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Should We Sing the Songs We Write?
Join Mike and Brian as they give some tips and advice to worship leaders and songwriters in the Church. Listen as they discuss how to get honest … [Read More...]
A Different Paradigm About Choir Rehearsals – by Mike Harland
Why do we have rehearsals? What do we hope to accomplish when we gather together to rehearse? Are we just trying to learn the songs and know the … [Read More...]
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A Different Paradigm About Hiring Staff – by Mike Harland
Churches are always looking for leaders. This is true in pastoral roles and in volunteer roles. We create our profiles, identify the skill set needed, determine the qualifications, settle on the amount of experience … [Read More...]
Where Did Mercy Go? – by Mike Harland
It was a chain reaction on Interstate 65 South during rush hour traffic. Car #1 comes up suddenly on a truck and brakes abruptly. Car #2 slams on the brakes but still hits Car #1 from behind, then comes to a … [Read More...]
3 Ways to Cure ADWD – by Mike Harland
According to ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association), ADHD is a highly genetic, brain-based syndrome that has to do with the regulation of a particular set of brain functions and related behaviors. All of us … [Read More...]
WorshipLife Podcast # 116 – Navigating Change
Listen in to this week's WorshipLife Podcast as Mike and Brian discuss the four W's of navigating change - Why? What? Where? and When? "You cannot lead who you wish was there." -- Mike Harland WHY … [Read More...]
4 Warning Lights to Look for on the Dashboard of Your Life – by Mike Harland
I can’t really tell you why this is on my mind. It couldn’t be because I have one or two of these lit on my dashboard right now, could it? Nah. That’s not it. But, if our lives had a dashboard with warning … [Read More...]
The Danger of Same-Ness in Our Songs – by Mike Harland
We used to hear criticism of the “7-11” songs. You know, seven words, eleven times? Then, when we acknowledged how repetitive hymns are, not so much anymore. The more recent critique of modern songs is that they all … [Read More...]
WorshipLife’s FREEday Friday
It's Friday... but here at WorshipLife, it's FREEday Friday! This week, we will be giving away the latest CD from Tenth Avenue North, "The Things We've Been Afraid to Say." For your chance to win, comment below … [Read More...]
My Country ‘Tis of Thee?
Question for today: Can we worship God and honor our country at the same time? Over the last 15 years or so, a noticeable dilemma for worship ministry leaders has emerged. Can patriotism and worship co-exist? … [Read More...]
WorshipLife’s FREEday Friday!
FREEday Friday is back! Each Friday, we will be giving away FREE prizes to our beloved online followers! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and/or WorshipLife.com for your chance to win FREE … [Read More...]
3 Lists That Can Help You Grow Your Congregational Repertoire – by Mike Harland
Most people agree, churches don’t sing like they used to. Do a simple internet search on the subject and you will find several sources outlining the reasons why churches seem to be more passive about singing. I’ve … [Read More...]