One thing I say frequently to our church, to our church leaders, and to various worship leaders and teams that I partner with is “if we get too far away from the Person and work of Christ, then we’ve simply gotten too far away.” Sometimes we may feel that we “graduate” from talking about the … More The Cross of Christ
Hey everyone, Here we sit in the middle of November. 2013 has blitzed through so quickly! Based on the feedback of my posts “Top Worship Songs of 2013… So Far” and “Fast Songs for Worship,” I figured it may be helpful to compile a giant end-of-the-year list featuring the best of the best of 2013. … More Top Worship Songs of 2013
Hey friends, I’ve been reflecting a lot as a worship pastor on building a “worship climate”… setting the stage for people to encounter the presence of the living God. In a sense, all of the worshiper’s revelation of Christ risen and exalted is determined by God, but paradoxically, the worshiper can experience as much of … More A Worship Climate: Leading Worship, 007
Hey friends, Today I am thrilled to have a guest post written by Stephen Luna, the Student Ministries Pastor at Maranatha Worship Center in Kansas. We went to college together, and I remember how inclusive he was – always looking for ways to include others and involve people. He truly has a pastor’s heart. I … More Right Friend, Wrong Place: Stephen Luna
“…I am with you all the days (perpetually, uniformly, and on every occasion), to the [very] close and consummation of the age. Amen (so let it be)” (Matthew 28:20). Those words of Jesus are so profound. They are the last recorded words of Christ in the Gospel of Matthew, and what a great note to … More An Everyday God
Joshua Watts 