I’ll admit it, I’ve always been a little nostalgic. So, you can imagine what it … [Read More...]
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Going Home Again – by Mike Harland
I’ll admit it, I’ve always been a little nostalgic. So, you can imagine what it was like to go back for my 40th High School Reunion this past … [Read More...]
What’s Your Number?
Mike and Brian cover a current topic that everyone has been talking about - The Enneagram Personality Test. Tune in this week to hear their … [Read More...]
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The Worship Leading Pastor – by Mike Harland
He might not be able to sing a lick. He knows the difference between a quarter note and a post-it note, but only because he knows what a post-it note is. He likes ‘70s Rock classics but doesn’t have a clue who … [Read More...]
The Big Rocks First – by Mike Harland
Nearly all of us have seen or heard a demonstration that goes like this: the leader places a big jar on the table and next to it are several big rocks, a few smaller stones, some small pebbles, and sand. Then, … [Read More...]
Don’t Move to Nashville – by Mike Harland
This is a popular saying these days, mostly because Nashville has exploded in growth over the last decade or so. Let’s just say my commute time from Franklin to the LifeWay headquarters has almost doubled in time … [Read More...]
A Few Thoughts for Songwriters by Mike Harland
Seems like we’ve got more worship leaders than ever writing songs. This is a great thing! I believe writing songs is something more believers should do, regardless if the songs are ever heard by anyone else. If you … [Read More...]
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 our physical expressions in worship we sometimes employ to generate … [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 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...]