Whether you’re a Rookie Worship Leader or a Veteran Worship Leader, it’s never too early (or too late) to learn (and relearn) a few things that will help you be the best Worship Leader you can be. David Manner kindly allowed us to use his 50 Worship Leading Tips that, we hope, will help new and experienced […]
50 Worship Leading Tips Rookies Should Learn and Veterans Should Relearn – by David W. Manner
Learn more people’s names than new songs. Take a Sabbath every week. Make deposits in younger leaders and withdrawals from older leaders. Pray for and defend your pastor even when he doesn’t deserve it. Leave more things at the office when you go home. Ask how it might impact your family before asking how it […]
Changing Songs With a Pickaxe – by Dr. David Manner
My childhood home was located next door to a small strip mall that consisted of various shops and offices that included a pharmacy at the far end. My family was awakened one night by the pharmacy burglar alarm. After contacting the police, we watched from the darkness of my second-floor window as a thief hacked through […]
Healthy Worshipers Bunt – by David Manner
In his search for the roots of violence, Mahatma Gandhi drafted a list to give to his grandson titled the “Seven Blunders of the World.” Number seven was Worship Without Sacrifice. Paul focused on the divisions that segregate us. In the twelfth chapter of Romans he wrote, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s […]
The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era) Part 3 – by LifeWay Worship
Last week, WorshipLife.com posted the second video in a three-part series discussing, “The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era).” Today, part three (and final video) features Mike Harland asking (State Music Directors) the following questions and topics:
5 Tips for a Lengthy Ministry Run – by David Manner
“Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up and knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa a lion also wakes up and knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. So it doesn’t matter whether you’re a lion or […]
The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era) Part 2 – by LifeWay Worship
Last week, WorshipLife.com posted the first video in a three-part series discussing, “The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era).” Today, part two features Mike Harland asking (State Music Directors) the following questions and topics: How is the role of church music leaders changing? What are the skillsets future worship leaders need to have? The […]
The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era) Part 1 – by LifeWay Worship
Several months ago, LifeWay Worship Director, Mike Harland, met with our State Music Directors to discuss, “The State of Church Music (in the Worship Era).” For roughly one hour, these leaders discussed many different topics and questions in regards to church music in the worship era. Today, we’re excited to share a few of their thoughts […]
10 Ways to Help Your Children Resent Worship Ministry – by David Manner
We’ve all read the statistics and heard the stereotypical stories about ministry kids. They often experience stress and unreal expectations as a result of the ministry position of their parents. Some of those children even develop deep feelings of isolation, emotional or spiritual conflict and resentment. Segen’s Medical Dictionary actually names this effect “Preacher’s Kid […]
Worship Evaluation
David Manner gives an exhaustive explanation of why it’s important to understand the principles behind why you worship the way you do at your church. That leads me to the next question… how do you evaluate? Is it whenever you get around to it? Do you have a set time each week where “iron sharpens […]