Archive for the ‘worship leading’ Category

Lenten Traditions

16, Feb 2010

Some ideas for worship over Lent… First of all, use Lent as an opportunity to explore different musical worship styles than you are accustomed to. Chant the Psalms, particularly Psalm 51. Explore Taize, which is Scriptural and beautiful. Unearth some classic Lenten hymns, and pick those hymns which speak best of the season (“Lord Who [...]

Introducing (new) songs, connecting to worship, and changing lives

18, Aug 2009

One of the points of feedback we were talking about at the WAM dinner on Sunday was how we are not consistently good at giving intros to songs and connecting it to scripture, or helping the congregation see how the song can help them worship God. Not all of us are good at speaking off [...]

Use songs that the people don’t like

3, Aug 2009

Sing the songs their flesh doesn’t want to hear, sing the songs that wreak havoc in their hearts. Our worship should be a dance of repentance, praise and honor. Worship leaders, seek to have Jesus preeminent in all things, all things. What songs are you playing now that challenge the congregation and confront their idols? [...]


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