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WorshipLife Anthem: “Answer the Call” – by Mike Harland
The opportunity was before me and the direction from the Lord was clear. Through an unusual set of circumstances, God was leading me to go to seminary. The only question was, could I trust Him enough to follow … [Read More...]
3 Attitudes to Watch out for in 2020
It’s 2020, and already we have seen every analogy about vision and clarity we can imagine. I want to take a different approach to the year and decade in front of us. Instead of talking about the possibilities … [Read More...]
“When Christmas Comes to Me” – by Mike Harland and Jeff Lippencott
Angels fill the star-lit skyThe songs of perfect praiseMary sang a lullaby As she laid Him in the hay Wise Men brought their best to HimAnd placed it at His feetSo what will be the gift I bringWhen Christmas … [Read More...]
Tips for the Production Survivors – by Mike Harland
The Christmas production is over. Because of the universal appeal of the Christmas season, churches take advantage of the opportunity to involve and impact your community with a special production. For many … [Read More...]
The Most Important Part of the Preparation – by Mike Harland
The choir is ready and so are the instrumentalists. You have been thinking about this and working on it for months. The promotional material is out the door and the technical preparations are complete. It’s game … [Read More...]
The Key That Unlocks Our Praise – by Mike Harland
What are the “must haves” in worship? What are the elements that, without them, everything else we do will be futile? Well, we would agree quickly that a right view of Jesus is where worship begins. But, there are … [Read More...]
The Lesson from the Fall – by Mike Harland
With apologies to author Jim Harrison and the book that became a movie, “Legends of the Fall,” I coin this similar phrase today as a public service announcement for all worship ministry leaders heading into … [Read More...]
The Midnight Song – by Mike Harland
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to teach at the Write About Jesus Workshop in St. Charles, MO. This being my first time at the event, I was excited to teach classes around the topic of writing about … [Read More...]
Through the Valley – by Mike Harland
Recently, I was part of one of the most special services we have at our church every year – The Service of Remembrance. It coincides on the calendar with All Saints Day which has been observed on November 1 in … [Read More...]
3 Things Music Leaders Should Never Waste – by Mike Harland
The skills of your team. Do you have someone in your ministry that plays oboe? Find a way to use them. How about someone that writes songs? Ask them to write a special one for the Thanksgiving Banquet. Do you … [Read More...]