Jesus said, “Without me, you can’t pull off the Christmas program.” Well, that’s not an exact quote but it does align with John 15 for sure. He is the vine, we are the branches, and we had better be totally connected with Him as we go through our Christmas music presentations if we desire for […]
3 Points of Focus for the Christmas Production Season – By Mike Harland
It’s the time of year when music ministries in many churches go into another gear. Those lingering days of November bleed into December and the countdown clock to the Christmas programs at church are staring us down. It can be a wonderful time, or an awful one. Here are three points of focus that […]
The 4 P’s of Gratitude – By Mike Harland
Thanksgiving might be the holiday most closely aligned with worship that we have on the calendar. After all, gratitude is the key that unlocks the gate of worship. With it, we can proceed into the court of praise. Read Psalm 100. So, to help with this opportunity, let me share four “Ps” that might help […]
The Power of the Spoken Word – By Mike Harland
In the book Worship Essentials, I talk about a value that is present in a community of believers that have a “come and sacrifice” view of worship instead of a “come and see,” experience. Let me explain: A “Come and See” experience in worship is focused on the platform – the music and visuals are […]
Service Prayer – By Mike Harland
Have you ever said something like this to your people? “Okay, Choir. You guys move out of the loft during the prayer after the song.” “I’ll just close out with a quick prayer and you can move to the microphone then.” “Hey band, when the Pastor starts praying, you guys move on out and come […]
Worship Essentials; Growing a Healthy Worship Ministry Without Starting a WAR! – By Mike Harland
It’s not exactly War and Peace. The classic book by Tolstoy, famously known for its length, looks like an encyclopedia up beside my book. You could read Worship Essentials a few hundred times before you got half-way through War and Peace. It’s not a theology of worship. For that, read Tozer and Peterson or more […]
WorshipLife Podcast #101 – Valuable Lessons from Pastors I’ve Known Vol. 4
http://media.blubrry.com/worshiplife_with_mike_harland/p/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/worshiplife/EP111_WORSHIPLIFE.mp3Podcast (worshiplife-comfeedworshiplifewithmikeharland): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This week, Mike and Brian continue a new series they began a few episodes ago – Valuable Lessons from Pastors I’ve Known. This week’s podcast topic was inspired by a quote from one of the Pastors Mike used to serve with, Jim Bain: “Work […]
WorshipLife Podcast #100 – Worship Essentials
http://media.blubrry.com/worshiplife_with_mike_harland/p/ministrysites.s3.amazonaws.com/podcasts/worshiplife/EP110_WORSHIPLIFE.mp3Podcast (worshiplife-comfeedworshiplifewithmikeharland): Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This week, Mike and Brian Discuss Mike’s new book: Worship Essentials: Growing A Healthy Worship Ministry without Starting A War!, available November 1st! Listen as Mike and Brian discuss this new impactful resource for the church. To pre-order Mike’s new book, click here. WHY WorshipLife […]
Of Platforms and Proclamations – By Mike Harland
Have you ever had things like this going through your head? I need to build my platform. I need to put something pithy out on social media. I need more followers to like my page. I certainly have. If I’m honest about it, I have to admit this is just the latest version […]
Encouraging Generosity in Worship – By Mike Harland
Do you know someone you would describe as generous? Would anyone describe you that way? Regardless, most of us would agree that generosity is a trait to be desired and fostered in our lives. And, it is directly connected to our view of worship. A study of scripture helps us understand that generosity has nothing […]
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