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The Making of Radiant
Written By: Josh Fox
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
Written By: The Work of the People
 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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High Levels of Excellence
Written By: Brian Steckler
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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A Brief History of the American Hymn
Written By: Dr. Mark Noll
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>
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Learning to Sing
Written By: Tim Hughes
How can you lead worship in a way that connects money, justice, and worship? Tim Hughes explores this topic.
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Giving from the Overflow
Written By: Ken Gulliksen
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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Worship Leader or Worship Pastor?
Written By: By Ross Parsley
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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Purple Praise
Written By: Andy Chamberlain
Guitar players, ever wonder if when to use Hendrix style double stops in worship? Wonder no longer.
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Great Texts on Worship #7
Written By: Rev. Hughes Oliphant Old
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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Todd Agnew and SD 82
Written By: Todd Agnew
 Short video of Todd Agnew talking about his favorite track on Song DISCovery 82 and how it can be used in your ministry. ... more>
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Musical Caravanning
Written By: By Todd Fadel
Learn how to create a songwriting night where people gather to create community and devotional art from their hearts, without fear. ... more>
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Where Angels Fear to Tread
Written By: Chuck Fromm
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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A Better Vintage
Written By: Scotty Smith
Discover why singing a New Song is a worthy mission statement for any worship leader.
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Story Songs
Written By: Brenton Brown
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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Great Texts on Worship: John 4:24
Written By: Rev. Hughes Oliphant Old
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>
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Worship in the Dark
Written By: Ted Haddock
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>
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Rethinking "Every Tribe and Tongue"
Written By: Glenn Packiam
Pulled from personal experience, Glenn Packiam delves into the many nuances of taking worship to the world.
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Great Texts on Worship: Psalm 105:1-6
Written By: Rev. Hughes Oliphant Old
Part two in an exclusive seven-part worship series on the great biblical texts on worship written by renowned theologian, Hughes Oliphant Old.... more>
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Wired For Divine Experience
Written By: Bob Rognlien
One of the pitfalls of technology in worship is losing sight of the fact that worship is first and foremost a human experience with God.... more>
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Lyrical Poetry
Written By: Dr. Mark D. Roberts
Do the Psalms have anything to do with twenty-first century worship technology? Here is a look at Psalm 150 to help us answer that question.
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More Than My Response
Written By: Glenn Packiam
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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"Jesus Saves" Video Tutorial
Written By: Tim Hughes
 The song "Jesus Saves" is featured on Song DISCovery 79. Here Tim Hughes shares a little about the song and teaches how to play it. ... more>
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Worship 2.0 Leaders and Innovators
Written By: Various
 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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The Creative Component Behind One World, One God (Part 3)
Written By: Ken Reynolds
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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The Worship 2.0 Well
Written By: Dr. Chuck Fromm
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?
Written By: Vicky Beeching
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>
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Passion's Place in Worship
Written By: Paul Baloche
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
Written By: Marcos Witt
The follow-up to part one of Marcos Witt's talk at the National Worship Leader Conference 2008.
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Stewardship: Questions to Ask Before You Spend
Written By: Kent Morris
We all love cool gear, but do we need it?
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Nia Allen
Written By: NWLC 2008
 Nia Allen Sings "Made Me Glad" at the NWLC 2008!
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Worship and Money
Written By: Dr. Mark Roberts
Dr. Mark Roberts gives a perspective on biblical worship and money. Can the two co-exist?
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20/20 Vision
Written By: John Chisum
When it comes to the biblical vision of worship, we need to make sure our vision is 20/20.
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Letters From Sydney: Priorities
Written By: Darlene Zschech
Darlene Zschech reminds us Who is our first priority in the busy world we live in.
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Jars of Clay: Music, Message, and Mercy Ministry
Written By: Charles Burg
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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Song Story: Everlasting God
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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
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Worship Leader got together with Martin Smith to discuss the heart and purpose behind his newest project, CompassionArt.
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What Our Church Architecture Says About Our Worship
Written By: By Doug Rowland
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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From Under Your Tree to Around the World
Written By:
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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How To Build Your Volunteers
Written By: Laura Story
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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Culture and Christianity
Written By: Charlie Peacock
"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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Table Talk
Written By: Ayiesha Woods
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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Come, Now is the Time for Blogging
Written By: Dr. Mark D. Roberts
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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The Audition Process
Written By: Lincoln Brewster
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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In Sync
Written By: Andy Chamberlin
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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Tips for Smooth and Effective Rehearsals
Written By: Carlton Dillard
From devotions to respecting time commitments, Carlton Dillard offers a few tips and tricks.
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Copyright: Team Legalities
Written By: Susan Fontaine Godwin
Is your CD-burning or Xerox-copying for rehearsals illegal? You need this guide.
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The Art of the Story
Written By: Tony Guerrero
The arts may be loosing their place in schools, but do they still have a role in the Church?
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Anthems for All Occasions
Written By: Warren Anderson
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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Worship Leader Profile- Gangai Victor
Written By: Worship Leader
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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Capturing the Moment
Written By: Brenton Brown
There is an art in seizing the unpredictable moment of inspiration. By Brenton Brown
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Kiss Me?
Written By: Matt Redman
There are plenty of venues perfect for love songs, but is a worship service one of them? ... more>
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Getting Alone With God
Written By: Joe and Becky Cruse
When the majority of our time is spent ministering or helping others, finding personal time to get alone with God can become a bit overwhelming.
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Practicing His Presence
Written By: Joe Cruse
Before we can lead people we must be followers of the Lord. Pastor Cruse shares the importance of abiding in His presence.
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The Other Side of the Coin
Written By: Worship Leader
Get a deeper understanding of what goes into the industry side of things with one of worship recording's most prominent producers, Ed Cash.
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Simple and Striking
Written By: Morris and Proctor
A few tips on how to get the right visual ambiance without risking optical seizures in your congregation.
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TEAM Ministry
Written By: Joe and Becky Cruse
Many years ago, God gave us an acronym for the word TEAM. Together, Each, Anointed, to Minister. We want to share some of our personal life story and drop into your spirit a few keys we believe are important for building a strong team.... more>
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From the Platform of Faith
Written By: Marcos Witt
Are you sometimes overzealous in your desire to get your congregation in to a state of abandon? Marcos Witt reminds us that we have our jobs, and we should let the Holy Spirit take care of His part.... more>
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Free To Worship: Notes from “Rehearsing for Eternity”
Written By: Ps Joe and Becky Cruse
Since the beginning, God's plan has always been for man to be free to worship His creator. The Garden of Eden, in all its splendor, was a place for man to have fellowship and authority.... more>
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Free To Worship: Notes from “Rehearsing for Eternity”
Written By: Ps Joe and Becky Cruse
Since the beginning, God's plan has always been for man to be free to worship His creator. The Garden of Eden, in all its splendor, was a place for man to have fellowship and authority.... more>
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The Tension of the “Professional Christian”
Written By: Dr. Mark D. Roberts
A commitment to excellence as "professional Christians" requires us to develop our gifts, knowledge and skills, much as would be expected of any professional in any field.
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The Journey
Written By: Brian Doerksen
Tired of trying to make every one of your worship set sound like a weekly top 10 radio program? Brian Doerksen encourages us to focus more on inviting people on a journey.... more>
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Rehearsing for Eternity
Written By: Pastors Joe and Becky Cruse
Let us begin by asking a very important question––why do we worship? ... more>
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How Can We Guarantee A Great 2008?
Written By: Scotty Smith
In 2008, will you trust in the faithfulness of your Savior or resolve to the power of resolution?
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Broken Things
Written By: Kim Hill
It can be in times of brokenness when God chooses to reveal his ultimate calling for your life.
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The Role of the Musician
Written By: Tony Guerrero
Just how important is the role of the musician in the church?
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Choral Resources for Christmas
Written By: Warren Anderson
Just in time for the holiday season, here are a few choral resources for Christmas sure to help your rehearsals run smoothly now and in the future.
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Step In Time
Written By: Andy Chamberlein
Tools in developing timing and rhythm that are essential in advancing your skills with any instrument.
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Passion"
Written By: Matt Redman
Matt Redman talks about writing songs that overflow from a passionate heart
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Maintain Your Focus
Written By: Joe Pace
Joe Pace offers helpful advice and encouragement for worship leaders struggling to maintain focus
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Worship State of Mind
Written By: Martin Smith
Worship Leader Martin Smith encourages people to find their mission and actively answer the call to worship.... more>
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Training Young Musicians
Written By: Andy Chamberlain
Musician Andy Chamberlain offers important advice for young people on the elements that will enhance their musical maturity.
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Warning: You May Not Want to Read This
Written By: By Paul Herman, CCLI
Paul Herman talks about Christian Licensing International and how it offers an easy, cost-effective solution for churches using any form of copyrighted works.... more>
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Devotional: Do It Yourself
Written By: Shaun Groves
Part of your job is working with others. Shaun Groves take an honest look at why we don't like to do this, yet why it's still instrumental in our ministries.
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Sight and Sound
Written By: Kent Morris-
Tony Robinson, Worship Pastor at Rose Heights Church of God, talks about the tools he used to radically transform his church's worship space.
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God’s Word for the State: A Journal Entry
Written By: Vicky Beeching
Vicky Beeching shares her personal account of the inspiration that God gave her while a guest at the 46th Annual California Prayer Breakfast.
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Theology’s Missing Pieces in Worship Songwriting
Written By: Various
What topics do worship songwriters need to write about? We asked some prominent theologians, and here are their answers. ... more>
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In Their Own Words
Written By: Jeremy Armstrong
After years of success with their trend setting live worship style, why did Hillsong United decide to go studio with their newest release? Joel Houston shares. ... more>
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The Cult of Celebrity
Written By: Chuck Fromm
Do we sing for God or for our congregations? The Publisher and Editor in Chief of Worship Leader magazine Chuck Fromm reminds us that God is the Audience of our worship. ... more>
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Free Worship Leader Netcourse!
Written By: Rory Noland.
Have you heard the buzz about the new Worship Leader Netcourses? Click here to get a full, free Netcourse taught by Rory Noland.
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The Songwriter’s Greatest Resource
Written By: Dr. Mark D. Roberts
For centuries the Psalms have inspired the best Christian songwriting. Find out how they can make you a better artist and worshiper. ... more>
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Aiming Higher: Solving Sound at Crosspointe Church
Written By: Kent Morris
Are you captive to your sound system? Wondering how the system is going to make or break your spirit every week? Read about how the SMAART measurement software takes out the guesswork.
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Hillsong United’s Joel Houston
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As leader of one of the most prominent worship bands in the world today, Joel Houston talks about the structure and the art of writing songs with your worship band.
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Do It Yourself
Written By: Shaun Groves
If we have strong desires to do it all by ourselves, the Church can be a bit of an inconvenience. Shaun Groves talks about why this is a wonderful thing.
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Trinity
Written By: Matt Redman
Worship leader and recording artist Matt Redman challenges us to think theologically and write songs that are sound.... more>
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Teaching A New Song To Your Congregation
Written By: Tommy Walker
Tommy Walker
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A Worship Journey: Part 4
Written By: Mark Roach
Hey, all. It's me again. Happy New Year! Wow, I'm about to sound incredibly cliche, but I can't believe it's 2007!
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A Worship Journey: Part 3
Written By: Mark Roach
The journey continues with the upcoming release of his first Myrrh Records’ project entitled Every Reason Why... more>
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The Newsboys: Purpose & Change
Written By: Jeremy Armstrong
I felt the Lord say to me, as audibly as I have ever heard Him speak to me, "These are My people, how are you gonna lead them to worship?..."... more>
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Let All The Earth Rejoice
Written By: Martin Smith
In our English language we use the word "love" a lot. I love that movie; we loved our car; I love your hair; I love you God.... more>
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A Worship Journey: Part 2
Written By: Mark Roach
Mark Roach's journey includes a trip to Nashville and meeting one of the top producers of worship music recordings... more>
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A Worship Journey: Part 1
Written By: Mark Roach
Mark Roach is embarking on a new journey. He is currently recording his first worship album for a major label with Myrrh Records. We asked him to offer a journal of his experience.... more>
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The Name Video
Written By: Anadara
Worship artist Anadara recently stopped by the Worship Leader offices in San Juan Capistrano, California, where she played her powerful worship song "The Name."
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Table Talk: Shaun Groves
Written By: Shaun Groves
Shaun Groves boldly shares about spiritual crises and the different postures of worship in this conversation with Worship Leader's Executive Editor, Julie Reid.
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Who is The Audience?
Written By: Chuck Fromm
Chuck Fromm explores the question of performance in a worship service.... more>
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The Re-written Rule
Written By: Shaun Groves
You and I are living lives that sometimes require revision and erasers. Thankfully, God still has His pen in hand, reworking us until we perfectly express His thoughts.... more>
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The Body of the Believer in Worship: Joining the Heart and Hand
Written By: Ronald B. Allen
Ronald B. Allen on Heart worship as God’s desire in every aspect of our living, both personally and corporately.... more>
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Tagless in a Nametag World
Written By: Sally morgenthaler
Sally Morgenthaler writes that if you don’t find a nitch in the general marketing generalizations, that’s just fine. In fact, your worship can be full of joy and vitality.... more>
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Table Talk: Phil Keaggy
Written By: Phil Keaggy
Guitar legend Phil Keaggy gets into the worship conversation and talks about the drive to follow God with each moment of the day. ... more>
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Table Talk: Charlie Hall
Written By: Charlie Hall
Appearances are skin deep. Charlie Hall challenges leaders to take worship beneath the surface.... more>
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Passing the Torch: 11 Keys to Mentoring New Worship Leaders
Written By: Doug Murren
Doug Murren reminds us that the first step to helping others lead worship is you yourself must love to worship. Excitement and devotion in worship is contagious.
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More from Crowder..
Written By: David Crowder
Here are the deleted scenes from a recent interview with David Crowder where he talks about music software, creativity in worship and staying rooted in a church.... more>
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Avoiding a Circus of Worship
Written By: Paul Baloche
Here are some fun caricatures of over-the-top worship leaders, and insight from Paul Baloche on how to keep these things from creeping into our own ministries.
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