The word "worship" is often thrown out in generality these days. And in the void of substance, preconceived notions about what worship is slowly encroach on the true definition. These assumptions subtly skew our vision of what worship truly is. That's why it's important to understand what worship is not. Especially if we are worship leaders - we should know what worship is and isn't!…

So, you've finally introduced a new song to your church. You went through the entire process: you determined it was a great congregational worship song. You introduced it to your church even before they showed up to church on Sunday morning (by utilizing social media and gatherings outside of Sunday morning). You felt confident in what you said before you led it for the first time. The song is officially introduced to your church... now what? Is that the end of the process? Well, there's one more step that you don't want to forget: reviewing the effectiveness of the song you've introduced! How do you do that?…

What are you committed to?

Commitments are things you do even when you don't feel like doing them. They are decisions you make in advance that guide you when you don't know what to do. When you make commitments in moments of clarity, it let's you know what to do in moments of unclarity…

Ever wonder what to say when introducing a new song? How should you do it? Should you even say anything? Or should you just sort of sneak it into your repertoire and hope your church doesn't notice. (Maybe they'll be tricked into actually singing along with it - fingers crossed!)…

Psssttt... Are you a worship leader? I've got a secret to tell you. Actually... I've got a few secrets to tell you. These are things most worship leaders don't realize…

It's easier to make excuses than it is to find a solution to a problem. Are you an excuse maker or a problem solver? When it comes to worship ministry, it often feels like our hands are tied and we can only do certain things. But the truth is, great leaders find solutions to their problems. They might recognize the excuses but they quickly move past them…

Unfortunately, when it comes to worship ministry, criticism is just part of the territory. Everyone has different ideas about what should be done and, therefore, you can't please everyone. So, you might do something that some people really like and others don't. That's just how it is operating in a church with imperfect people (by the way, you're imperfect too!)

You know those times when you lead a new song for the first time on a Sunday? You know it. Your band knows it. But your church doesn't. And it can be a little awkward. They just stand there and stare at you because they simply don't know the song yet. What if there was a way to overcome that problem?…

About 70% of people in America are on social media. (And I assume that statistics are similar in other countries as well) Like it or not, social media has massive implications on our every day lives. It is, in and of itself, neither helpful or hurtful. It can be used both ways. It's simply a tool that we can utilize. So, how can we as worship leaders use it for good?…

You've heard it said before - "work smarter not harder." It can be hard to plan a worship service. There are a lot of decisions to make and a ton of different variables that come into play. Maybe you find yourself just putting it off until the last minute and then on Saturday night you pick a couple songs out…

Ever wonder how often you should be introducing new worship songs to your church? There are so many to choose from and hundreds more being written every day. With endless options, it seems like you could introduce a new song every week. And you could... but you shouldn't. So how often should you introduce new songs?…

Getting to know your church is one of the most important things you can do as a worship leader. Each church is unique. And that's why it's so important to figure out what makes the people of your church... well... the people of your church…

Do you know that "how to be an effective worship leader" is one of the most searched for topics around worship leading? Isn't that encouraging to know that worship leaders all around the world simply want to get better?

There are so many facets to leading worship it's hard to come up with a definitive guide to say "if you do these things, you will be effective in your worship leading." However, there are several qualities that effective worship leaders exhibit…

Ever feel tired from leading worship but you think to yourself, "Eh... I don't need a week off. I'm just not feeling it this week." But too often, that thought happens week after week after week. And suddenly, you haven't taken a week off for 2 years because "this is just a season right?" So, how do you know when you need a week off?…

Do you ever look at all the songs you could possibly introduce to your church and get overwhelmed? I mean there are literally millions of songs... how are you supposed to choose?…

Sometimes worship leaders make mistakes. There. I said it. And sometimes, they don't just make mistakes, they make them over and over again. And the worst part is that, often times, you don't even know that you're making them…

As a worship leader, you are often in front of other people. As much as you try to make yourself invisible and get out of the way, people are still watching you. And that time where you are leading people and modeling worship IS really important. But, sometimes, it's easy for that to become all we focus on.

I wanted to elaborate a bit more on my philosophy behind gear. So, over on the Leading Worship Well YouTube channel, I just released a video called "Worship Ministry On A Limited budget | 3 Reasons Having A Limited Budget Is Helpful."…

Looking for a new worship leading podcast to listen to? Check out Worship Leader 101 hosted by Tim Lucas of Worship Deeper!…

Now that we are finally officially into the summer season, maybe you've noticed some effects. People are away on vacation so attendance is lower. Your normal church programming may be taking a break. There's not as much that you need to regularly plan for and so it feels like you've got a lot of time (or maybe not a lot but slightly more than you've previously had)…