Admittedly, this post is somewhat “tongue in cheek” and intended to let us laugh … [Read More...]
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Worship Distractions from Worship Leaders – by Mike Harland
Admittedly, this post is somewhat “tongue in cheek” and intended to let us laugh at ourselves a little. I’m calling out some intangibles of … [Read More...]
WorshipLife Anthem: “Grace That You Have Shown” – by Mike Harland
My brother-in-law, Philip Stovall, is an amazing artist. Recently, he completed a series of paintings based on the seven “I am” statements made … [Read More...]
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WorshipLife Anthem: “Grace That You Have Shown” – by Mike Harland
My brother-in-law, Philip Stovall, is an amazing artist. Recently, he completed a series of paintings based on the seven “I am” statements made by Jesus in the Gospel of John. My wife, Teresa, used these as visuals … [Read More...]
Why Is Our Worship Expression Changing? – by Mike Harland
Recently, I was speaking to a lay leader from a church who had a concern about a change she is seeing in the worship of her church. The congregational response is becoming more and more visible and expressive. … [Read More...]
Is There Room for the Unexpected in Our Worship? – by Mike Harland
I wish I had a nickel for every conference I’ve ever attended. They start to run together as I reflect on some of the experiences we have had leading and taking part in literally hundreds of conferences during my … [Read More...]
It Really Matters If Your Students Sing in Worship – by Mike Harland
This week, LifeWay Worship is hosting students from all over the country in a week of ministry and worship development right here in Nashville! Hundreds of students are coming with their churches to play and sing in … [Read More...]
I Need Worship. You Need Worship. We All Need Worship. – by Brandon Janous
A few months ago, the Worship Pastor at the church that my family attends left for a new opportunity at a new church in a new town. Our church has had a hard time filling the void, and, to be honest, I’ve struggled … [Read More...]
Transitions in Ministry with Cliff Duren
Join Mike and Brian this week as they welcome special guest, Music and Worship Minister and brilliant arranger, Cliff Duren. Listen in as they have a poignant conversation about navigating transitions in ministry -- … [Read More...]
4 Songs We Shouldn’t Forget About – by Mike Harland
We move on from songs really quickly these days. A song will come out of nowhere, take the church by storm, then fade away to be forgotten. As musicians, we move past songs much faster than our congregations do. … [Read More...]
Don’t Let Your Worship Team Become the “Cool Kids” – by Mike Harland
My son John was the first person I heard use the phrase, “Cool Kids.” He was serving on the Student Ministry staff of our church and would use the term to describe a certain group of students that would frequently … [Read More...]
The Greater Work – by Mike Harland
Prayer does not equip us for the greater works – prayer is the greater work. - Oswald Chambers Oh, how I wish I knew more about this. It seems that as the years go by, we get better at virtually … [Read More...]
How Streaming Impacts Your Ministry with Craig Adams
This week, Mike and Brian welcome back a frequent guest of the WorshipLife Podcast - Creative Director for LifeWay Worship, Craig Adams. Listen in as they discuss navigating digital streaming providers - from live … [Read More...]