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Song Check, Live!
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Sounding Board: Worship Leader for Hire?
Learn what important questions to ask when hiring a prospective worship leader to make sure he or she is the right fit for your church.
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Song Stories
Song Story: "All Praise to God"
Billy Foote, writer of "You Are My King (Amazing Love)," talks about influences, inspirations, and the story behind "All Praise to God."
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Previous Articles
Capturing the Moment
There is an art in seizing the unpredictable moment of inspiration. By Brenton Brown
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Worship Leader Profile- Gangai Victor
In this Worship Leader Profile, we focus on Gangai Victor and his journey of worship leading all the way from India.
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Anthems for All Occasions
Summer is here, and it's time to plan your choral calendar. Warren Anderson gives you the must haves for the upcoming year.
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The Art of the Story
The arts may be loosing their place in schools, but do they still have a role in the Church?
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Copyright: Team Legalities
Is your CD-burning or Xerox-copying for rehearsals illegal? You need this guide.
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Tips for Smooth and Effective Rehearsals
From devotions to respecting time commitments, Carlton Dillard offers a few tips and tricks.
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In Sync
A song set can go disturbingly wrong if the team is out of sync. Andy Chamberlin gives a few tips to avoid such a distraction.
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The Audition Process
Lincoln Brewster shares a few tips about making the most out of the seemingly daunting experience of the worship team audition process.
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Come, Now is the Time for Blogging
Mark Roberts explains why the world of blogging can be a helpful tool for you and your ministry and how to get started.
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Table Talk
We got a chance to talk with Ayiesha Woods about her feelings of music and the effects it has on our souls. She shares her definition of the Christian Music industry, being nominated for a Grammy, and her role as worshiper of Christ.
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Culture and Christianity
"All culture is God's culture in that it occurs in His world under His authority," says Peacock as he explores the responsibility of Christians to be culture-makers, not culture-dividers.
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How To Build Your Volunteers
Recruiting and retaining volunteers can be one of any worship leader's biggest challenges. Join Laura Story as she offers her seasoned insight and encouragement
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From Under Your Tree to Around the World
Want to make Christmas more than gifts? Here are a few places you can purchase gifts for a cause; giving to those with the least and celebrating the incarnation in a way that makes sense.
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What Our Church Architecture Says About Our Worship
Every century has a history of church walls that tells about their church culture. Do we make decisions today in our buildings that will tell others how and what we worshiped?
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Song Story: Everlasting God
Brenton Brown's "Everlasting God" was the first Christian song to be recognized at the London Awards Ceremony, was nominated for the 2008 "Worship Song of the Year", and is being used by worship leaders all over the globe. Find out the story behind this esteemed praise song.
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Behind CompassionArt
Worship Leader got together with Martin Smith to discuss the heart and purpose behind his newest project, CompassionArt.
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Jars of Clay: Music, Message, and Mercy Ministry
Cross International's mission is to do away with poverty by teaming up with pastors and minstries around the world. Dan Haseltine, lead singer of Jars of Clay talks about what they are doing to join the cause.
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Letters From Sydney: Priorities
Darlene Zschech reminds us Who is our first priority in the busy world we live in.
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20/20 Vision
When it comes to the biblical vision of worship, we need to make sure our vision is 20/20.
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Worship and Money
Dr. Mark Roberts gives a perspective on biblical worship and money. Can the two co-exist?
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Stewardship: Questions to Ask Before You Spend
We all love cool gear, but do we need it?
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Nia Allen
 Nia Allen Sings "Made Me Glad" at the NWLC 2008!
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Passion's Place in Worship
Is there such a thing as too much passion in a worship service?
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Part 2: Marcos Witt at the NWLC 2008
The follow-up to part one of Marcos Witt's talk at the National Worship Leader Conference 2008.
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The Worship 2.0 Well
We all know that Facebook exists, but discover why it exists in this incisive look at Web 2.0 and worship.
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Blogging, Twitter, and Social Networking—A Place for Worship?
We can use all things for good, but does that include the Internet? Worship artist Vicky Beeching, expands her June article and tells us how we can do acts of worship, online more>
The Creative Component Behind One World, One God (Part 3)
The final part in the three part series of worship Leader Ken Reynolds and the writing journey of his newest album. Part two of the three part series of the story behind One World, One God by Ken Reynolds.
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Worship 2.0 Leaders and Innovators
 Consider this an online primer for worship ministry and how it will be impacted by the Internet in the next decade.
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More Than My Response
Song DISCovery columnist Glenn Packiam offers three suggestions on how to make sure Christ is the center of your services of worship.
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Great Texts on Worship: Psalm 105:1-6
Part two in an exclusive seven-part worship series on the great biblical texts on worship written by renowned theologian, Hughes Oliphant Old. more>
Rethinking "Every Tribe and Tongue"
Pulled from personal experience, Glenn Packiam delves into the many nuances of taking worship to the world.
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Worship in the Dark
God promises to be even in the darkest places on earth. Who is with Him and learn how to worship in the dark. By Ted Haddock more>
Song Story, "God of Justice"
The story behind the inspiration and writing of Tim Hughes' worship song, "God of Justice."
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Great Texts on Worship: John 4:24
What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth? Part 4 of the Great Texts on Worship series by Rev. Hughes Oliphant Old. more>
Story Songs
Brenton Brown, the writer of songs like "Everlasting God" and "Your Love Is Amazing," gives insight on writing the "Story Song."
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A Better Vintage
Discover why singing a New Song is a worthy mission statement for any worship leader.
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Where Angels Fear to Tread
The age of networked, online church is here. What do you need to be aware of as we move into the next decade of Christian communication?
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Todd Agnew and SD 82
 Short video of Todd Agnew talking about his favorite track on Song DISCovery 82 and how it can be used in your ministry. more>
Musical Caravanning
Learn how to create a songwriting night where people gather to create community and devotional art from their hearts, without fear. more>
Great Texts on Worship #7
Exodus 20:1-1 The Law of Moses is basic to any understanding of the Bible, but what does it mean with regards to worship?
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Purple Praise
Guitar players, ever wonder if when to use Hendrix style double stops in worship? Wonder no longer.
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Song Story:
Get the story behind one of David Crowder*Band's seminal worship songs.
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Worship Leader or Worship Pastor?
The challenge of authentic transformation happens in the trenches of weekly coaching, encouraging, and serving the people in your own local church family. This is the value of a worship pastor.
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Giving from the Overflow
Worship leaders pour out emotions and heart every week in an attempt to help others encounter God. But where does your strength come from?
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Learning to Sing
How can you lead worship in a way that connects money, justice, and worship? Tim Hughes explores this topic.
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A Brief History of the American Hymn
Without and understanding of our history, we have no real understanding of who we are today. The preeminent scholar on the history of Christianity in the U.S. gives a brief overview of the American hymn. more>
High Levels of Excellence
What is the relationship between technical and musical excellence and maintaining transparency to allow the message of Jesus to take center stage?
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The Making of Radiant
Worship leader Josh Fox hits the ins and outs of what it takes to put together a quality worship CD as an independent artist.
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Return of the Folk
 See this custom video designed to complement the July/August issue of Worship Leader magazine. Featuring Duke University Theologian, Stanley Hauerwas, and created by The Work of the People.
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