately respond in praise. Brett and the team at Journey Co Worship have decided to emphasize clarity over creativity as they write songs for their church. In this conversation, we'll be discussing how we can do the same and consider other important factors while selecting songs for our church's worship vocabulary. If you were helped by this, share it with a friend! https://journeyworshipco.com/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/6/2023 ā¢ 46 minutes, 26 seconds
The Invisible Worship Leader w/ Travis Doucette
As worship leaders we are at our best when we are invisible. Transparency is the goal. When people see through us and see Jesus instead, we are successful. But that can be hard to accomplish both on a practical level and a spiritual level. When we stand on stage with bright lights shining on us, how can we lead in a way thatās invisible? And when weāre off stage, how can we fight our pride and ego to live a quiet life of anonymity when social media rewards us for showing up and showing off? Weāre going to attempt to tackle all of these questions in this thought provoking conversation with Travis Doucette.Ā The Invisible Worship Leader Article ā https://travisdoucette.wordpress.com/2022/03/14/the-invisible-worship-leader/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/1/2023 ā¢ 40 minutes, 57 seconds
How To Help A Background Vocalist Become a Lead Vocalist
Do you have background vocalists that would like to start leading songs? What if they aren't quite good enough to sing lead? How can you help them "get there"? What if they are putting pressure on you? How do you handle that as a worship leader? These are all of the questions I cover in today's bonus episode about worship background vocalists wanting to sing lead.Ā And if you want to ask your own specific coaching questions, join the Worship Ministry Training Academy for just $1 š Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
5 Rules of Worship Songwriting with Stephen Duncan
Many worship leaders want to become worship songwriters. This is a great desire. In fact, we SHOULD be writing songs for our own local churches. Who else knows our congregation's needs better than us? Stephen Duncan of the Worship Coalition teaches us how to write pastoral worship songs for our churches. Stephen is an award-winning song publisher and was instrumental in launching Lauren Daigle's career, so he knows a thing or two about great songs! If you desire to write deep, rich, pastoral songs for your church, enjoy these 5 rules of worship songwriting!Ā Know someone who needs to hear this? Be a friend and pass it on!Ā āØ Worship Coalition: Ā https://theworshipcoalition.org āØ Songwriting Devotional: http://bit.ly/inhalebookĀ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/1/2023 ā¢ 42 minutes, 7 seconds
Help! A worship team member cheated on the Pastor's sister! - How to deal with sin in your worship team
We all deal with sin on our lives. But how do we as worship leaders deal with sin on our worship team? In this episode, I give real life counsel to an Academy member who's electric guitar player cheated on the pastor's sister with someone else in the church and got them pregnant! Yikes! How do we handle this mess? I hope my counsel to our Academy member, helps you know how you should process these types of situations. If you'd like this kind of personalized support and guidance, sign up for the Academy today: www.worshipministrytraining.com/ Only $1 to try for 15 days!
9/25/2023 ā¢ 13 minutes, 11 seconds
The Importance of Humility in Worship Leading with Hanz Ives Greg Laurie's Worship Leader
Pride. It's something many worship leaders and musicians struggle with. Yet, as Christians, we follow the most humble human who ever lived: Jesus. Though Jesus was God, He laid down His rights (and His life) for the good of others. How can we become more humble as worship leaders? And why is it important? How do we handle team members who are exhibiting pride? These are some of the questions I ask Hanz Ives, who has been Greg Laurie's worship leader for over 26 years. He has stood on the stage in front of tens-of-thousands at the Harvest Crucades...and yet he says the most impressive thing he's ever seen are humble and others-oriented people. Let this episode encourage you to grow in your humility. If you enjoy it, please send it to others. https://www.hanzives.com/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
How to get out of a rut spiritually when leading worship every week
Do you feel like you're in a rut spiritually? Do you ever get on stage and lead worship and not even feel God's presence? Are you going through the motions and missing communing with Him? Have things become a routine? The truth is, this happens to most worship leaders at some point in their journey. Standing on stage week after week, we can get into the "mechanics" of the position. Pretty soon we're just executing the plan from muscle memory, and we aren't even personally worshipping God anymore. This was a problem one of our academy members brought forth in our weekly Q&A session, and this was my response. If it helps you, please forward it on to a friend who needs to hear it! Want to submit your own questions? š Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
8/22/2023 ā¢ 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Let's meet in person!
Dear podcast friend... Let's hang out! Join me in Chicago at the Worship Innovators Conference (Oct 2-3, 2023). I'd genuinely love to meet you! More details, or sign up HERE: www.worshipinnovators.com love, alex
8/16/2023 ā¢ 3 minutes, 5 seconds
The Megachurch Music Monopoly: How a handful of churches are shaping how we worship
How can we show appreciation to our faithful worship volunteers? Should we buy them gifts? Do something special? How can we make them feel loved, encouraged, and cared for...especially those who have been serving on the team for a very long time? This was a question one of our academy members asked in our weekly Q&A session, and this was our response. If it helps you, please forward it on to a friend who needs to hear it! Want to submit your own questions? š Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
7/17/2023 ā¢ 4 minutes, 59 seconds
How to Get Hired as a Full-Time Worship Leader - EXPERT ADVICE
The path to becoming a full-time worship leader can seem confusing and unclear. How do you get hired for a full-time ministry job? What do you need to do to prepare yourself? What makes for a compelling resume and sample video? How do you know if a hiring church is compatible with your personality, theology, and skill-set? I ask all these questions (and way more) to Alex Purtell from Froot Group. Froot Group helps job-seeking worship leaders find compatible hiring churches. Alex knows a thing or two about what makes a worship leader a "top-candidate" in churches eyes. If you're looking for a job change (or a first time job), check out this insightful interview with Alex Purtell. Know someone who needs to hear this? Forward it to them. www.frootgroup.com If you recently got hired, check out THIS EPISODE here: https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/13-ways-to-win-when-starting-at-a-new-church/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
7/1/2023 ā¢ 42 minutes, 56 seconds
How to "Offboard" A Worship Team Member Who's Leaving
We've all heard about "onboarding" new team members, but how should we "offboard" a team member who is leaving to another church? Is there anything we should do to make it special? Should we conduct an exit interview? How can we make the transition helpful and encouraging for both them AND ourselves (as their leaders). This was a question one of our academy members asked in our weekly Q&A session, and this was our response. If it helps you, please forward it on to a friend who needs to hear it! Want to submit your own questions? š Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
6/19/2023 ā¢ 7 minutes, 4 seconds
How to Improve Your Church's Livestream Mix and Audio Quality
Does your church's livestream mix sound bad? You're not alone. Most church's don't have professional audio engineers on staff. It's usually a volunteer who's managing the "front of house" mix and the livestream mix at the same time (and usually with cheap or antiquated sound gear). It's no wonder churches struggle to make their livestream mixes sound great. John Dirks (from The Livestream Mix Co) is here to solve that. In this episode, John will teach you the secrets of a great livestream mix, how to get a good mix no matter what kind of gear you're using, and many tips, tricks, and hacks you can use to improve the sound quality of your livestream mixes. If you enjoy this episode, please send it on to your church's sound tech with a note of thanks and encouragement. www.thelivestreammixco.com
6/1/2023 ā¢ 45 minutes, 34 seconds
Common Traits of the World's Best Worship Leaders w/ Shalon Palmer (Worship Online)
Battling Insecurity While Stepping Into Your Calling w/ Patrick Mayberry
Worship leaders, artists (and really most humans) can be quite insecure. Any time we are stepping into new territory we can feel unsure of ourselves and our abilities. How can we battle insecurity and become all that God is calling us to be? Patrick Mayberry says through having the right identity. More than what we do, or what we accomplish, or how well we 'perform', we are God's beloved children. What an incredible truth! If you feel God is calling you to more, but you are feeling insecure or unsure if you're capable...this episode is for you! Let this interview breathe life and courage into your bones, so you can step into ALL that God has called you to be. Know someone who needs to hear these truths? Send this episode to them!Ā www.patrickmayberrymusic.comĀ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
5/1/2023 ā¢ 42 minutes, 25 seconds
Q&A - How do you unify your tech team and worship team?
In this bonus episode I answer a lot of practical questions that apply to both worship leaders AND worship team members. A list of the questions tackled is below. If you'd like access to coaching calls check out https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ ---- - What do you wish you knew about worship leading when first starting? - How do you deepen your anointing as a worship leader? - Besides Jesus, what should teams be focusing on the most? - What is a role that took you out of your comfort zone? What tips would you have for someone in that position? - How do you unify the tech and worship team?
4/17/2023 ā¢ 15 minutes, 53 seconds
Q&A - How do I help my musicians play more cohesively together?
In this bonus episode I answer a lot of practical questions that apply to both worship leaders AND worship team members. A list of the questions tackled is below. If you'd like access to coaching calls check out https://www.worshipministrytraining.com/ ---- - How do you communicate vocal parts to your singers? - How do you balance flowing in the spirit vs planning? - How do you play more cohesively with other musicians? - How do you improve your camera shots on a limited budget? - How do you lead your team when you're actively leading worship or directing video? - How do you ACTUALLY recruit new people? - What do you look for in a potential worship member or leader? - How do you help someone become a lead singer?
4/10/2023 ā¢ 34 minutes, 10 seconds
Keys to Building A Healthy Worship Team
What are the key factors that make up a healthy worship team? In this podcast episode, I talk with Jimmy Cooper from Hey Worship Leader about how to develop your core values, how to communicate them, how to exemplify them, and how to lovingly correct team members who are not living up to the agreed upon standards. Plus much more around the topics of team building and team culture. Enjoy and if you were helped, please pass this on to one person who needs to hear it! https://www.heyworshipleader.com/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
4/1/2023 ā¢ 35 minutes, 56 seconds
How to Teach Your Musicians the Nashville Number System
What is the Nashville Numbers System and how do we use it in worship? More importantly, how can we teach our musicians to understand and use the Nashville Numbers System? In this special bonus episode, I'm answering an Academy member's question on how he can practically teach his team the NNS (Nashville Number System) at his church.Ā Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
3/21/2023 ā¢ 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Improving Sound Quality in Small to Mid Sized Churches w/ Attaway Audio
Most churches donāt have money to hire professional sound techs. Usually, worship leaders get stuck being both worship pastor AND audio director. The problem is, most of us werenāt trained in audio. To make matters worse, our churches usually arenāt equipped with the latest and greatest sound gear. So how do we, as untrained audio engineers working with less-than-adequate gear, make our churches sound great? Thatās exactly what weāre talking to James Attaway about in this very practical episode! Itās all about audio! Namely, how to improve sound in small or mid-sized churches. Honestly, no matter what your church size, you'll get a TON out of this great interview! Enjoy and share it with people who need to hear it! www.attawayaudio.com/livemixingfieldguideĀ www.youtube.com/attawayaudioĀ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get organized and equipped with our 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly Q&A sessions, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
Moving Past Cookie-Cutter Worship w/ Aaron Niequist
What if the modern worship experience is incomplete? What if how we lead worship and what we include in our services is leaving our church malnourished? What if we aren't giving them the Biblical language and experiences they need to successfully navigate life as a believer? Can we do better? If so, what should our worship services look like? What elements should they include? These are all the questions I explore with Aaron Niequist, author of The Eternal Current and facilitator of the Pastors, Priests, and Guides retreats. I hope this conversation gets you thinking. Please share with your pastor and any worship leaders you think need to hear it. The Eternal Current Book - https://amzn.to/3u2tIci Retreats - https://pastorspriestsandguides.com/ Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
3/1/2023 ā¢ 44 minutes, 53 seconds
IMPORTANT Announcement (Listen before Feb 28th, 2023)
Academy is growing up: worshipministrytraining.com/landing
How to Approach Keys and Piano for Modern Worship w/ David from Sunday Sounds
A huge part of the modern worship sound is amazing sounding keyboards and synthesizers. But it's not just the sounds of the keys that matter. It's also how our keyboardists approach what they're playing. In this podcast episode, I talk with David Pfaltzgraff of Sunday Sounds about how our keyboardists should approach their playing in a modern worship, live band context. We discuss mindset, hand placement, general technique, frequency awareness, active listening, helping classically trained pianists adapt, and more. After you listen to this, DEFINITELY send it on to the keyboard players of your team. We made it especially for them.... and for you too. :) Get Sunday Keys Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
2/13/2023 ā¢ 49 minutes, 42 seconds
Setting Expectations for Your Worship Team
We can't expect anything from our worship team volunteers if we haven't clearly communicated what we want from them! The job of a leader is to provide clarity. Clarity around what we want our volunteers to do, why it matters, and how to do it successfully. In this episode, Jason Squires and I talk all about setting volunteer expectations for worship team members. If you were helped by this content, forward it on to a friend.Ā The Table Podcast Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
2/1/2023 ā¢ 32 minutes, 54 seconds
How do I get my team to respond to communication?
It seems that since Covid, people's attention spans and commitment levels have plummeted to near zero. This is a problem when we're trying to lead a team! How do we get our scattered teams re-engaged, especially when it comes to responding to our digital communication (emails, texts, group chats, etc)? Should we expect responses in a timely manner? How can we train them to be more responsive? This is the topic we tackle in this short clip from one of our weekly live coaching calls. Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
1/23/2023 ā¢ 11 minutes, 47 seconds
3 Hard Truths About Team Building and Ministry
Everybody wants to build a thriving worship team. The truth is, building anything in life is HARD! This is especially true regarding team building. Healthy teams take work, sacrifice, time, and COST us. In this episode, Jenni McGrew and I discuss 3 hard (unpopular) truths about team building. Jenni has a lot of depth and wisdom, so you'll want to see what the Lord is trying to speak specifically to you. If you like this episode, forward it on to a friend. https://www.worshipleaderscollective.com/Ā https://hopecitychurch.ca/ Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
1/16/2023 ā¢ 35 minutes, 3 seconds
Excellence in Small Churches w/ Jason Houtsma
The average church in America is 80 people. And the vast majority of churches in the US are under 200 people. Small churches are not smallā¦they are actually NORMAL. Big churches are abnormal. So how can we stop comparing ourselves to big churches and try to be who God made us to be? How can we be excellent with what we have? Jason Houtsma from Worship Artistry joins me to discuss. We talk recruiting, training, arranging, and improving our sound. If you were helped by this episode, send it on to a friend! Thanks for being part of the WMT family! Try Worship Artistry Jason's last episode Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
1/1/2023 ā¢ 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Being Still in God's Presence in the Midst of Chaotic Schedules w/ Andrea Olson
We live in a noisy world. But God speaks to us in a "still small voice". It's easy to miss. As worship leaders, we need to make time and space to hear from the Lord. We can't give to others if we're not receiving ourselves. But how do we do that in a world full of distractions? That's what I talk about this month with Andrea Olson from Overflow Worship. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend.Ā Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā
12/1/2022 ā¢ 29 minutes, 58 seconds
How to Build Better Worship Sets - (Workshop)
Many worship leaders have never been taught the purpose of a worship set. Nor have they been taught HOW to build a set that flows musically and thematically toward a climactic destination of God's glory and grandeur. If that sounds complicated, don't worry. This episode is me teaching a group of worship leaders how to improve their worship sets by understanding a few simple frameworks. By the time you finish this episode, you'll know how to build better worship sets. And when you strengthen your sets, you'll strengthen your church's response in worship. If you enjoy this episode, send it on to a friend.Ā Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/22/2022 ā¢ 40 minutes, 25 seconds
Rebuilding Your Worship Team After Covid - (Panel Discussion)
Many of us lost team members after the pandemic. In fact, some of us feel like our teams were decimated. We don't have enough musicians, and the musicians we DO still have are stressed and less reliable. How do we go about rebuildingĀ healthyĀ worship teams after Covid? That's exactly what I discuss with Brian Wahl (Worship Tutorials), Jenni McGrew (Worship Leader's Collective), and Jason Squires (Creative Launch). Enjoy and be encouraged! Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/15/2022 ā¢ 26 minutes, 7 seconds
Music Is the Tool, Maturity is the Goal - (Conference Keynote)
What if we've been focusing on the wrong goals in our worship ministry? What if social media / YouTube has convinced us that success in worship ministry means musical excellence, fancy production, and killer songwriting? But what if that's not actually what Jesus is measuring? The truth is, worship ministry has never really been about music. Jesus didn't ask us to make music. He asked us to make disciples. In this keynote talk from the Loop Community conference, I try to bring us back to a Biblical understanding of our ministries. This is a super important episode, and I'd love it if you can forward it on to as many friends in worship ministry as possible. Thanks!Ā Ā Get 15 days of Worship Ministry Academy for $1: Get 10 in-depth courses, live monthly training, weekly coaching calls, pre-built ministry systems and team documents, team discipleship material, personalized help, and a supportive community!Ā Visit Worship Ministry Academy and start your $1 trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/1/2022 ā¢ 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Q&A: Should We Sing Songs TO God, or ABOUT God?
Should all of our worship songs be addressed TO God? Is it weird to sing about God when Heās right there in the room? When is a testimonial song appropriate in a worship set? Andi Rozier and I answer these questions for an Academy member in this episode. Be encouraged and forward this episode to a friend who you think would benefit! Ā Looking for great training? Try theĀ Worship Ministry Academy: Join me live as I interview our guests and submit your own questions. Plus get 10 in-depth courses, live training workshops, exclusive interviews, Q&A sessions, personalized help, pre-built resources for your team, and more! VisitĀ Worship Ministry AcademyĀ and start your trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/17/2022 ā¢ 14 minutes, 38 seconds
Q&A: How to Give Critical Feedback to a Worship Team Member
How do we give negative feedback to a faithful team member? If a volunteer team member is doing something that we (or the congregation) doesnāt like, are we allowed to tell them? If so, how should we go about it? Andi Rozier and I answer this question for one of our Academy members. We also discuss speaking between songs, since that is the primary issue in question. Enjoy this episode and pass it on to a friend who would be helped by it! Ā Looking for great training? Try theĀ Worship Ministry Academy: Join me live as I interview our guests and submit your own questions. Plus get 10 in-depth courses, live training workshops, exclusive interviews, Q&A sessions, personalized help, pre-built resources for your team, and more! VisitĀ Worship Ministry AcademyĀ and start your trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/10/2022 ā¢ 21 minutes, 9 seconds
Q&A: Balancing Spontaneity and Planning in Worship Services
Have we boxed the Holy Spirit in? If God wanted to move and change our service order, would we allow Him? How can we balance spontaneity and planning in our worship services? Thatās what Andi Rozier and I answer for one of our Academy members. ItĀ isĀ possible to be Spirit-led, well-planned, and still remain flexible to His in-the-moment promptings. Find out how in this episode. Ā Looking for great training? Try theĀ Worship Ministry Academy: Join me live as I interview our guests and submit your own questions. Plus get 10 in-depth courses, live training workshops, exclusive interviews, Q&A sessions, personalized help, pre-built resources for your team, and more! VisitĀ Worship Ministry AcademyĀ and start your trial today! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/1/2022 ā¢ 15 minutes, 17 seconds
Building Strong, Passionate Worship Cultures w/ Andi Rozier
How come some churches seem to have such passionate worship? Why do some congregations just engage more during the singing time? If you want to see greater participation from your congregation during worship, then this episode is for you! I have Andi Rozier back on the podcast (formerly of Vertical Worship), to help us learn how to build strong, passionate, worship cultures on our teams and in our churches. Lots of gold here, from one of the best! Forward this episode on to your senior pastor and other key leaders on your worship team. Ā Get 10 days free ofĀ Worship Ministry Academy: Join me live as I interview our guests and submit your own questions. Plus get 10 in-depth courses, live training workshops, exclusive interviews, Q&A sessions, personalized help, pre-built resources for your team, and more! VisitĀ Worship Ministry AcademyĀ and start your free trial today! Ā ALSO SEE:Increasing Congregational Engagement Starting a Songwriting Ministry w/ Andi Rozier Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Enjoy the podcast? Say thanks by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
9/1/2022 ā¢ 38 minutes, 6 seconds
Unleashing The Creative Arts In Your Church (Dancing, Acting, Photography, Videography)
What if your church had a graphic design team, a photography team, a film-making team, a dance team, and a theater team? Why couldn't you? Do you have people in your church who have those skill sets and passions? Why not let them use those creative gifts to build up and serve the church? Thatās exactly what Awaken Church has done! They have built creative teams of volunteers who are passionate about using the arts to portray the Gospel in beautiful and excellent ways. They seek to make art that rivals and even surpasses the art and creativity of the world! If youāre curious about how you can see more creativity at your church, let this episode inspire you! Ā Want to join me live as I interview our guests? Join theĀ Worship Ministry Academy and get 10 days of free access to in-depth courses, live training workshops, exclusive interviews, Q&A sessions, and personalized help!Ā Ā Awaken Music (Spotify) Awaken Music (iTunes) ALSO SEE:Ā Building and Leading Creative Teams Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
8/15/2022 ā¢ 37 minutes, 16 seconds
How To Run Effective Worship Rehearsals
This month Iām giving you another free lesson from my brand new Musical Excellence Course! This time weāre talking about running efficient and effective worship rehearsals! Did you know itās possible to get through a full 5-song worship set twice within one hour, with everyone feeling comfortable with their parts and excited about the upcoming service? Yep! Itās possible, and in this episode Iām going to show you how! After listening youāll know how to lead better worship rehearsals! This lesson is part of the Worship Ministry Training Academy. Inside the academy youāll get 138 more lessons just like this one, plus live monthly training, exclusive interviews, and personalized help to grow as a worship leader! Best news is, you can try it absolutely free for 10 days. Sign up HERE Ā Follow Us! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
8/1/2022 ā¢ 23 minutes, 23 seconds
14 Tips to Lead Your Worship Vocalists Better
This month Iām giving you a free lesson from my brand new Musical Excellence Course! Iāll be teaching you 14 ways to better lead the vocalists and background singers on your worship team. These are super practical tips, so get a pen, jot some down, and try them out next week in your worship ministry! Great worship ministries have great worship singers, and these tips will help you get there! Inside the brand newĀ Worship Ministry TrainingĀ platform, youāll get 138 more lessons just like this one! Best news is, you can try it absolutely free for 10 days.Ā Sign up HERE ALSO SEE:Ā Improving Your Vocals and Vocalists w/ Charmaine Brown Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
7/1/2022 ā¢ 24 minutes, 31 seconds
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6/14/2022 ā¢ 13 minutes, 18 seconds
Rhythms and Systems That Improve Your Worship Ministry
This month, I had the chance to be interviewed by Matt McCoy from Loop Community for their podcast! Matt and I talk about how to think of your ministry in terms of rhythms and systems. How can you do the right things, at the right times, in the right ways, to bring about the right results? You can design your ministry to get specific desired outcomes. Are you thinking strategically about what tasks you are repeatedly doing and optimizing them to bring health and stability to your ministry? Enjoy this monthās episode and think of one way you can apply these concepts to your ministry. BONUS #1:Ā Matt and I will be teaching together at the Worship Innovators ConferenceĀ on Oct 10th and 11th, 2022 in Chicago, IL. I have two free tickets to give away! To enter the giveaway: Sign up for my Mailing List Leave an Apple Podcasts review Email me me a screenshot of your review and the email address you signed up with (email: alex@worshipministrytraining.com) BONUS #2:Ā I have a HUGE announcement coming June 15th. Be on the lookout via email and podcast feed. Ā š ALSO SEE: 5 Administrative SystemsĀ To Bring Health To Your Ministry Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
6/1/2022 ā¢ 32 minutes, 21 seconds
How To Properly Use Tracks In Worship w/ Matt McCoy
Want to start using backing tracks in worship? Or maybe your church is already using tracks but you want to see if there's a better way. This episode is for you! This month I talk with Matt Mccoy from Loop Community about how to properly begin using tracks in worship. We cover... Which churches should be using tracks. How to get your band ready. Who should be in charge of running the software. What to do when things go wrong. How to overcome opposition. The future of technology in worship...(think metaverse and AI)! Loads more! This is a great conversation and you're sure to be helped and encouraged. Do us a favor and forward this episode on to a friend! Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Helpful Links: Loop Community Website ALSO SEE: The Pros and Cons of Backing Tracks in Worship Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā
5/1/2022 ā¢ 44 minutes, 52 seconds
Advice for Younger Worship Leaders w/ Tommy Walker
Tommy Walker has been faithfully leading worship at his church for the past 30 years! Talk about steadfastness! Tommy has a lot more ministry experience than most of us! So in this month's episode I ask Tommy to share wisdom and advice with us younger worship leaders. Whether youāre just getting started in ministry or youāre two decades in, there is so much wisdom and encouragement in this episode. Get ready to get amped and excited about pressing into your local fellowship! Ā Ā Tommy's New Album (Spotify) Tommy's New Album (Apple Music) Tommy's WebsiteĀ Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Ā Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
4/1/2022 ā¢ 37 minutes, 34 seconds
11 Tips for Improving Your Acoustic Worship Sets
Acoustic worship sets can actually be very powerful. You donāt need a big band or huge sound system to see your church respond in worship. Led well, acoustic worship sets with small, simple teams can lead to passionate praise and intimacy during coorperate worship. Whether youāre part of a church plant with a small team, or a large church with a huge team. Embrace small. Try these 11 tips next time you lead an acoustic worship set, and youāll be surprised how much your church responds, and how loud they will sing. Send this episode to anyone you know who leads acoustic worship often.Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Helpful Links: Relative Keys Cheat Sheet Acoustic Guitar Techniques Loop Community Backing Pads ALSO SEE: Leading with a Small Team Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
3/1/2022 ā¢ 51 minutes, 54 seconds
Music Directing Tips to Make Your Worship Band Sound Better w/ Tyler Wester
Having a great music director can really take your worship ministry to the next level when it comes to musical excellence. In this episode I talk with Tyler Wester from Highlands Worship about how to be a great music director, what key qualities are necessary, what to look for in potential trainees, and some pro-tips on how to make your worship team sound great musically! Whether you have a music director yet or not, this episode is a must-listen. And if you DO have a music director, then be sure to send this episode on to them!Ā Ā Tylerās Gear Setup (Video) Music Directing Example (Video) Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Ā Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Ā ALSO SEE: The Role of Music Director and Practical Tips to Succeed In It Musical Excellence Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
2/1/2022 ā¢ 39 minutes, 22 seconds
Investing In Your Worship Team Volunteers w/ Lee Baker (12 Stone Church)
Investing in your worship team volunteers is one of your most important tasks as a worship leader. You may not be able to pay your worship volunteers with money, but you can definitely show them you care in many other creative ways. This month I talk with Lee Baker from 12 Stone Church about how we can create "rhythms and layers" of volunteer care for our team members. There are a lot of really great ideas for ways you can show your volunteers how much you appreciate them! Take a few and apply them to your team this month! Ā EXAMPLES OF 12 STONEāS DOCUMENTS Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Ā Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Ā Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
1/1/2022 ā¢ 37 minutes, 52 seconds
Systems and Routines That Lead to Healthy Ministries w/ Highlands Worship
Systems, processes, routines, and schedules.Ā Most worship leaders run and cower in fear at the mere mention of such "structured" words. We are creatives. We like our lives to be free and flowing. But the truth is, you can't have a healthy ministry without solid and effective administrative systems and routines. The results you are currently getting in your ministry are directly correlated to actions you repeatedly take.Ā So what sort of actions do you need to start taking to get better results?Ā Thankfully, today I am talking to Chris and Tyler from Highlands Worship. Church of the Highlands is known as a "systems church", and through intentionally designed systems they've been able to grow to 60,000 people!Ā In this episode, I talk with Chris and Tyler about the systems they have in place to bring about health in their worship ministry.Ā Take a listen and be inspired! Highlands Worship Prayers to the King (Spotify) Songs to the King (Apple Music) Pray First App Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE: 5 Administrative Systems to Bring Health to Your Worship Ministry Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
11/1/2021 ā¢ 47 minutes, 34 seconds
Teaching Young People to Worship, Pray, and Serve w/ Circuit Riders
Many churches are lacking (and even losing) young people. But you donāt want that to be your churchās story. You are a leader who cares about reaching and engaging the next generation.Ā You desire to see young adults equipped to be passionate prayer warriors and worship leaders. But how do we reach, disciple, and equip young people to be hungry for God? The trick is, to engage them in the mission. Ā And this is exactly what theĀ Circuit RidersĀ movement is doing. The Circuit Riders are engaging tens of thousands of young adults in meaningful missionary-minded ministry. And you can have similar success at your church.Ā If you want to learn how to develop passionate, prayerful, servant-hearted young adults, check out this monthās episode. And definitely send it on to someone else you think needs to hear it! Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Helpful Links: Circuit Riders Music Circuit Riders Instagram ALSO SEE:Ā Developing Future Leaders w/ Passion Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/1/2021 ā¢ 47 minutes, 26 seconds
The Pros and Cons of Backing Tracks in Worship
Backing tracks have been a blessing to many worship ministries. But tracks can turn into a curse if we implement them without pastoral wisdom and thoughtfulness. What are some of the ways that backing tracks can inadvertently harm our worship ministries? What are some of the benefits tracks provide? How can we strike a healthy balance? This month Iāll tell you all the pros and cons of using backing tracks in worship and guide you regarding whether or not you should be using them at your church. Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! Ā Helpful Links:Ā MultiTracks Loop Community Set Building E-Book (and resources) Set Building Course ALSO SEE:Ā Playing In Parts FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
9/1/2021 ā¢ 22 minutes, 21 seconds
Deepening Your Relationship with God Through Daily Devotions w/ Craig Denison
Worship leaders are called to be worshippers first, leaders second. But sadly many of us have it backward. We perform the duty of being a worship leader, without learning to first be a worshipper.Ā Honestly, how is your personal devotional life with the Lord? How are your private times of worship? Do you have a hard time communing with God when itās just you and Him? Are you leading from empty? We need to cultivate rich, private devotional lives in order to thrive in our public calling. āApart from Jesus we can do nothing, but by abiding in Him we will bear much fruit.āĀ In this monthās episode, I talk with Craig Denison from First15 about how we can learn to have richer, more vibrant times of personal worship.Ā Enjoy, and share with someone who needs to hear this! First15 Website Abide Song Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Ā The Power and Importance of Personal Worship Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
8/1/2021 ā¢ 49 minutes, 56 seconds
How To Train and Develop New Worship Leaders w/ Andrew Wooddell
So many worship leaders are stuck leading worship every single Sunday. They have no one to back them up or fill in for them. This means they never get a break, which leads to exhaustion and burnout. Why do so many worship leaders have such a hard time raising up others to take our place? What should we be looking for in potential new leaders, and how do we help them grow to the level we need them to actually be capable of leading in our services?Ā Andrew Wooddell has been training young worship leaders for the last fourteen years and has a ton of wisdom for us on how we can find, develop, and deploy new worship leaders into our churches. Enjoy the episode!Ā Oceanās Edge University Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Multiply Your Ministry Effectiveness Developing Future Worship Leaders w/ Passion FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
7/1/2021 ā¢ 42 minutes, 13 seconds
How To Improve Your Vocals (and Vocalists) in Worship w/ Charmaine Brown
Singing is a huge part of what we do as worship leaders. Yet most of us never received any formal training on how to properly use our voice. This leads to a lack of range, power, control, and endurance; none of which are good when leading others in song!Ā Thankfully all of these problems can be corrected by some simple training.Ā Charmaine Brown fromĀ The Worship VocalistĀ joins us this month to share how we can strengthen and improve our own voices, and also lead our background singers to sing. better as well!Ā Definitely send this episode to all the singers on your team! Enjoy! The Worship Vocalist Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Ā How To Help Your Background Vocalists Sing Better FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
6/1/2021 ā¢ 56 minutes, 37 seconds
The Theology of Creativity and the Creative Process w/ Andrew Peterson
We were created to create! We reflect our Creatorās image and imagination by creating and being creative. God allows us to influence His story in the world through what we āoutputā via our creativity.Ā Art has an impact!Ā As musicians, singers, songwriters, set designers, and ācreativesā, itās vital that we have a Biblical understanding of art and its role within the world and the Church!Ā Andrew Peterson (one of the most creative people I have met) joins us to discuss creativity, and how we can be better creatives as we serve the Church and the World through God-honoring art!Ā BUY āAdorning the Darkā BUY āThe Wingfeather Sagaā š» Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Ā Leading Creative Teams Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
5/1/2021 ā¢ 1 hour, 1 minute, 50 seconds
Jeremy Riddle: Pursuing Godās Presence Vs. Performing Songs During Worship
Many of our worship sets have become so pre-planned that worship has become an act of simply executing the songs one after another.Ā How do we move deeper into worship and patiently pursue the Holy Spirit's leading during a set? How do we move past performance to actually pursuing God's presence?Ā And practically, how do we do that when we only have 20 minutes on a Sunday morning, and we're using backing tracks? Jeremy Riddle is back on the podcast to answer all of these questions and more! This is one of my favorite episodes! Check it out and be encouraged! Let's get back to the heart of worship! BUY THE RESET Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Ā Cultivating A Deeper Spirituality On Your Worship Team w/ Jeremy Riddle Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
4/1/2021 ā¢ 55 minutes, 54 seconds
What Is Corporate Worship w/ Matt Merker
Every week, worship leaders gather in a room filled with people to do something.Ā What is it?Ā Why do we gather?Ā What is corporate worship supposed to look like?Ā What is it supposed to accomplish?Ā Biblically speaking, what should we do while gathered? Which elements should we include in our services? In what order?Ā And what long term outcomes are we trying to accomplish through our times of corporate worship?Ā In this monthās episode, I talk with Matt MerkerĀ about his new book called āCorporate Worshipā.Ā Ā Enjoy and please share with a friend! Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE: Recovering the Lost Art of Congregational Singing w/ Keith Getty Using Our Worship Services to Shape Peopleās Souls w/ Zac Hicks Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
3/1/2021 ā¢ 39 minutes, 49 seconds
How To Be A Better Leader w/ Chris Vacher
Most of us were put in charge of our ministries because we were good at music. Now we have to figure out how to be leaders!Ā What is leadership at its essence? What does a good leader do? What are some common mistakes new leaders make? We talk about all of that and more in this monthās episode!Ā Enjoy! And remember, being a worship leader is more about leadership than musicianship! Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE: Executive / Organizational Leadership (Unreleased Episode)Forming and Leading Creative Teams That Produce w/ Chris Vacher chrisvacher.com Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
2/1/2021 ā¢ 43 minutes, 20 seconds
Time Management Tips for Busy Worship Leaders
You have big goals. You have big dreams. You want to accomplish a lot with your life. But youāre busy. Thereās not enough time to do all you want to do!Ā Or is there?Ā In this episode, I am going to share with you the things Iāve learned by managing an extremely busy schedule and a lot of responsibilities over the last three years.Ā Youāll learn how to view time, how to determine your desired destiny, how to design your days, and how to destroy your distractions.Ā Time management + task management. You might not have all the time youĀ want, but you can wisely utilize the time you have.Ā The more efficiently you use your time, the more you can do for the Lord.Ā May God give you the wisdom to accomplish all that He has called you to do!Ā Ā Check Out The Brand New Worship Leader Training Courses! Use Promo Code WMTpodcast for 25% off! ALSO SEE:Ā How To Be More Organized and Productive Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā EXAMPLE OF TIME BLOCKING Ā EXAMPLE OF ENERGY WINDOWS CALENDAR
1/7/2021 ā¢ 48 minutes, 39 seconds
How The Old Testament Informs New Testament Worship w/ Zach Neese
What do tabernacles, sacrifices, incense, and priests have to do with worship? Well, EVERYTHING! The worship practices of the Old Testament may seem like strange, confusing, and barbaric ways to worship, but when understood correctly we gain a deeper understanding of what God wants from us as worship leaders. Instead of looking to social media profiles, YouTube videos, and Mega-churches to learn what our ministries should look like,Ā Zach NeeseĀ (author and worship pastor) is calling us back to seek Godās vision for worship as found in the Scriptures (both in the Old and New Testament). This is a fascinating, insightful, and powerful conversation, so be ready to have your mind and heart expanded! Check out Zachās new course and his book (below), and also sign-up for theĀ Worship Leader MentorshipĀ before Dec 31st to get your early-bird discount. How To Worship A King (Course) How To Worship A King (Book) Zach Neese (Instagram) Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Enjoy the podcast? Say thanks by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
11/1/2020 ā¢ 36 minutes
Bonus: How To Help Your Background Vocalists Sing Better
Worship Leader Mentorship (APPLY TODAY) Many of us under-utilize our background vocalists. We fail to equip them for this vital role. What are some things we worship leaders can do to help our background singers thrive and succeed? What are the tools, tips, and resources we can give them to help them sing better? This question came from our Worship Leader Mentorship. Ā APPLY for our Feb 2021 Session Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
10/12/2020 ā¢ 6 minutes, 29 seconds
How We Should Think About Covid - (Online Ministry)
The Coronavirus has forced the Church into all sorts of innovative and advantageous positions. I believe we can actually take ground for the gospel and come out AHEAD during this time.Ā If we are good stewards with this opportunity, we will be poised to increase our influence and impact as we reach the world through innovative ONLINE ministry. In this episode, I share how churches should view the coronavirus crisis, how we can think with an opportunistic mindset about this season, and I give you a whole BUNCH of ideas for how your church can effectively do ONLINE ministry and reach new people with the good news of Jesus! Definitely send this episode to your Senior Pastor or any other staff who are involved with vision and strategy.Ā Let's do this!!!! WMT 10-WEEK MENTORSHIP (APPLY HERE) RESOURCES MENTIONED: Brady Shearer Carey Neiuwhof MailChimp Sendfox MailerLite Subsplash Textedly Tithely PushPay Church Online Platform "Know God" web page Google Ad Grants FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
10/1/2020 ā¢ 30 minutes, 7 seconds
Bonus: How To Help Your Sound Tech Improve Their Mixes
Worship Leader Mentorship (APPLY TODAY) Many churches have volunteer sound techs who havenāt received a lot of professional training. This leaves the audio quality of our church services sounding a bit less than desirable. What can we do as worship leaders to help train our sound techs, not just in the technical side of sound, but also in the artistic side of sound design?Ā This question came from our Worship Leader Mentorship. Ā APPLY for our Feb 2021 Session Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
9/14/2020 ā¢ 11 minutes, 22 seconds
Essential Habits Of A Healthy Worship Leader
Your personal health or unhealth will directly affect the health or unhealth of your ministry. Thatās why as leaders, it is critical that we strive to be holistically healthy. We should be taking care of ourselves physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally so that we can bring the best version of ourselves to those we are called to serve. If you are drained, empty, tired, or unhealthy, you will not be able to serve others effectively. In this episode, I will be giving you four practical ways to improve your overall health. Remember, you can't take care of others if you don't first take care of yourself.Ā Enjoy, and share with someone you think needs to hear this! WMT 10-WEEK MENTORSHIP (APPLY HERE) Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK
9/1/2020 ā¢ 44 minutes, 29 seconds
Hillsong Y&F: Creating A Thriving Youth Worship Ministry & The Future of Congregational Music
Youth Ministry can be a brutal place to be a worship leader. Kids stare, unengaged. No one sings along. The band is mediocre and the sound is bad. Help! WellĀ Hillsong Y&FĀ have definitely built quite the opposite experience at their church. In this episode we talk about how you can build a vibrant, thriving, worshipful community amongst the youth at your church. We also discuss the future of congregational music styles. Will everything become electronic dance-pop performed by computers? Find out in this episode! Best Friends ā Spotify Best Friends ā Apple Music Ā FOLLOW US! TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ so much more! Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planningcenter.com Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
8/1/2020 ā¢ 44 minutes, 22 seconds
Q&A: How Do You Change Your Team's Culture Without Losing People?
Worship Leader Mentorship (APPLY TODAY) When trying to change the culture of a worship team, how do we help our team members embrace the new values, without being impatient or leaving them in the dust? Change is hard and takes people a long time. How do we strike the balance of loving people well, while also pressing ahead to a preferred future?Ā This question came from our Worship Leader Mentorship.Ā APPLY for our Feb 2021 Session
7/20/2020 ā¢ 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Maintaining A Healthy Marriage In Ministry w/ Paul Baloche
Marriage is hard. Ministry is hard. Put the two together and things can get really tricky! But we all know that if we donāt have healthy marriages, our ministries will be negatively impacted. In fact, many worship leaders have forfeited their ministries because their marriages have failed. How can we balance serving the needs of our church AND the needs of our spouse? Well, thankfully Paul Baloche is here to help. Paul has successfully balanced a thriving worship ministry and happy, healthy marriage for over 33 years. Paul has some major insights for us! Even if youāre not yet married, listen to this episode, because one day youāll need the advice. Dig in and enjoy! Ā Behold Him (Album) ā Spotify Behold Him (Album) ā Apple Music ALSO SEE:Ā Longevity and Fruitfulness w/ Paul Baloche Wise Boundaries with the Opposite Sex w/ Dr. Zack Carter Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planningcenter.com
7/1/2020 ā¢ 54 minutes, 19 seconds
How to Make Your Livestream Video and Audio Look and Sound Great w/ Jake Gosselin
Now that most of our churches are streaming services online, itās time for us to figure out how to make them look and sound good! In this episode, I talk with Jake Gosselin fromĀ ChurchfrontĀ about how we can improve the quality of our audio and video for our churchās livestream. We will be covering the technical details, the gear you should buy, how much itāll cost, and pretty much everything else you need to know to get your livestream video and audio looking and sounding great! Get ready to take some notes, and be sure to pass this episode on to a ātechyā friend! Churchfront Livestream Tutorial (YouTube) Churchfront Livestream Course CCSB Livestream Example (no tracks, no vocal tuning, no drum replacement) ALSO SEE:Ā Church Online: Best Practices w/ Carl BarnhillĀ MENTORSHIP SIGN UP! Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Twelve:Thirty Media Twelve:Thirty Media is a one-stop shop for all your church's media needs. They can help with graphic design, videography, video-editing, motion graphics, hosted video-announcements, training, and more! VisitĀ twelvethirty.mediaĀ to get your project started today! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
6/22/2020 ā¢ 50 minutes, 47 seconds
Online Church: Best Practices w/ Carl Barnhill
When Coronavirus hit, just about every church in the world had to jump online with their services. For many worship leaders it was brand new territory, with lots of questions: How do we do online church well? How do we foster connection with our people and keep their attention? How do we make the services meaningful, engaging and impactful? Which livestream platforms are most reliable? What pitfalls should we avoid? What about online giving? All of these questions are answered in todayās episode with Carl Barnhill fromĀ Twelve-Thirty Media. Carl is a wealth of information and inspiration and you will definitely be helped by this episode, as you learn to navigate our new reality of doing church online. Know someone who would be helped by this episode? Send it to them! Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Twelve:Thirty Media Twelve:Thirty Media is a one-stop shop for all your church's media needs. They can help with graphic design, videography, video-editing, motion graphics, hosted video-announcements, training, and more! VisitĀ twelvethirty.mediaĀ to get your project started today!
6/1/2020 ā¢ 45 minutes, 27 seconds
When Should I Give Up On A Team Member?
We all have various difficulties with our team members? Should we ever give up on some of them? When do we draw the line? Alex answers a coaching call from a new worship leader facing a difficult situation. RESOURCES MENTIONED: WMT 10-Week Mentorship!!!! ----- 13 Ways To Win When Starting At A New Church (Podcast) How To Have Difficult Conversations with Team Members (Podcast) Getting Started At Your New Church (Unreleased Chapter) Creating A Culture of Growth and Development (Unreleased Chapter) Cultivating and Maintaining Healthy Culture (Unreleased Chapter) How To Have Difficult Conversations (Unreleased Chapter)
5/22/2020 ā¢ 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Behind The Scenes: Achieving Musical Excellence w/ Celebration Church
What are the steps a church needs to take to achieve musical excellence? I stumbled across Celebration Church online and was impressed with their musical excellence, their sincere and passionate worship, and their high production value. Everything flowed so seamlessly, and seemed genuine and natural. In my second āBehind The Scenesā episode, we do a deep dive into their systems, structure, culture, training, and habits, to see what helped them achieve musical excellence without losing the heart. Enjoy the episode and share it with a friend!Ā Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
5/1/2020 ā¢ 1 hour, 30 minutes, 8 seconds
FF - Use This Time Wisely (Quarantine Edition)
Video and Transcript: https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/use-this-time-wisely More worship training content here: www.worshipministrytraining.com
4/17/2020 ā¢ 3 minutes, 42 seconds
Using Your Worship Ministry To Disciple Your Team w/ Aaron Keyes
Ministry has never been about making music. Itās always been about making disciples. Namely, we make disciples THROUGH music (the songs shepherd our congregation), and through making music TOGETHER (doing life week to week with our team). Music is just the tool we use to make disciples. But practically how does this play out on our teams?Ā Ā Disciple making can feel like a daunting and mysterious process. Thankfully, on this monthās episode, I have discipleship expertĀ Aaron KeyesĀ to discuss how we can use our ministries to better disciple our worship team members. Aaron has been runningĀ 10,000 Fathers, a discipleship and training school for worship leaders (and now pastors) for the last decade. Heās got a ton of wisdom and advice to share. Be encouraged as you listen in! Ā Worship School 10,000 Fathers on Spotify Ā ALSO SEE:Ā Using Our Worship Services To Shape Peopleās Souls w/ Zac Hicks Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
4/1/2020 ā¢ 55 minutes, 37 seconds
How To Get Your BIG Dreams Off The Ground w/ Ryan Romeo (Outcry Tour)
Every worship leader has a dream of some kind. Your dream might be to release an album, write a book, launch a YouTube channel, or host a conference. Whatever it is, it takes hard work, planning, a lot of wisdom, and Godās favor to get your dream off the ground. Ryan Romeo is the master dreamer. At age 26, he had a dream to launch a national tour featuring the best and most well-known artists in the Christian Worship space. Three years later and he was hitting the road with Hillsong United, Lauren Daigle, Kari Job, and more on the first ever Outcry Tour. It was a big endeavor, to be certain! So how did Ryan get the dream out of his head and into reality (and how can you do the same for your dream)? Thatās exactly what we talk about on this monthās episode. Enjoy! Dream big!Ā Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED:Ā Outcry Tour Head In The Clouds, Feet On The Ground (Amazon) Ryan on Instagram Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check outĀ this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads forĀ FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
3/1/2020 ā¢ 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Burnout, Balance, Recovery and Rest w/ Carey Nieuwhof
As leaders in the church, the needs are endless and the stakes are eternal. This can lead many church leaders to throw themselves into their ministries at unhealthy and unsustainable paces. Many ministers burn out.Ā Carey NieuwhofĀ was one of those ministers. Ā As the founding and senior pastor of one of Canadaās largest and most influential churches, Carey burned out at age 42. Almost a decade later, Carey is not only recovered from his burnout, but is thriving in life and leadership. Carey is now an influential pastor, speaker, author, blogger, podcaster, and leadership consultant, all while maintaining a healthy pace of life.Ā In this episode I talk with Carey about what contributed to his burnout, the underlying heart issues that lead to overworking, signs and symptoms to watch out for, how he recovered from his burnout, and how he structures his life to accomplish more with less stress. Enjoy the episode, and please pass it on to anyone you feel might be running at an unhealthy pace.Ā Careyās New Book: āDidnāt See It ComingāThe Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastCareyās Instagram The High Impact Leader Course ALSO SEE:Ā Longevity and Fruitfulness In Ministry w/ Paul BalocheĀ Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
2/1/2020 ā¢ 44 minutes, 46 seconds
FF - Stewardship
Video and Transcript: https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/stewardship More worship training content here: www.worshipministrytraining.com
1/13/2020 ā¢ 5 minutes, 16 seconds
Tips & Techniques For Your Worship Bass Players - Tutorial
The bass guitar is such an incredibly important instrument in a worship band context. Bass carries all the energy, and when played properly can really help your church enter in and engage during musical worship. Yet many bass players take the wrong approach to their playing in a worship setting. Worship calls for a specific style of playing. In this episode I share four key concepts to keep in mind when playing bass in a worship band context, and then demonstrate a whole host of techniques that your bassists can begin applying this upcoming Sunday. Consider this a crash course tutorial for your worship bass players. Be sure to send this episode to them, or even better, send them the video version of the episode so they can watch me demonstrate the principles and techniques in action: Worship Bass Tutorial VideoĀ RESOURCES MENTIONED: Episode: Using Vocal Cues To Help Your Church Sing Episode: Utilizing Your Acoustic Guitar To ItāsĀ Full Potential Episode: Helping Your Band Beat Busyness and Embrace Musical Simplicity Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check out this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or at Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles at Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
1/1/2020 ā¢ 44 minutes, 20 seconds
Q and A Episode - 16 Questions
I get a lot of emails from worship leaders asking for advice and counsel, and I am always happy to help! Some churches require even more help than a simple email response, so I recently started offering coaching services for an affordable rate. If your church needs some guidance or coaching, feel free to email me atĀ alex@worshipministrytraining.comĀ and we can try to get something on the calendar. Here are 16 questions I answered recently while coaching a church, and decided to make available as a podcast episode. The questions are listed below, so feel free to jump to the ones that interest you. Resources mentioned are also listed as well. Ā QUESTIONS: How large is an ideal volunteer force (letās say a church of 1500 weekly) and what does the makeup look like? I.e. How many singers (of each type), band elements, and choir? Why donāt modern worship bands and singers use sheet music? It seems sheet music provides specific guidelines and clarity for what to play when, when to rest, what notes to sing, rhythms, cuttoffs, etc. Do you ever find sheet music useful at times? If so, when? How do you recommend on-boarding new members (vocal or band). Do you audition? Once someone is selected, is there a rehearsal process beyond a mid-week rehearsal before their first Sunday? How do you evaluate the sound while also participating in it? Traditionally a music director or choir director is listening to the sound so that they can critique and make changes. This is difficult to do while focusing also on your own sound, in ear mix, blend with other vocalists (to the extent there are any) etc. What are the tell tale signs of a thriving church music ministry? When you visit other churches, what are you looking for that will indicate a healthy program? What is your position on the music ministry raising up children/teens in music? Do you believe in a childrenās music program? Childrenās choir? If so, with what frequency do you incorporate them in the main auditorium service? Do you do anything like special music in your services? If so, how do you lead the congregation to know not to sing along, but to listen, enjoy, and connect to God silently? What is your ideal worship song selection template? We sometimes follow the upbeat > slow build > ballad > misc/hymn pattern. Would you recommend something different? If you donāt use sheet music, how do you instruct background vocal singers on what to sing and when to sing? Do you plan chords and teach parts to them at each rehearsal? Do you record preview tracks and put in planning center for them to listen to? How do you give specific direction and feedback with the intention of making the sound better, while still shepherding and loving the team well? When someone is failing (i.e. canāt perform up to standards musically) how do you address that if they really arenāt good enough to be on the team? What are the top 2-3 spiritual leadership practices you would recommend implementing in the worship ministry? What do you think is the biggest frustration for worship ministry volunteers? What drives away participation in the music ministry? Do you have any tips for how to transition between songs, especially of different styles like modern songs to traditional songs or the other way around? What are your favorite ways to train and equip vocalists? What does your worship ministry leadership structure look like? For instance, worship leaders, music/band director, service producer, etc. RESOURCES MENTIONED: FREE E-BOOK on Set Building Transitions ā Why They Matter and How To Master ThemĀ Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
12/1/2019 ā¢ 33 minutes, 58 seconds
5 Ways To Battle Discouragement In Ministry
Ministry can be a very discouraging vocation. The discouragement can be caused by a whole host of issues: criticism from church members, lack of participation in worship,Ā a church that seems stuck or dying, relational conflicts with key leaders, family problems, and even betrayal by ministry allies. So how do we press on in ministry when times get hard? How do we keep going when we feel like giving up? In this episode I give five things to do to battle discouragement in your life and ministry. Forward this episode to any friends who are having a hard time. Letās soldier on together! Ā Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED: Navigating Ministry Transitions w/ Mack Brock How To Leave Your Church Well True Worshippers Book (Amazon) Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
11/1/2019 ā¢ 16 minutes, 36 seconds
The Role of 'Music Director' + Practical Tips To Succeed In It
What is a music director in a worship band? What do they do? And how does it differ from the worship leader? Why should you consider creating a music director position? What type of person makes for a good music director? How do you pull it off from a technical standpoint? And what are some of the best practices and pitfalls to avoid in order to be successful at it? Those are the questions we will be addressing in this monthās episode. Hope you enjoy the episode and it helps strengthen your ministry! Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Ultimate Guide To In Ear Monitors (Episode) Whirlwind Mic Mute PT Pedal (Amazon) Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
10/1/2019 ā¢ 24 minutes, 10 seconds
FF - Do You Feel Unworthy To Serve?
Video and Transcript here:Ā http://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/do-you-feel-unworthy-to-serve More resources at: www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
9/16/2019 ā¢ 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Common Worship Problems In Small Churches and How To Overcome Them w/ Andrea Olson
Every church has its unique set of problems. But church size definitely plays a role in the types of problems you have (enough so that Dr. Tim Keller wrote a free book about it). Small churches face a unique set of challenges, such as limited personnel, limited talent, limited budget, and more. But how do you overcome these seemingly insurmountable obstacles to create a thriving and excellent ministry? Thankfully, itās not as complicated as you think. This month I talk to Andrea Olson from Overflow Worship, who regularly coaches small to midsize churches to help improve their worship teams. No matter your church size, thereās a ton of great wisdom in this episode!Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED: Overflow Worship ConferenceHolding High Standards In Small Churches (Episode) Coresound Pads (Use Promo Code WMTpodcast to save 20%) 5 Tips For Leading Worship With A Small Team (Article) Ā Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
9/1/2019 ā¢ 40 minutes, 50 seconds
FF - Prepare Before So You Can Worship During
Link to video and transcript: https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/prepare-beforeĀ More content at:Ā www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
8/19/2019 ā¢ 3 minutes, 34 seconds
Behind The Scenes: Crossroads Church (35,000 Attendance)
Ever wonder what worship ministries are like at other churches? In a new format of the podcast, Iām talking to churches that are doing things well to find out what goes on behind the scenes in their worship ministry. First up is Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Crossroads boasts over 35,000 people in attendance in their weekend services. Wow! Letās find out what their worship ministry looks like and how they train up enough musicians to fill all the needed roles. Enjoy the episode, and if youāre helped, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out "God Of The Breakthrough" (at the very end of the episode). Or onĀ SpotifyĀ orĀ Apple Music Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
8/1/2019 ā¢ 1 hour, 16 minutes, 26 seconds
FF - No Competition, Only Celebration
Link to video and transcript:Ā https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/lets-celebrate-not-competeĀ More content at:Ā www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
7/22/2019 ā¢ 5 minutes, 8 seconds
FF - Play Selflessly, Not Selfishly
Video and Transcript:Ā https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/play-selflessly-not-selfishly More resources at: www.worshipministrytraining.com
7/15/2019 ā¢ 2 minutes, 41 seconds
15 Tips To Improve Your Public Speaking On Stage
Speaking onstage can be a daunting task (in many polls itās identified as humanityās number one fear). And yet a huge part of the worship leaderās role today involves public speaking. The good news is that, just like anything in life, with practice and intention, you can improve your public speaking ability. A skilled orator can lift peopleās eyes, imaginations, and hearts to the throne of God, invoking awe, wonder, and worship. In this short episode I give 15 tips to help you grow in your public speaking ability, as well as some real examples of what you can say at the various stages of your worship service. Enjoy the episode, and if youāre helped, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. SEE ALSO: 6 Steps To Crafting Engaging Song Sets Using Our Worship Services To Shape Peopleās Souls w/ Zac Hicks Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODESHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
7/1/2019 ā¢ 21 minutes, 26 seconds
FF - BE What You Want To SEE In The Team
Link to video and transcript: https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/be-what-you-want-to-see-in-the-team More content at:Ā www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
6/24/2019 ā¢ 2 minutes, 42 seconds
FF - Why I Don't Want You To Make Mistakes
Video and Transcript available here:Ā https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/why-i-dont-want-you-to-make-mistakesĀ More content available at www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
6/10/2019 ā¢ 5 minutes, 57 seconds
Ending The Worship Wars Over Style w/ Mike Harland
Many churches struggle, fight, and (often) even split over musical style and preferences. This is a sad reality, because music is a gift to build the church, not a weapon to destroy it. In this monthās episode I talk with Mike Harland, the Director Lifeway Worship about what caused the āWorship Warsā of the 80ās and 90ās, how the fallout is still affecting us today, and how we can move beyond it to shepherd our people with music that transcends genre and points people to Christ. If youāre struggling with fighting, dissension, and critical comments from your congregants, or if youāre just wondering how musical style fits into the grand scheme of worship, this episode is for you. Worship Essentials by Mike Harland SEE ALSO:Ā Multigenerational Worship Leading Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WMTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
6/1/2019 ā¢ 51 minutes, 15 seconds
FF - Lips and Hearts
Video and Transcript available here:Ā https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/lips-and-heartsĀ More content available at www.worshipministrytraining.comĀ
5/13/2019 ā¢ 4 minutes, 46 seconds
FF - Focus In The Age of Distraction
Video and Transcript available here:Ā https://ccsbworship.weebly.com/blog/focus-friday-1-focus More content available at www.worshipministrytraining.com
At some point in your ministry life you will transition out of your current role and into something new. Whether you are switching churches, or just changing roles within the same church, you will need some wisdom to guide you through that process. Thankfully, others have gone before you and can offer guidance. Mack Brock, the renowned songwriter, producer, and worship leader for Evelation Worship, recently transitioned off of staff at Elevation Church and into a new season of ministry. We discuss how to know whether your season is coming to a close, how to wade through deceiving emotions, how to discern Godās will, how to be in one accord with your family, how to honor your leadership through the process, and more. Also be sure to check out this episode: HOW TO LEAVE YOUR CHURCH WELLĀ for more practical advice during this crucial time. CONNECT WITH MACK: Mack on Instagram Covered (Apple Music) Covered (Amazon Music) Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WMTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
5/1/2019 ā¢ 32 minutes, 20 seconds
Women In Worship: The Unique Challenges and Benefits of Being A Female Worship Leader
More and more women are getting hired as worship leaders, and we think thatās a good thing! But female leadership in the church can be a tricky thing to navigate, depending on which side of the āconservativeā aisle you fall on. Ā This month we talk with Krissy Nordhoff and Maribeth Dodd (of Brave Worship) about the unique challenges female worship leaders face, as well as the positive things women bring to the table in worship leadership. Ā To all our female listeners out there, thanks for all you do to advance the Kingdom of God! Send this episode on to another sister in the battle! SEE ALSO: Wise Boundaries With The Opposite Sex (Part 1) Wise Boundaries With The Opposite Sex (Part 2) Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WMTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
4/1/2019 ā¢ 50 minutes, 29 seconds
The Theology of Production (Lighting, Sound, Video) In Worship w/ Dr. Joe Way
What is the purpose of production in worship? Why do we have lights, sound, and video in our services, and does the Bible have anything to say to inform us of their intended use? Even the most simple churches have to make decisions about how bright the lights are, and how loud the sound is. In this monthās episode, I interview the only man on planet earth with a PhD in the Theology of Production. Dr. Josiah Way has some Biblical insight for us to help us understand both the purpose of technology in worship, and how to make sure we are using them to effectively communicate the gospel, and not distract from it. Check out Dr. WayāsĀ NEW BOOKĀ andĀ PODCASTĀ on the Theology of Production. SEE ALSO:Ā 7Ā PrinciplesĀ To ImproveĀ YourĀ ChurchāsĀ Sound Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
3/1/2019 ā¢ 46 minutes, 30 seconds
Forming and Leading Creative Teams w/ Chris Vacher
Imagine a video team, a worship team, a photography team, a design team, a songwriting team, and a web and social media team all working together as one unit!Ā Sound like a dream?Ā It's possible andĀ Chris VacherĀ fromĀ C4 ChurchĀ has done it. As worship leaders, we want our churches to be creatively excellent for the glory of God. But how do we get all these teams to work together? What if we don't even have any of these teams? Where would we start?Ā In this episode,Ā Chris shares how to form new creative teams, where to find the right people, how to set creative vision, keep the teams working together, and actually produce great creative content on a regular basis. Whether youāre a solo worship leader in charge of this yearās Christmas program, or you're wanting to start a songwriting team, or you're in charge of all the creative elements for your worship services, this episode will help you and your church produce better, more cohesive creative content! SEE ALSO:Ā What Good Worship Leaders Focus On Between Sundays w/ Chris Vacher Starting a Songwriting Ministry For Your Church w/ Andi Rozier Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
2/1/2019 ā¢ 49 minutes, 39 seconds
BONUS: How To Increase Engagement In Your Worship Services
Every worship leader wants more engagement and participation from their congregation, but not many worship leaders know how to get it. Often we think if we had more talent, a bigger budget, and more (and louder) gear that it would help our church engage in worship more, but that is simply not the case. In fact, with some simple, prayerful planning you can craft and shape worship services that engage, excite and invite passionate participation from your congregants. This bonus episode is a recording of a free live webinar I taught with Brenton Collyer. If youād like to be included in the next live webinar, sign up for my Mailing List HERE. If youād like to sign up for Brentonās Mentorship Program, CLICK HERE. Ā RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Importance of Song Selection In WorshipCalls To Worship Improving Announcements For Worship Services Crafting Incredible Song Sets Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check out this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or at Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles at Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
1/14/2019 ā¢ 46 minutes, 35 seconds
Phil Wickham: Caring For Your Voice
Phil Wickham has one of the most unique and beautiful voices of our generation. But four years ago Phil almost lost his voice forever. In this episode, I talk to Phil about what led to his vocal polyp, what he learned through the healing process, how he cares for his voice now, and how you and I can strengthen and develop our own unique singing voice for the glory of God and the good of our churches. Phil Wickham Online Living Hope (iTunes) Living Hope (Amazon) Direct Download Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
1/1/2019 ā¢ 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Bi-Vocational Worship Leading w/ Zach Hodges
Most worship leaders are Bi-Vocational (meaning they hold a second job, or serve strictly as a volunteer). With all that we want to accomplish in our ministries, how can we move the ball forward while balancing ministry, family, health, and a second career? How do we find time to work ON our ministry, not just IN it? This month, I talk with Zach Hodges, about how he (as a bi-vocational worship leader) manages his time, disciples team members, delegates responsibility, balances family responsibilities and more, all while managing a 40-hour-a-week career. To all the bi-vocational worship leaders out thereā¦we salute you! Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
12/1/2018 ā¢ 35 minutes, 47 seconds
Hillsong's Systems That Lead To Musical Excellence
Why is Hillsong Worship so good? How do they achieve such high levels of musical excellence? What are they doing behind the scenes that leads to consistently great results in all of their campuses? Inquiring minds want to know. Thankfully, this month I am joined byĀ Rich Langton, Creative Pastor forĀ Hillsong Church, and he gives us a peek behind the curtains, helping us understand the systems, structure and culture that drives the creative machine we all know and love:Ā Hillsong Worship. There Is More Album (iTunes) There Is More Album (Amazon) There Is More Book Hillsong Creative Conference (Online) ALSO SEE:Creating A Culture of Musical Excellence What Is Musical Excellence For A Worship Team Member? Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
11/1/2018 ā¢ 1 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
13 Ways To Win When Starting At A New Church
Starting at a new church can be a daunting and overwhelming task. The first few months in particular are crucial to setting the tone and direction you want to take the ministry. With the right attitude and methods, you can successfully adopt an existing team, win their trust, help them catch your vision, build momentum, and transition the culture and direction of the worship department. In this practical episode, Zach Hodges and I share 13 ways to win when starting at a new church. Enjoy and if you liked it, please leave us a review on iTunesĀ (or send us a dollarĀ to celebrate our 4th birthday)! Ā :) Resources Mentioned: How To Get Hired As A Worship Leader Creating Culture Through Consistent Communication Culture Docs Examples First Meeting Notes Examples First Meeting EMAIL Invite Example 5 Administrative Systems To Bring Health To Your Ministry Cultivating A Healthy Relationship w/ Your Senior Pastor Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hi on TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
10/1/2018 ā¢ 56 minutes, 50 seconds
How To Run Efficient Worship Rehearsals
All worship leaders have to run rehearsals, but not all worship leaders run rehearsals well. Wasted time,Ā sloppy arrangements, and frustrated band members all stem from a lack of leadership. As worship leaders, we owe it to our teams to make our rehearsal times as fun, efficient and productive as possible. The goal is that everyone leaves rehearsal feeling excited, engaged, energized and expectant for what God will do in the upcoming service. This monthās episode is a recording of a live workshop I taught on how to run efficient worship rehearsals for your team. I hope you are helped by the content. If so, please pass it on to a friend. SEE ALSO:Ā 7 Ways To Use Your Rehearsal Night To Its Full Potential DirectĀ Download Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
9/1/2018 ā¢ 32 minutes, 2 seconds
How To Have Hard Conversations with Your Worship Team Members
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of being a leader. But difficult conversations don't have to be viewed in a negative light. In fact, helping a team member grow is a very positive thing, and is actually commanded in scripture (Ephesians 4). In this month's episode, Brenton Collyer and I share how to reframe your mindset regarding difficult conversations, and give you very practical tips on how to have them in a variety of contexts (auditions, sin, bad team behavior, etc.) Also See:Ā What To Do When A Team Member Sins Example Worship Team Expectations Docs If you are helped by the episode, help us by forwarding it on to a friend! Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
8/1/2018 ā¢ 45 minutes, 29 seconds
Building Incredible Volunteer Teams w/ Carl Barnhill
If you want to accomplish something great for the Kingdom of God, you need a great team of people around you. In todayāsĀ episode, I talk withĀ Carl BarnhillĀ about how to create healthy, happy, thriving, volunteer teams. Carl is truly an expert team builder. I learned SO much from this interview. We discuss recruitingĀ (āinvitingā), onboarding, culture, communication, training, and so much more. This is a super practical episode, and Iām excited for what youāll be able to take and apply to your ministry. Volunteer Handbook (Twelve-Thirty Media) Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
7/1/2018 ā¢ 54 minutes, 44 seconds
Q&A: How Do I Lead Musicians Who Are Better Than Me?
Hopefully, youāre surrounded by amazing musicians in your worship ministry (every worship leaderās dream)! But if you are, you might not know how to lead them, guide them, and give them direction. Maybe you donāt know how to āspeak their languageā, or you are intimidated by their skill and experience. In our final Q&A episode of the month, Justin Bell,Ā Brenton CollyerĀ and I share how you can learn to lead musicians who are more talented than you in a way that is winsome and respectable. Ā Also See: Helping Your Band Beat Busyness & Embrace Musical Simplicity Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Audible Listen to books while you drive, exercise, clean the house, etc.Ā Keep learning! Try it FREE for 30 days, and you can even keep the book if you decide to cancel.Ā Ā Audible.com Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
6/18/2018 ā¢ 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Q&A: Why Should I Make My Worship Ministry Better?
How good is āgood enoughā in worship ministry? It may seem like a silly question, but all of us have limited time, personnel, and resources. Why chase after excellence, when what we are currently doing serves the church just fine?Ā And why does worship ministry get all the special attention? Should a churchās worship department pull talent and resources from other departments? In our second Q&A episode this month, we tackle the many various reasons to continue pushing our ministries forward, and share some practical tips on how to do just that.Ā Also See:Ā What Is Musical Excellence For A Team Member? Creating A Culture of Musical Excellence Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Audible Listen to books while you drive, exercise, clean the house, etc.Ā Keep learning! Try it FREE for 30 days, and you can even keep the book if you decide to cancel.Ā Ā Audible.com Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
6/11/2018 ā¢ 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Help! I Inherited A Singer Who Can't Sing!
This month we will be doing a three-partĀ Q&A series, answering listenersā questions. This first episode addresses a common problem that many worship leaders face: Inheriting a team member (or multiple team members) who donāt have the musical skill to perform the task at hand. How do we as worship leaders help this beloved person understand that music ministry might not be Godās calling for their lives? Is there any hope that we can help them develop? In what other creative ways can we use them as part of the team?Ā Brenton CollyerĀ and Justin Bell join me this month to share their wisdom and insight. Enjoy the episode! Ā DirectĀ DownloadĀ I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Audible Listen to books while you drive, exercise, clean the house, etc.Ā Keep learning! Try it FREE for 30 days, and you can even keep the book if you decide to cancel.Ā Ā Audible.com Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes! Ā
One of the prime objectives of scripture is to be fruitful and multiply. As worship leaders, we can multiply ourselves by investing in the next generation of worship leaders. It is our job to pass the baton to future generations and intentionally train and disciple them. AtĀ Passion City Church, worship leaders like Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, David Crowder have passed the baton to the younger guns: Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, and Melodie Malone. This month I talk to Kristian Stanfill and Brett Younker about what it was like to be poured into by the greats like Chris Tomlin, and how they are already beginning to identify, train and raise up the next generation of worship leaders from within their church, and how you can do the same. You wonāt be the worship leader at your church foreverā¦so itās time to start raising up the next generation. Get started by listening to this episode. Passion OnlineWhole Heart (iTunes)Whole Heart (Amazon) Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
5/1/2018 ā¢ 37 minutes, 21 seconds
Q&A: How Do I Get Hired As A Worship Leader?
How does someone get hired as a worshipĀ leader? Is there a path a person takes to become a paid worshipĀ leader at a church? And what are some tips to help navigate the hiring process for a full-time ministry position? Getting hired at a church can be a daunting and mysterious process, so in todayās episode, I try to take some of the mystery out of it and give you practical tips to guide you to the greatest chance of success. I share three principles for young worship leaders to keep in mind as they aspire to a ministry job. I also break down the five steps most churches take when hiring worship leaders and share practical suggestions on how to successfully navigate each step. In this episode, I cover: how to find a compatible church, how to write a strong resume and cover letter, what sort of content should be in yourĀ āsample videoā, how to audition at a church to win over the pastor, the people,Ā and the band members, plus lots more. I hope God uses this episode to guide you as you seek His will for your vocation. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Alex Old Resume Alex Old Cover Letter 1 Alex Old Cover Letter 2Alex Old Sample Video 1 Alex Old Sample Video 2 Vanderbloemen Search Group Slingshot Group Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Audible Listen to books while you drive, exercise, clean the house, etc.Ā Keep learning! Try it FREE for 30 days, and you can even keep the book if you decide to cancel.Ā Ā Audible.com Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
4/9/2018 ā¢ 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Planning Center Tips, Tricks & Hacks w/ Aaron Stewart
Planning CenterĀ is used by over 30,000 churches worldwide, and for good reason: It is the most robust, easy-to-use software available for service planning and church database management. Aaron Stewart, the founder of Planning Center, started it as a frustrated worship leader looking for something to help manage his teams and his song sets. Today, the software can do much more than that and is helping thousands of worship leaders just like you do their job with less headache and hassle. In this monthās episode, I talk with Aaron about some leadership lessons he learned while building his company, and some little-known tips,Ā tricks,Ā and hacks to get the most out of using Planning Center. If you use Planning Center for your services (or if youāre curious about what it can do for you), youāll definitely want to listen to this episode. RESOURCES: Planning Center University ā Set Up Tutorial Video ChordPro Format Chord Charting Tutorial Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
4/1/2018 ā¢ 40 minutes, 23 seconds
7 Ways To Use Your Rehearsal Night To Its Full Potential
Our rehearsal nights can be so much more than just playing through a few songs. If used correctly, they become times to shape culture, invest in relationships, do discipleship, train new volunteers, raise up new worship leaders, find better uses of our technology and more. This month, Iām the one being interviewed, by Carl Barnhill of theĀ Church Media PodcastĀ (check them out!). In this episode, I share 7 ways we can use our mid-week rehearsals to their full potential. Enjoy!Ā (Please leave us aĀ review on iTunesĀ if youāve been enjoying this podcast!) Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Pads Live App Coresound'sĀ amazing sounding pads are now available in an intuitive, easy to use app! Download the app to your phone or tablet, build a setlist, and click play. It's that easy to take your team's sound to the next level! Check outĀ this video demoĀ to see the app in action. The app is free, and more sounds can be unlocked via in-app purchases or atĀ Coresoundpads.com Download the App (FREE!) Our listeners get an exclusive discount on Pad Bundles! Unlock more pad sounds by going toĀ Coresoundpads.comĀ and enteringĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES!Ā **Discounts are not available in the app, so we highly encourage you to purchase your pad bundles atĀ Coresound's Website.Ā They will automatically unlock within the app after purchase.Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
3/1/2018 ā¢ 34 minutes, 22 seconds
Cultivating A Deeper Spirituality On Your Worship Team w/ Jeremy Riddle
In a world of pervasive āshallownessā, deep spirituality can seem an elusive thing to attain. Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and other distractions keep our minds in the shallows. This is the world that our team members live in.Ā As leaders in Godās Church, it is our responsibility to fight for depth, focus, and deeper spirituality in our people, so that there is power in our worship leading. But how do we do this? Today I talk with Jeremy Riddle ofĀ Bethel ChurchĀ about how he helps his teams stay rooted and connected to Jesus. Enjoy the episode! Jeremy Riddle Online Jeremy Riddle Twitter MORE (iTunes) MORE (Amazon) I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā QUOTABLES: We've made worship complicated. But the heart of worship is simple: It is LOVE. - Jeremy RiddleĀ - Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Audible Listen to books while you drive, exercise, clean the house, etc.Ā Keep learning! Try it FREE for 30 days, and you can even keep the book if you decide to cancel.Ā Ā Audible.com
2/1/2018 ā¢ 38 minutes, 52 seconds
Helping Your Band Beat Busyness and Embrace Musical Simplicity
We have all had those band members who think that the worship set is their time to shred! The drummer who plays a fill every two bars. The electric guitar player who solos over the vocal. The bassist who wonāt stop noodling! No more! Put an end to musical busyness with this monthās episode. This month, I give you seven principles to help your band beat busyness and embrace musical simplicity. God deserves excellence, but excellence does not equate to unceasing shredding. Help your band membersĀ embrace tasteful musicianship once and for all!Ā This is definitely an episode youāll want to share with your worship team members. So go ahead, take a listen, and pass it on! Also See:Ā Playing In Parts ā How To Sound Like A Professional Band Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: Serve the Church by serving the song!Ā Ā ā Tweet That! Donāt cram sound into every crevice; youāll suffocate the song.Ā ā Tweet That! Donāt draw attention to yourself. Help people focus more on the Lord and less on your playing.Ā ā Tweet That! Stop thinking like a musician and start thinking like a producer.Ā ā Tweet That!Ā Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check outĀ this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads forĀ FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
1/1/2018 ā¢ 36 minutes, 56 seconds
The Current State of Worship w/ Matt Redman
As we come to the close of the year, I asked prolific songwriter and worship leader Matt Redman about the current state of modern worship around the globe. Where are we at as a worship culture, what encouraging trends is he seeing, what concerns him, and what advice does he have for worship leaders as we stewart our calling well? This episode is less of a training and more of an encouragement and exhortation from a wiser, older brother. Be encouraged and challenged! Matt Redman Online @Matt_RedmanGlory Song Album (Amazon) Glory Song Album (iTunes) I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: We need to focus more on our character than our craft.Ā ā Tweet That! The stage and the spotlight is a very disorienting place to be.Ā ā Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
12/1/2017 ā¢ 25 minutes, 17 seconds
6 Ways To Utilize Your Acoustic Guitar To Its Full Potential
Your acoustic guitar is an incredibly powerful tool. Its melodic and percussive nature allows you to create lots of energy and dynamic if utilized properly. Unfortunately, many worship leaders are under-utilizing this versatile instrument because they have never been taught a handful of simple techniques that can take your acoustic guitar playing to the next level. Whether you lead alone (just you and your acoustic guitar), or you have a worship band, using the six techniques outlined in this episode will help you grow as an acoustic player and better utilize this incredible instrument for Godās glory. The first half of this episode is a playthrough of a popular worship songĀ (5:00 ā 14:43), demonstrating the techniques in action. The second half is an overview and explanation of each technique in detailĀ (14:45 ā End).Ā Feel free to skip to whichever part you'll find most helpful. And don't forget to listen atĀ "normal speed" on your podcast app!Ā WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS LESSON Direct Download RESOURCES MENTIONED: Capo Cheat Sheet Chord Family Cheat Sheet (Nashville Numbers System) Using Vocal Cues to Help Your Church Sing Strumming Patterns I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOKĀ Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Alclair Audio In-Ear Monitors Alclair Audio's in-ear monitors are some of the best sounding in-ear monitors available atĀ veryĀ affordable prices. Join artists like Crowder, Vertical Worship, All Sons and Daughters, and Shane & Shane, and get yourself a great shiny new set of Alclair in-ear monitors at an incredible price.Ā Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout forĀ 10%Ā offĀ ANY Ā SET OF MONITORS!
11/1/2017 ā¢ 32 minutes, 1 second
Using Our Worship Services To Shape People's Souls w/ Zac Hicks
Our worship services have a formative effect on our peopleās minds and souls. With weeks, bleeding into months, into years, and ultimately decades, the habits we form in our people have a long term cumulative effect. What we do in our services and how we do it matters. In todayās episode, I talk with author and Pastor Zac Hics about the ways in which worship is formative and how to best utilize our gathered worship times to shape our people into the image of Christ over the long haul. Get the free books: Tweet atĀ @WMTpodcastĀ andĀ @ZacHicks Zac Hicks Online The Worship PastorĀ (Amazon) You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of HabitĀ (Amazon) Christ Centered WorshipĀ (Amazon) Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: Corporate worship is a weekly event that God uses to shape our peopleās souls over the course of decades.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! What we do and how we do it week after week has a cumulative effect whether for good or bad.Ā ā Tweet That! The songs that we lead are the lasting prayers on the lips of the people of God throughout the week.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! A good worship serviceĀ tells the story of the gospel: the Glory of God, the gravity of sin, the grandeur of Grace. Ā ā Tweet That! The words we say between songs and service elements will affect the way our people view next weekās worship service. Ā ā Tweet That! The style of our services is not neutral. Song styles, architecture, and aesthetic all shape our peopleās worship. Ā Ā ā Tweet That! If it sounds, looks, and smells like a rock show, then our people are going to behave like theyāre at a rock show. Ā ā Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check outĀ this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WMTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads forĀ FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
10/1/2017 ā¢ 45 minutes, 55 seconds
We Had To Change Our Name!
We were recently forced to change our name. In this episode I explain why and share a few ways you can help. All new content will now be at worshipministrytraining.com Thank you for your support!!! Ā Share with Your Friends: Tell your friends about us on EMAIL, FACEBOOK, and TWITTER.Ā Ā Donate To Our Legal Fees: Donate $1 Donate $2 Donate $5 Donate $10 (or more)Ā - Donate $10 or more and get a full downloadable catalog of Alex's music from the last 10 years.Ā Thanks for all the nice reviews lately! Feel free to leave us an iTunes review atĀ worshipministrytraining.com/review Say hi: alex@worshipministrytraining.com
9/7/2017 ā¢ 3 minutes, 39 seconds
Creating Culture Through Consistent Communication w/ Aaron Ivey
Culture is one of the most important aspects of your worship ministry. Healthy culture will help your ministry thrive, while unhealthy culture will undermine everything you are trying to accomplish. But healthy culture doesnāt appear of thin air. Culture is something that is carefully cultivated through consistent communication of a clear and compelling vision. Aaron Ivey of Austin Stone Worship seems to have cracked the code of clear, consistent communication and has crafted an incredible culture of worship and creativity at theĀ Austin Stone ChurchĀ in Austin, TX. Ā Thatās why weāre excited to have him share his insights on this monthās episode. If youāre struggling with bad team culture, or simply want to strengthen a specific aspect of your teamās culture, I know you will be helped by this interview. Check Out:Ā Austin Stone Worship ASW Field Guide Document Steal Away Home (Aaronās New Book) CCSB's New Culture Document Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: At the end of the day, culture is how human beings interact with each other.Ā ā Tweet That! Apathy in a leader is the death of the team.Ā ā Tweet That! Passion is contagious.Ā āĀ Tweet That! Youāre always creating culture whether you know it or not. Bad culture is formed when there is no vision.Ā ā Tweet That! When your team knows who they are (identity) itāll affect how they act (behavior).Ā ā Tweet That! No one should be more passionate about your vision than you are.Ā ā Tweet That! God is the author of vision and if we seek Him for it, Heāll give it to us.Ā ā Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check outĀ this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WLTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads forĀ FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
9/1/2017 ā¢ 47 minutes, 7 seconds
5 Administrative Systems, Structures and Schedules to Bring Health To Your Worship Ministry
One of theĀ key characteristics of a great worship leaderĀ is administration and organization. It may not be glamorous, or even fun, but you literally canāt have a healthy worship ministry without administration and organization. In this monthās episode, I share 5 administrative systems, structures, and schedules that are necessary in order to have a healthy, thriving worship ministry. Auditions Episode Holding High Standards In Small Churches EpisodeFree Audition TemplateFree Chord ChartsChordPro Format Chord Chart Tutorial Ā Direct Download (Episode) Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: Worship leading is more about leadership than musicianship.Ā ā Tweet That! Strong administrative systems lead to strong ministries.Ā ā Tweet That! You canāt expect your band to rock the songs if they are only getting them two days before service. Ā āĀ Tweet That! The better resources you give your band, the better your band will be. Ā āĀ Tweet That! God deserves excellence, even backstage! Ā āĀ Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's andĀ soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free atĀ planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
8/1/2017 ā¢ 39 minutes, 3 seconds
Bonus Q&A: Switching to Multiple Worship Services
In our third Listener Q&A Episode,Ā podcast listener Jason Daugherty asks for advice as his church plans to switch from one worship service to multiple worship services. Brenton Collyer,Ā Justin KalamaĀ and I share some key concepts to keep in mind when switching your church from one service to multiple services, from scheduling to family, to time usage, unity, keeping it authentic, and more. If youād like to submit a question for a future episode email me atĀ alex@worshipleadertraining.comĀ Ā or call and leave a voicemail atĀ 831-607-WLT1. Direct Download Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIENDTWEET THIS EPISODESHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This MonthĀ āĀ Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check outĀ this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! EnterĀ WLTPODCASTĀ at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads forĀ FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us aĀ review on iTunes!
7/17/2017 ā¢ 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Using Pads To Create Atmosphere and Enhance Your Worship Sets
Everybody wants a rich, full sound for their musical worship. And everyone wants smooth worship services that flowĀ from song to song without distraction. But how can we achieve such excellence on a weekly basis?Ā One answer is to utilize backing pads. What are backing pads? What are the benefits of using them in our worship sets? What are the key qualities of a great backing pad? What are the simple and advanced set-ups needed to run backing pads? We answer all those questionsĀ and discuss some advancedĀ techniques, tips, and tricks for using backing pads in worship in this monthās episode. I truly believe backing pads will transform your worship sets.Ā Our listeners get 20% off all Coresound Pads bundles by entering WLTPodcast at checkout. Try 8 amazing backing pads for FREE. Ā Direct Download Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
7/1/2017 ā¢ 32 minutes, 3 seconds
Bonus Q&A: How Do I Lead Youth Worship Team Well?
In our 2nd Listener Q&A Bonus Episode, we answer a question from podcast listener, Brian Johnson. Brian is a new worship leader and will be taking over an established youth worship ministry. HeĀ asks for advice on how to lead a band, and how to do his best as a new leader in a youth group context. Justin Bell and I answer. If youād like to submit a question for a future episode email me at alex@worshipleadertraining.comĀ or call and leave a voicemail at 831-607-WLT1. AUDITION / CULTURE EXAMPLE DOCUMENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SONG SELECTION IN WORSHIP (ARTICLE) Direct DownloadĀ SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% offĀ ALL BUNDLES! Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes! Ā
6/12/2017 ā¢ 15 minutes, 11 seconds
Holding High Standards In Small Churches w/ Kade Young
The average church in America has only seventy members. This means that most worship leaders are fighting the uphill battle of trying to create an excellent worship ministry with limited resources and limited personnel. However, Kade Young seems to have cracked the code. In a church of only 100, Kade is consistently bringing forth excellence from both his worship and tech ministries. Today we talk to Kade about how to hold high standards for excellence in a small church. The principles outlined here will apply to small and large churches alike, so no matter what your church size, dive in and be encouraged! Collaborate Worship Twitter.com/collabworship Facebook.com/collaborateworship Direct Download Ā Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: WhetherĀ you lead a church of 100 or 10,000 people, the calling to be an excellent worship leader is the same. Ā ā Tweet That! Itās better to have an incomplete team than have a team full of people who arenāt a good fit. Ā ā Tweet That! More does not equal better. You donāt need a large team to be musically excellent.Ā ā Tweet That! The majority of a worship leaderās most important work takes place behind the scenes, not just on stage on Sunday.Ā ā Tweet That! Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
6/1/2017 ā¢ 31 minutes, 59 seconds
Bonus Q&A: Switching From Acoustic To Electric Guitar As A Worship Leader
Our first Listener Q&A Episode! Podcast listener, Rick Flood asks for advice on how to switch from leading worship on an acoustic guitar, to leading from an electric. Brenton, Sam and I share our tips, ideas, and concepts on how to approach leading from an electric guitar, and how it differs from leading on an acoustic. We talk tone, pedals, strumming patterns, chord voicing, mixing and more. If youād like to submit a question for a future episode email me at alex@worshipleadertraining.comĀ or call and leave a voicemail at 831-607-WLT1. Direct Download Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: ALL bundles) Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
5/15/2017 ā¢ 18 minutes, 9 seconds
Starting A Songwriting Ministry At Your Church w/ Andi Rozier (Vertical Church Band)
Sixteen years ago Andi Rozier started writing songs for his church, Harvest Bible Chapel. Today, his songs are being sung in churches all over the world. Many worship pastors desire to write songs for their church, so in todayās episode Andi (Vertical Church Band) helps us learn how to get started, what we should focus on, dangers to avoid, and how to practically and financially set things up for health and success. If youāve been wanting to start a songwriting ministry in your church, this episode should answer all of your questions and give you the tools you need to get started. Direct Download I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: There are massive dangers when you want to start writing songs for your church. - Andi Rozier Ā -Tweet That! Worship songs are lifeboats. They carry people. Ā -Andi Rozier Ā -Tweet That! The relationship you have with your songwriters is the greatest song you will ever sing.Ā -Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Ableton Live "Click & Pads" Template The Ableton Live "Click & Pads" Template is designed specifically for worship leaders who want to use Ableton Live for click tracks, count-in cues, and ambient backing pads but don't want to be stuck playing to pre-recorded backing tracks. This template comes with 100 pre-built, popular worship songs, and a tutorial on how to add more of your own. This template is easy to use, simple to understand, powerful and flexible. Learn moreĀ HERE. Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
5/1/2017 ā¢ 40 minutes, 19 seconds
Bonus: Should Worship Look Like A Concert? (A Definition of Worship Ministry Success)
Should we be borrowing ideas and techniques from concerts to implement in our worship services? Can a small church with zero technology have a successful worship ministry? What defines ministry success? This short bonus episode encourages us toĀ go back to the heart of our calling to examine the why, what and how of a successful worship ministry.Ā worshipleadertraining.com/resources I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā EMAIL THIS EPISODE TWEET THIS EPISODE Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: ALL bundles) Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Ā Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
4/17/2017 ā¢ 8 minutes
Recovering The Lost Art of Congregational Singing w/ Keith Getty
As many churches try to replicate stadium-style worship concerts in their weekly gatherings, the art of congregational singing is declining. Participation from congregants is down and what was supposed to be a participatory event has turned into passive observers watching leaders dance around a technicolor stage. But Keith and Kristen Getty are on a mission to revitalize congregational singing in churches across the globe. Today I talk with the prolific, modern day hymn-writer, Keith Getty about why congregational singing matters, why itās in decline and how we can encourage more of it in our churches. Find out more about Keith and Kristen Getty or the Sing! Conference Direct Download Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-WLT1 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: Congregational singing has died in the church partly because it hasĀ died in the home.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! Until you have a song that really helps the congregation, love them enough to not play it.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! Sunday worship is a feast that is prepared all week in the home. Ā ā Tweet That! Our Sponsor This Month -Ā Ableton Live "Click & Pads" Template The Ableton Live "Click & Pads" Template is designed specifically for worship leaders who want to use Ableton Live for click tracks, count-in cues, and ambient backing pads but don't want to be stuck playing to pre-recorded backing tracks. This template comes with 100 pre-built, popular worship songs, and a tutorial on how to add more of your own. This template is easy to use, simple to understand, powerful and flexible. Learn moreĀ HERE. Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
4/1/2017 ā¢ 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Using Vocal Cues to Help Your Church Sing
As worship leaders, our job is not to sing, but to help theĀ peopleĀ sing. We are facilitators of the congregational choir. One way we can help facilitate is by using āvocal cuesā. Vocal cues are the things you say or sing to help your congregation know where youāre going next in aĀ song. Todayās episode feels less like a lecture, and more like youāre sitting across from me in my office with our guitars, working through some real-life examples of using vocal cues well. Youāll hear about how to sing them, say them, proper timing, tone, non-verbal cues and more. Enjoy the episode and thanks for being a part of the WLT community! More content at worshipministrytraining.com Direct Download I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ +1-831-607-9581 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: When the congregation feels confident, they will sing out confidently.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! As a worship leader, your job is not to sing, but to help the people sing.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! Worship leaders are at their best when they act as facilitators of the congregational choir.Ā Ā ā Tweet That! You never want a church memberās brain to interrupt their heart.Ā āĀ Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ
3/1/2017 ā¢ 18 minutes, 8 seconds
Wise Boundaries with the Opposite Sex (Part 2) - Worship Leader Roundtable
Last month we talked with specialist Zack Carter about Wise Boundaries with the Opposite Sex in Ministry. This month we talk to five worship leaders from across the U.S. about how they maintain wise boundaries with the opposite gender in their ministries. Our Guests:Krissy Nordhoff ā KrissyNordhoff.com, Brave Worship Brenton Collyer ā BrentonCollyer.com, Restore Worship Conference Justin Kalama ā Hope Chapel WorshipJustin Bell āĀ Calvary Nexus Direct Download More content at: worshipministrytraining.com Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to answer on a future episode by callingĀ 1-831-607-9581 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL TO A FRIEND TWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK QUOTABLES: We should treat the females on our team as sisters, not strangers. Ā - Tweet That! The only thing more dangerous than potentially inappropriate interactions is if we stop interacting at all.Ā - Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: ALL bundles) Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by leaving us a review on iTunes!
2/1/2017 ā¢ 53 minutes, 13 seconds
Wise Boundaries with the Opposite Sex in Ministry w/ Dr. Zack Carter
Affairs and infidelity are occurring often in the Church. Not just among the congregants, but also among staff and pastors. How many great and influential pastors have fallen into sexual or emotional affairs in the last several years? If infidelity can happen to them, it can happen to us. We must be diligent to guard our hearts and our interactions with the opposite sex. Dr. Zack Carter joins us to talk about setting up wise boundaries with the opposite sex in ministry. Dr. CarterĀ is a researcher and professor at Taylor UniversityĀ and has studied hundreds of affairs. He teaches on marital preservation, attraction, and non-verbal and online communication with the opposite sex. If you are serious about being faithful to your ministry and your spouse for the long haul, you would be wise to listen to this important episode. More content at:Ā worshipministrytraining.com Direct DownloadĀ Ā I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Ā EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that youād like us to feature on a future episode by callingĀ 1-831-607-9581 Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā SHARE: EMAIL THIS TO A FRIENDTWEET THIS EPISODE SHARE THIS EPISODE ON FACEBOOK Ā QUOTABLES: When you admit that youāre capable of having an affair, thatās when you can actually protect yourself. Ā ā Tweet That! Our spouse should get the best of us, and everyone else should get the rest of us. Ā ā Tweet That! The church is a holy place, but itās prideful to say that we canāt fall into sin there.Ā ā Tweet That! There will always be a disconnect between you and your spouse until you can disconnect from the sin you are in. āĀ Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Planning Center Planning Center is the ultimate tool for scheduling teams, planning worship services, selecting song sets, communicating with team members, hosting chord charts and mp3's and soĀ much more! Ā Sign up and get 30 days free at planning.centerĀ Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
1/1/2017 ā¢ 44 minutes, 25 seconds
Bonus: The Best Way To Use Your Pre-Service Playlist
Almost all churches have some sort of pre-service music playing while people walk in. Instead of just filling that Pre-Service Playlist with your favorite songs, here's a "Pro Tip" (I'll share it with you right here in the show notes): Use your church's pre-service playlist as a tool to subliminally teach your congregation new songs that you plan to introduce. I'll explain my process in this short bonus episode, so if you want to find out how to subconsciously teach your church new songs, check this one out!Ā Direct Download Link to iTunes Check out:Ā 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Worship LeadersĀ 7 Ways to Improve Your Church's Announcements Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: now all bundles!). Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
12/6/2016 ā¢ 5 minutes, 8 seconds
Improving Announcements and Communication For Our Church Services w/ Brady Shearer
Great communication matters. We haveĀ only seventy minutesĀ on Sundays to communicate toĀ our congregants the things we feel are vital for them to know. We must think strategically and purposefully about every element of communication in our worship services: pre-service slides, announcements, prayers, lyric slides, videos and more. Brady Shearer, founder of Pro Church Tools, joins us today to help us improve our announcements and maximize our communication during our Sunday worship gatherings. If you playĀ any part in planning Sunday worship services, or care about having an effective communication strategy at your church, this episode is for you. Follow Brady Online: Pro Church Tools Twitter Instagram SnapChat Follow UsĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Direct Download Link to iTunes I'd love to hear from you!EMAIL MEĀ your thoughts on this episode orĀ ASK A QUESTIONĀ that you'd like us to feature on a future episode (this is a voice recording). Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Resources: Canva The Noun Project7 Practical Ways to Improve Your Church's AnnouncementsThe 2-Part Church Announcements FormulaThe New Visitor Freebie Follow-Up StoryTape Quotables: "People donāt remember information, they remember inspiration.ā Ā - Tweet That! In communication, the more that you add, the less effective it becomes. - Tweet That! Attention is the most valuable commodity you can earn from your congregation. - Tweet That! Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: now all bundles!). Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
12/1/2016 ā¢ 35 minutes, 34 seconds
7 Principles for Improving Your Church's Sound
Many churches suffer from poor sound in their sanctuaries. It doesn't have to be that way. Today we coverĀ seven principles that you can apply immediately to improve the sound in your church's sanctuary, whether you're in a big church or a small church.Ā Enjoy the practical advice in this episode, and may it help you get clearer, cleaner, better sound for the glory of God! A good sounding system in a bad sounding room will still sound bad. -Tweet That! When arranging your song, spread your band's parts across the frequency spectrum to improve your sound. -Tweet That! No amount of EQ is going to fix crappy cymbals. -Tweet That! The sound tech is the most important person in the room (besides the Holy Spirit). -Tweet That! Direct Download Say hiĀ onĀ TWITTER,Ā INSTAGRAM, orĀ FACEBOOK Resources: Acoustics: Roxul Acoustic Foam Bass Traps Gilford ofĀ Maine Acoustically Transparent Fabric CCI Solutions Stage Volume: Clearsonics Drum Shield ClearsonicsĀ Drum Shield withĀ Roof Hot Rods Electric Drums Allen & Heath ME-1 Roland M-48 Behringer PowerPlay P-16M Behringer PowerPlay P1 Shure SE215 Art Headphone Amp Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Episode 14 - 'The Ultimate Guide to In Ear Monitors for Churches' Arrangement: Episode 6 - 'Playing In Parts - How to Sound Like a Professional Band' Sources: SM58 Beta 87A Audix D6 Digital Board: Behringer X32 Digital Board Behringer Digital Snake (optional) Resources for Sound Techs: Lynda.com (Training Videos) Church Tech Arts BlogWorship Sound Guy BlogGreat Church Sound BlogChurch Production Blog Quiztones App 'Audio Essentials' E-Book Room Tune: CCI Solutions Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: now all bundles!). Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
11/1/2016 ā¢ 37 minutes, 22 seconds
Bonus: The Surprising Reason You Need to Start a Choir
Ā Traditional choirs are being killed off in churches across America, and quite honestly, I'm OK with that. However, there is one reason why I think you should consider keeping your choir, or starting one if you don't already have one. Ā It might be a reason you've never thought of before. Enjoy this short bonus episode, and let us know if you agree or disagree in the comments.Ā PS: Happy Birthday to the podcast! We turned 2 today! To celebrate, we're launching worshipleadertraining.com , a training website for worship leaders and worship team members! Check it out!Ā DIRECT DOWNLOAD Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: now all bundles!). Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
10/19/2016 ā¢ 6 minutes, 39 seconds
6 Steps to Crafting Engaging Worship Sets
Ā "How do I put together a compelling and engaging worship set?" Whether you're a veteran worship leader or brand new to the game, putting together a song set is something you have to do on a regular basis. But how do we go about it? Is there a formula? Are there filters that can help us decide which songs to do and in what order? Song selection and song order is a key element to congregational engagement. In this episode I give six steps to crafting highly engaging worship sets. Consider this worship leading 101. I hope it's a help to you!Ā "Songs well picked and well placed engage the whole person: emotionally, intellectually and spiritually." E-Book "Crafting Incredible Worship Sets" (Free w/ Email)"Crafting Incredible Worship Sets" on Amazon (.99Ā¢) Ā Direct Download Link to iTunes Ā Ā Our Sponsor This Month ā Coresound Pads Add rich, beautiful ambient sounds to your mix in three simple steps. Coresound Pads are the best sounding worship pads Iāve ever used, and Iāve tried them all! Check out this video demo. Our listeners get an exclusive discount! Enter WLTPODCAST at checkout for 20% off theĀ Deluxe BundleĀ (update: now all bundles!). Not sure? Try out some sample pads for FREE! Enjoy the podcast? Help us out by forwarding it to a friend, sharing it on social media, leaving us a review on iTunes, and subscribing! Got a suggestion, idea, topic or comment? Leave us a voicemail.
10/1/2016 ā¢ 29 minutes, 17 seconds
Longevity and Fruitfulness in Ministry w/ Paul Baloche
Ā Nobody begins ministry with plans to burn out, ruin their family, walk away from the faith, or have an affair, but unfortunately these things happen on a regular basis in the Church. So how do we guard ourselves from these things? How do we set ourselves up to be faithful and fruitful for the long haul? Worship ministry veteran Paul Baloche joins us today to talk longevity and fruitfulness in ministry. Paul has had a 25 year career as a worship pastor, songwriter, recording artist, and worship trainer, and he's still going strong! Enjoy the wisdom from Mr. Paul Baloche as he shares the things that have allowed him to have a long and fruitful ministry! Paul Baloche Official WebsitePaul Baloche Facebook PagePaul Baloche TwitterPaul Baloche InstagramPaul Baloche YouTube **Special thanks to Paul and Integrity Music for letting our listeners hear pre-release tracks from the upcoming album "Your Mercy" due out the first week of October 2016. Paul Baloche + The Church Collective Workshop - Nov 11-12 - Modesto, CA Ā Read our Review of "Your Mercy"Ā Direct DownloadSubscribe on iTunes Ā Ā Two elements needed to having a long and fruitful ministry: A healthy Spiritual Life & A Healthy Family Life Ā - Tweet That! Being around others who are "God pursuers" is a key to staying faithful for the long haul.Ā - Tweet That! The soft pressure and accountability of standing onstage each Sunday keeps us on the right track and close to God. Ā - Tweet That! The neglect of Spiritual Disciplines is the fast-track to burn out. Ā - Tweet That! Letās not let our relationship with God become dependent on our emotions. Sometimes it's about the commitment. Ā - Tweet That! You canāt minister to others week after week if you arenāt tending to your own soul. Ā - Tweet That! We canāt be naive about temptation. Satan wants to take us out of ministry any way he can. Ā - Tweet That! Get on Godās ship and be part of what heās doing on the earth in our generation with the limited time we have. Ā - Tweet That!
9/1/2016 ā¢ 1 hour, 29 seconds
What Is Worship in Spirit and Truth? w/ Bob Kauflin
Ā John 4 may be one of the most well known passages in the Bible about worship. But what exactly is "worship in Spirit and Truth"? And as worship leaders and pastors, how do we plan our services to facilitate the kind of worship that the Father is seeking? The venerable Bob Kauflin joins us on the podcast today to answer these very vital questions! I promise you'll be fascinated by his insights!Ā Be sure to check out Bob's excellent books for worship leaders. They are MUST reads:Worship Matters (Amazon)True Worshipers (Amazon)Bob Kauflin's Website āBob on Twitter - @bkauflin Direct DownloadSubscribe on iTunes Ā Ā Spirit & Truth Worship: When the awakening of the Spirit to the work of the Son leads us to the Father.Ā -Ā Tweet That!Ā Spirit and Truth worship is a Trinitarian way of approaching God. - Bob Kauflin Ā -Ā Tweet That! āJesus is the temple, the priest & the sacrifice, through which we can now worship the Father. - Bob Kauflin Ā -Ā Tweet That! No one can worship the Father without being born again (by the Spirit), who leads them to the Truth (Jesus). Ā -Ā Tweet That! God will not be honored by less than heart-engaged worship.Ā -Ā Tweet That! Spirit & Truth Worship includes: engagement, sincerity, authenticity, passion, enthusiasm, genuineness.Ā -Ā Tweet That! A lot of people sincerely and passionately worship idols. Ā -Ā Tweet That! In corporate worship, do what God commands, donāt do what God forbids, & use scriptural wisdom for everything else.Ā -Ā Tweet That! Worship in Truth means, worshipping God not for who we want him to be, or who we imagine him to be, but for who He really is.Ā -Ā Tweet That! Mental engagement is required in worship. Think about what youāre singing & saying & respond in waysĀ that are appropriate.Ā -Ā Tweet That! Lyrical vagueness has clouded the clarity of the gospel we are called to rejoice in.Ā -Ā Tweet That! We donāt understand the difference between songs that feel good, and songs that are actually good for us - Bob KauflinĀ -Ā Tweet That! A song that causes you to focus on the creativity rather than the Word of God is not a helpful song for the Church.Ā -Ā Tweet That! The aim of all our songs is that the Word of Christ would dwell in us richly.Ā -Ā Tweet That! āDuring worship planning, find all the ways you can to help people engage in meaningful ways with Godās Word.Ā -Ā Tweet That! During our services people should be built into Christ, not into us.Ā -Ā Tweet That! In our services we have nothing better to give people than the knowledge of God revealed through Jesus Christ.Ā -Ā Tweet That!
8/1/2016 ā¢ 39 minutes, 47 seconds
Announcement - NAME CHANGE!
Ā Big news! The Worship Team Podcast is now the Worship Leader Training Podcast!Ā When I started this podcast, I had it in mind to train my team members and team members from other churches. However, it quickly became apparent that I had much more to say to worship leaders than to team members. I have decided to change the name of the podcast to better reflect the content and make it easier for worship leaders to find.Ā My hope is to build an archive of helpful and relevant topics that will help new worship leaders do their job better, and remind seasoned worship leaders of things they probably already know, but that are good to hear again. FYI, I record my episodes months in advance, so I have one more episode with Bob Kauflin that will be branded "Worship Team Podcast", then on to a new a bright future! Thanks for being a faithful listener! Find me on Twitter at @wltpodcast Ā Direct DownloadāLink to iTunes
7/5/2016 ā¢ 2 minutes, 7 seconds
Worship Leader Roundtable - Auditions
Ā Our first worship leader roundtable is all about auditions. Four worship pastors from different churches discuss how they do auditions in their church. What mediums do they use to announce their auditions? What does the lead up process look like? What does the actual audition look like? How do they tell people no? What happens after the audition? All these questions are answered on this episode of the Worship Team Podcast! Our Roundtable Guests:Brenton Collyer -Ā @brentoncollyerĀ -Ā www.brentoncollyer.comChris Vacher -Ā @chrisfromcanadaĀ -Ā www.chrisfromcanada.comJustin Bell -Ā @justinemerybellĀ Resources:Ā Audition For Change E-Book (by Chris Vacher)Audition Email Template from C4 ChurchCalvary Monterey Online Worship ApplicationCalvary Nexus Audition DocumentsCypress Church Audition DocumentsāSierra Church Online Application Ā Direct Download āPLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES!
7/1/2016 ā¢ 50 minutes, 10 seconds
The Power and Importance of Personal Worship w/ Stephen Miller
Ā We all know that private worship is supposed to fuel our public ministry, but some days our times with God are dry, boring, distracted or distant. Stephen Miller joins us to discuss the power and importance of personal worship and give us some tips for keeping our walk with Jesus fresh and vibrant! Connect with Stephen online:Ā www.stephen-miller.com@stephenmillerLiberating King - AmazonWorship Leaders We Are Not Rock Stars - Amazon Ā Direct DownloadLink to āiTunes Ā Ā Jesus sets the precedent for being extremely busy with ministry, yet making time for the Father!Ā - Tweet That!Ā Private worship is the foundation of our public ministry.Ā - Tweet That!Ā Many worship leaders aren't exactly sure how to worship God OFF the stage.Ā Ā - Tweet That!Ā They are called Spiritual Disciplines for a reason. Disciplines are hard!Ā - Tweet That!Ā Look for under-utilized blocks of time that you can use to be with the Father.Ā - Tweet That!Ā One reason for feeling distant from God could be unrepentant sin.Ā - Tweet That!Ā Don't be afraid to try different things to keep your quiet times fresh.Ā - Tweet That!Ā Sometimes we feel dry because we are too lazy to chase down the wonder.Ā - Tweet That!Ā ****Ā Check Out My Free New E-Book "Crafting Incredible Worship Sets"Ā ****
6/1/2016 ā¢ 37 minutes, 11 seconds
How to Leave Your Church Well
Ā There comes a day for most Worship Leaders when they have to leave their current ministry assignment. Very few worship leaders get to serve the same congregation for 40 years. Sometimes the leaving is painful, under less-than-ideal circumstances. Other times, it is a joyous launching and hope-filled transition into an exciting new season. Whichever the case, it is vitally important that we leave our churches well. We should do everything in our power to leave well and set our churches up for success when we're gone. Today, our long-time guest Brenton Collyer joins us and we give you a step-by-step guide for how to leave your church well.Ā Check out Brenton's new blog for worship leaders: www.brentoncollyer.com Direct DownloadāLink to iTunes Ā Ā The grass is not greener at some other church! The grass is greener where you water it!Ā -Tweet That!Ā Most worship leaders donāt stay at one church for 40 years. When you leave, leave well. Ā -Tweet That!Ā Donāt make this decision in isolation! Seek godly counsel inside and outside of your church! Ā -Tweet That!Ā Ā Work closely with your pastor to determine the plan for the months after you leave. Ā -Tweet That!Ā When leaving your church, make every effort to publicly be unified. Ā -Tweet That!Ā
4/17/2016 ā¢ 36 minutes, 57 seconds
5 Qualities Of A Good Congregational Song
Ā With so many great new worship songs out there, there's a temptation to grab whatever is flashy and cool and throw it into your next worship set; but we must be much more intentional about the songs we choose and introduce to our congregation. We are the "Gatekeepers" of our church's "worship vocabulary". We put the words on their lips that shape their theology and view of God, so we must be very intentional. In this episode, I give 5 questions that you should ask before introducing that new song, as well as a few tips for the song curation and introduction process. Enjoy, and please share with anyone who may be helped by this episode! Ā āĀ Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā There are many great songs. But that doesnāt automatically make them great congregational songs. Ā -Tweet That!Ā We are the gatekeepers of our churches' "worship vocabulary". We must be intentional about the songs we put on their lips. Ā -Tweet That!Ā Your church's master song list should containĀ a "balanced diet" of theological themes. Ā -Tweet That!Ā Before you introduce that song, ask: Is it Biblical, Is it clear, Is it singable, Is it God-centered,Ā Is it necessary?Ā Ā -Tweet That!
4/1/2016 ā¢ 20 minutes, 45 seconds
How To Be More Organized and Productive w/ David Santistevan
Ā David SantistevanĀ joins us this month to discuss organization, productivity, and efficiency as a worship leader. Many musicians have a bad rap for being lazy and disorganized, but this should NOT be the case in the Church!Ā David is the host of the well-known āBeyond Sunday Podcastā (a podcast for worship leaders that you should DEFINITELY be listening to), as well as an author, blogger, worship leader, songwriter, album producer, music instructor and family man! So David clearly knows a lot about time management and productivity! In this episode we talk about why organization and productivity matter for Worship Leaders, how to set goals, the difference between consumers and creators, fighting distraction and staying focused, tips and tools for being efficient with your tasks and time, keeping people and God first while chasing God-sized dreams, and keeping your motives pure while you seek to do something BIG for the kingdom of God. If you like the episode, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes. Be sure to check out David online at: www.davidsantistevan.comĀ Beyond Sunday PodcastTwitter @dsantistevanĀ Worship Keys LessonsāAlison Park WorshipĀ Helpful Apps: Google Calendar, Evernote, Wunderlist, Planning Center, Momentum, Stay Focused Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā There is a difference between busyness & productivity. Productivity has VISION attached to it. Ā -Tweet That! Productive people's days don't happen by accident. Everything is planned from start to finish. Ā -Tweet That! Take the hours you use for "consumption" and begin using them for creation. Ā -Tweet That! The best way to fight against distractions is to remove them completely. Ā Ā -Tweet That! Ask this question: does this thing I'm about to do move me toward accomplishing one of my goals?Ā -Tweet That! Donāt get so productive that you neglect people in the process. Ā -Tweet That! God is more interested in who you are becoming than what you are doing. Ā -Tweet That!
3/1/2016 ā¢ 42 minutes, 24 seconds
What Good Worship Leaders Focus On Between Sundays w/ Chris Vacher
Ā Being an effective worship leader involves SO much more than just leading songs on Sunday mornings. Today we talk to Chris Vacher, award-winning blogger and Creative Arts Pastor at C4 Church, about what it takes to be a great worship leader when OFF the platform. TheĀ otherĀ parts of the job, like pastoring your team, keeping your walk with Jesus authentic, constantly learning, and making sure you are caring for your own family. Enjoy the wisdom from Chris as he gives us some things to focus on (and work on) in between Sundays. Make sure to keep up with Chris online by using the links below.Ā Chris on Twitter: @chrisfromcanadaChris' Blog: www.chrisfromcanada.com Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Being on the stage is an important part of what we do, but it's HARDLY the main thing we do. -Tweet That! 4 things effective worship leaders do between Sundays: private worship, pastor people, grow/learn, & enjoy family -Tweet That!Ā Ā Ā
2/3/2016 ā¢ 29 minutes, 51 seconds
Songwriting For Your Church w/ Stephen Duncan
Ā Publisher of the Year, Stephen Duncan, joins us from Nashville to discuss the ins and outs of writing great, God-honoring worship songs for your congregation. Every congregation is unique and is walking through a unique set of experiences and circumstances. It is vital that we as the worship leaders give our church the language and words to express their prayers to God. Find Stephen Online:www.nextlevelsongs.com - song critiques, mentorships, conferences, and worship coachingFacebookTwitter Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Songs are time-capsules, altars, weapons and medicine.Ā - Tweet That! Songs meet people where they are at and yet move them one step closer to Christ.Ā - Tweet That! Our job is to put the truths on our people's lips that they need to be singing. - Tweet That! Ā
1/1/2016 ā¢ 48 minutes, 49 seconds
Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Senior Pastors and Worship Leaders
Ā We've all heard horror stories of the wars that go on behind closed doors between worship leaders and their senior pastors. What's the deal?! Why can't worship leaders and senior pastors get along? Today we talk with Ben Sobels, Senior Pastor of Cypress Church, about what it takes to have a great relationship with your closest ally in ministry. If you're a worship leader struggling with your senior pastor, or if you're a senior pastor wanting to have a better relationship with your worship leader, this episode is for you! Feel free to pass it on to anyone you know who is struggling with this issue.Ā Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes
12/1/2015 ā¢ 43 minutes, 37 seconds
The Ultimate Guide To In Ear Monitors For Churches
Ā What's the big deal with in ear monitors? Does your church need them to be musically viable? On today's episode we talk to Taylor Knight, Technical Director of Harvest Bible Chapel and sound engineer for Vertical Church Band, about the popularity of in ear monitors, the pros and cons that they bring in a church environment, the different set-ups you can buy for your budget, how to get the best sound out of your current gear and more. The hope is that by the end of the episode you'll know whether or not in ear monitors are right for your church, and if they are, how you can get started! Enjoy the episode, and please feel free to leave us a rating on iTunes if you have found this podcast helpful!Ā Contact Taylor on Twitter -Ā @taylorknight_ Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Gear Referenced:Avioms Allen and Heath ME-1s Shure PSM1000 Shure PSM300 1964's Ultimate Ears Westone Shure SM-81 Audio Technica Shotgun Mic
11/1/2015 ā¢ 53 minutes, 53 seconds
Getting The Best Out of Your Current Worship Team w/ Jason Houtsma
Ā Worship Leaders often pray for God to send some new, professional musicians to their church and onto their teams, but what if God wants us to change our prayer? Maybe instead of praying for new, better musicians, we should ask God to help us be faithful to train and pour into the ones He's already entrusted to us! It's all about stewardship today; taking what God has currently given you and cultivating it to be the best that it can be. Jason Houtsma of Worship Artistry joins us to share some practical ways to get the best out of your team! Contact Jason:www.worshipartistry.com@worshipa_jason Ā Direct Download Link to iTunes Ā Ā It's not about wanting something better, but WORKING to make what you currently have better! Ā -Tweet That! What we have available can dictate WHATĀ we do, but it shouldnāt dictate the quality we can do it withĀ -Tweet That! Worship Leaders, it's never been about the product of the music, but about the people who make the music. -Tweet That!Ā
9/7/2015 ā¢ 37 minutes, 34 seconds
Multigenerational Worship Leading
Ā Healthy churches are filled with people from multiple generations: Ā from Great-grandparents to newborn babies. How can we as worship leaders lead both young and old to sing together and actually enjoy it? That's what we talk about today on the Worship Team Podcast! Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes Ā Ā Your goal is not musical coolness, but congregational engagement! Ā - Tweet That!Ā Get down from the stage and get to know the people in your congregation. If they trust you, they will let you lead them. Ā - Tweet That! If youāre going to introduce change to your congregation, do it with sensitivity and slowness. Ā - Tweet That! The power of the song is in its familiarity to the people of that generation. Don't change the melody of a hymn! Ā - Tweet That!Ā Your worship team should look like a cross section of your congregation. Ā - Tweet That! Lights down in worship makes it an individual experience. Lights up makes it a corporate experience. Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet That!Ā
8/5/2015 ā¢ 26 minutes, 20 seconds
Transitions - Why They Matter and How To Master Them
Ā Transitions between songs are one of the most important, and often the most overlooked, part of crafting a great worship service. Today, Brenton Collyer and I discuss why transitions matter, and give some very practical tips for making them as smooth and seamless as possible. Plus, a few cool ideas that you can try out in your next worship service! Enjoy the episode, and please feel free to leave a comment in the comments section.Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunesRelative Keys ChartLoop Community Cues Pack Ā Ā Transitions are one of the mostĀ under plannedĀ yet most vital parts of a worship service. -Tweet That! The smoother your transitions the more immersive your worship sets can be.Ā -Tweet That! Bad transitions can rip people out of a time of worship. Ā -Tweet That! Well planned transitions can turn a good worship service into a great one.Ā -Tweet That!
5/27/2015 ā¢ 41 minutes, 30 seconds
Humility, Brokenness and Authenticity As A Leader
Ā What does God desire in our worship and worship leading? One word: BROKENNESS. "You will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;Ā you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.Ā The sacrifices of God areĀ a broken spirit;Ā a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Ā - Psalm 51:16-17 In our worship and worship leading, God desiresĀ us to be humble, dependent, reliant, weak and broken. This is very opposedĀ to what we find in the church today. Church / Worship Leaders are bold, self-reliant, have all the answers, and are on a mission to change the world. But are we fooling ourselves? Today we talk with our friend Sam Salerno about embracing, even boasting in, our brokenness, weakness and dependance on God. No self-righteousness allowed. Dive into the deep end and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes Ā Ā We've created a false religious system that says "if you're a church leader, you can't have any struggles.āĀ -Tweet That! Fear about what others think about us causes us to hide, but hiding breaks intimacy, with people and with God.Ā -Tweet That! True gospel love is being fully known, and fully accepted. Ā -Tweet That! When we "let it out of the bag", others can be honest about their struggles too. Ā -Tweet That! Worship that is pleasing to God comes from aĀ place of brokenness (Ps.Ā 51:17) Ā -Tweet That! If you want to be part of the kingdom of God, you have to be broken. (Mt 5:3)Ā Ā -Tweet That! God created the world out of nothing and as long as we remain nothing, he can make something out of us. -Ā Martin Luther Ā -Tweet That! Godās goodness shines through when people see that we arenāt the good ones. Ā -Tweet That!
4/29/2015 ā¢ 36 minutes, 12 seconds
What To Do When A Team Member Sins
Ā Every one of your team members has sin in their life (including you!) but where does it cross the line to where someone should no longer be serving on the worship team? How should we address the issue, and is there a process of restoration we can follow to return the team member to service? What does all this look like in practice? These are some of the questions we will be answering in today's episode. If you are a worship leader wanting wisdom on how to deal with this delicate issue, or simply a team member wanting to better understand your spiritual responsibility to your church, this episode is for you! Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes Ā Ā Your team members are not just musicians to fill slots, but people to pastor - Tweet That! Taking someone off your team for a time is a restorative process, not a punitive process - Tweet That! When a team member sins they need to: Repent, Reflect, Rest and Restore. - Tweet That! Worship team members should be held to the same biblical standard as deacons, since functionally they are deacons! - Tweet That!Ā
4/16/2015 ā¢ 36 minutes, 36 seconds
Multiply Your Ministry Effectiveness
Ā Want to do 100 times more ministry than you're currently doing? Want to have a massiveĀ impact on the kingdom of God that long outlasts you? Then you have to learn how to multiply yourself! In today's episode, I talk to Justin Bell, worship pastor of Calvary Nexus, about how he went from only 3 worship teamsĀ to 12 worship teams and 15 new worship leaders in 10 years! As worship leaders (and disciples of Jesus), we must learn how to multiply ourselves and continue our ministry through other people!Ā Enjoy the conversation and feel free to leave us your thoughts in the comments section! Connect with Justin Bell on Twitter @justinemerybell Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes Ā Ā Ā Jesus didnāt do all the ministry by himself, and neither should we.Ā - Tweet That! The mark of a great leader is what legacy they have left after they're gone.Ā - Tweet That! How would your ministry do next Sunday if you got hit by a bus today?Ā - Tweet That! It takes great humility to raise up other leaders who may grow up to be better than you!Ā - Tweet That! Having multiple worship leaders gives variety and freshness to your churchās worship experiences. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet That! Having different worship leaders ministers to different types of people within the congregation. Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet That! There needs to be a clear pathway that takes musicians from the pews all the way to worship leadership.Ā - Tweet That! Are you investing musically in the youth of your church? They are your next worship leaders!Ā - Tweet That!
2/4/2015 ā¢ 48 minutes, 27 seconds
Playing In Parts - How To Sound Like A Professional Band
Ā Want to help your worship team sound more professional? Then it's time to start arranging and playing in "parts". Churches are filled with extremely talented musicians, but very few of those musicians have any experience playing in the context of a band, so a lot of worship teams just stand on the stage and play chords together. Music is meant to be so much more than just playing the chords on your chord charts! In this episode Brenton Collyer and I tackle what it means to play in parts and give some practical tips to help you begin creating more beautiful music arrangements for your church! Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunesShow Notes Ā Ā Music can be soĀ much more than just playing the chords on the chord chart! Ā - Tweet That! Playing in parts means youāre playing something different and complimentary to what the other instruments are playing. Ā - Tweet That! The more musicians on the stage, the less each one will need to play. Ā - Tweet That! Good musicians figure out a specific part to play for each section of the song, and then they always play it the same. Ā - Tweet That! If everyone is playing a simple complimentary part, when you put those parts together it creates a cohesive, beautiful, well crafted whole. Ā - Tweet That! Just because you have the ability to play something complicated doesnāt mean you should. Ā - Tweet That! Serve the song!Ā Play what the song needs, not what you want. Ā - Tweet That! Often the simplest part is the best part. Ā - Tweet That! Before you play something, make sure it needs to be there, and if it does, put your heart and soul into it.Ā Ā - Tweet That!Ā The difference between a player, and a professional is the professionalĀ knows how to listen! Ā - Tweet That!
1/8/2015 ā¢ 47 minutes, 23 seconds
8 Tricks to Improve Your Stage Presence
Ā How do you look on stage? Is your body language helping or hindering people from worship? Ā We communicate much more with our bodies than we do our words. That's why as worship leaders and worship team members we must care about improving our stage presence! In this episode (Episode 5) we tackle 8 tricks to help you improve your stage presence, so you can lead your church more effectively! Enjoy and pass it along to someone else! Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā How we hold ourselves on stage canĀ either help or hinder people in worship. Ā -Tweet That! Use your body as a tool to lead people, rather than a distraction to dissuade people. Ā -Tweet That! We help the congregation engage passionately when we show them how. Ā -Tweet That! Only 7% of our communication is conveyed through our words, the rest is nonverbal. Ā Ā -Tweet That! As worship leaders we must care about our stage presence.Ā We must learn to use our bodies in a way that helps people connect with Jesus! Ā The difficult balance is being the leader of the room without being the center of attention. Ā -Tweet That!
12/10/2014 ā¢ 28 minutes, 7 seconds
Creating A Culture of Musical Excellence
Ā Does God care how our music sounds? Should we? In today's episode we tackle the theology / philosophy of musical excellence in worship, as well as some practical tips to creating a culture of excellence in your worship team. Brenton Collyer, Worship Pastor of Calvary Monterey, jumps in on the conversation to offer some valuable insights! Don't miss it! To learn more about Brenton and his ministry visit www.calvary.com or follow him on Twitter atĀ @BrentonCollyerĀ Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā "Musical excellence does not mean musical extravagance." Ā Ā -Ā Tweet that! "We should give God our best because He gave us His best!" Ā Ā -Ā Tweet that! "Leading worship is 1) Pointing people towards God, and 2) removing as many distractions as humanly possible." Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet that! "When we create what is beautiful and excellent we always point people back to the One who is beautiful and excellent." Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet that! "Your team is only as strong as your weakest link. Everyone needs to push toward growth together."Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā - Tweet that!
11/21/2014 ā¢ 40 minutes, 58 seconds
3 Things About Prophetic Worship
Ā With churches like Bethel and Jesus Culture gaining in popularity and influencing the worship climate, there has been a growingĀ interest in "Prophetic Worship". But what is prophetic worship?Ā Are there any scriptures that can give us insight into this intriguing topic? That's exactly what we'll be tackling in today's episode. So jump in and enjoy the conversation!Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Ā Prophetic worship is expressing Godās heart to the people through the medium of music. Ā - Tweet That! The ministry was prophecy, the tool was music. 1 Chron 25. Ā Ā - Tweet That! Use the word of God, paired with the emotion of musicĀ to express Godās heart to the people. Ā - Tweet That! Express Godās heart through what you play! "Donāt just play it, pray it!ā Ā Ā - Tweet That! All of the prophets were trained and skilled in music for the Lord. 1 Chron 25:7. Ā - Tweet That! Know the Lord, know your instrument, know your people! Ā - Tweet That!
11/1/2014 ā¢ 14 minutes, 58 seconds
6 Tips For Great Worship Team Rehearsals
Ā Worship Teams spend lots of time in rehearsals, so it's important that our rehearsals are as efficient and effective as possible! In today's episode we cover 6 tips that will hopefully help you run more effective rehearsals! Ā Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Ā Ā Equip your team to show up prepared by being prepared yourself. Leaders, be ahead of the game! Ā -Tweet That!Ā Leaders, figure out transitions and partsĀ before your band arrives, so they donāt have to stand around waiting. Ā -Tweet That! A good start to rehearsalĀ can lead to a great rehearsal! Be prepared to start!Ā Ā -Tweet That! Put a pencil on every musicianās music stand and make sure they take notes!Ā Ā -Tweet That! Respect your team members' time. Keep the rehearsal moving forward!Ā Ā Ā -Tweet That! Donāt stay alone with someone of the opposite sex after rehearsal to work on a part! Ā Ā -Tweet That!
11/1/2014 ā¢ 23 minutes, 40 seconds
7 Traits of a Good Worship Team Member
Ā What are the traits of a good worship team member? In this episode, we explore 7 important characteristics of someone who wants to serve on their churchās worship team. If youāre a worship team member who is wanting to grow to be a bigger blessing to your team, or if youāre a worship leader looking to add new players to your team, this episode is for you! Direct DownloadLink to iTunes Ā Ā Ā Character, Craft, Commitment, Coachability, Chemistry, Charisma, & Communication. The traits of a good team member! Ā Ā - Tweet That! If someone isn't honoring God with their lifeĀ they shouldnāt be on the stage. Ā - Tweet That! Good team members play what serves the song, not what serves their ego. Ā Ā - Tweet That! If youāre just going to church on the weeks youāre scheduled to play, somethingās wrong! Ā Ā - Tweet That! Good team members respond quickly to communication. Ā -Ā Tweet That! If you have an issueĀ with your worship leader, talk with your worship leader about it, not others! Ā Ā - Tweet That! Itās important to have people on your worship team who enjoy being together.Ā Ā - Tweet That! Before Sunday, make sure potential team members have a natural, confident presence on the stage. Ā Ā - Tweet That!
