Hello, friends! Thursday really snuck up on me this week! I hope each and every one of you are leaning into God’s presence and feasting on His Word more than ever before. You and those around you will benefit. For those of us who are worship pastors and worship leaders, there are seemingly countless responsibilities … More The Focus is Jesus; Leading Worship, 012

Hey worship leader chums & co, I feel continually blessed that I am able to share so much of my heart with you. The discipline of writing week after week actually makes me keenly alert to what is going on around me, and for that I am thankful. Of course I always feel honored, so … More Natural Progression in Worship Sets; Leading Worship, 011

Hello from Seattle!  Can I hear it for the Seahawks’ victory at the Superbowl?  The entire city of Seattle has been going absolutely crazy for days now…  I love it!! Recently I blogged about why we ought to introduce new songs to our churches, and today I want to build on that, specifically how to … More Introducing a New Song: Leading Worship, 010

Hey, friends! It has been a while since I blogged specifically about principles I have learned regarding leading worship.  I have blogged about the importance of song selection, creating “selah” moments, using worship to teach theology, and cultivating a worship climate, among other topics… and now here is installment #8. As believers, we understand that the … More Bible-Based: Leading Worship, 008