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 […]
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 […]
4 Helps for Worship Planners – By Mike Harland
Find Your Pastor’s Preparation Rhythm Every pastor develops a unique approach to planning, preparation, and the presentation of their sermons. Identify how your pastor plans his messages. Does he prefer a topical series? Verse by verse through a book of the Bible? With a few questions, you can identify how your pastor approaches sermon preparation. […]
A Tip for Worship Leaders – By Mike Harland
A Tip for Worship Leaders: Read the Psalms Every Day. Every disciple should read the Bible every day, that’s a given. And, we’re not talking about a 15-minute reading plan so that we can put a check mark on the task list. We’re talking about living life with the Bible as our reference book, just […]
3 Ways Every Worship Leader Can Help the Pastor Win – By Mike Harland
Somewhere along the way I learned my responsibility in a worship service was much broader than just leading the music. I came to understand I had other roles that were critical in helping the pastor win every week. A pastor that can focus on the preaching event and the awesome shepherding responsibility to his congregation […]
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