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The ABC’s of Songwriting with Don Koch
Join Mike and Brian for part two of their interview with CCM songwriting legend, Don Koch. Tune in for tips and lessons learned from these … [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 … [Read More...]
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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...]
Can We Sing “Their” Songs? – by Mike Harland
This is a complicated question with a simple answer. Restated, the question is, “Can we sing songs written by someone that believes differently than we do?” … [Read More...]
Happy Birthday, GMA! – by Mike Harland
This week, the Gospel Music Association is celebrating a birthday – 50 years of the Dove Awards! As someone who has passed the 50-year mark myself, let me say that life with Jesus only gets better with time, … [Read More...]
Where Does Praise Come From? – by Mike Harland
Worship leaders stand time after time and ask people to give our praise to God. But where does praise come from? Peter has a lot to say about worship. In his first epistle, he makes a connection between … [Read More...]
WorshipLife Anthem: “I Am with You” – by Mike Harland
It was 1985 and the pastor of the church where I served as Minister of Music and Youth told me he wanted me to go to a different church. It was one of the most loving and selfless things any pastor I have ever … [Read More...]