“Plan your setlist based on what your pastor is preaching on.” That’s the advice I USED TO give.

As I’ve grown in my understanding of corporate worship over the past few years, I’ve realized that that’s actually not very good advice.

There’s a much better way to pick worship songs for your service. And the good news is - you don’t have to wait for your pastor to get you what he’s preaching on to pick your songs!

That's why, over on the Leading Worship Well YouTube channel, I just released a video called "I quit planning songs based on the sermon topic. Here’s why."⁠

In the video, I'll share with you the new way I’ve been picking songs for my worship service. I think this way better disciples the Church during our corporate gatherings. And, because you don’t have to wait for your pastor to tell you what he’s preaching on, you can plan your services weeks in advance.

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