While band-driven worship continues to increase across the evangelical worship landscape, worship-leading choirs are trending back in. Because churches generally are worshipping together less frequently during the week, many choirs are moving to a multi-generational model, including the participation of youth and older children. A number of churches, after pulling the plug on their choir […]
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:
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 […]
From Separate to Together… How it Really Can Be Done! – by Slater Murphy
From Separate to Together: 10 Practical Guidelines for Leaders Generally referenced as the High Priestly Prayer, Jesus included these words: “That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. The glory which […]
Anger: What Happens When You Lose It at Church; And… 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t! by Slater Murphy
It’s the truth. Over the length of your worship ministry tenure, your church family may not remember a thing you said or a song you sang, but they will remember you being with them during high emotional impact moments: weddings, anniversary celebrations, birth of a child, hospitalizations, and times of grief or loss. There’s one […]
Building a Disciple-Making Music and Worship Ministry – by Slater Murphy
I can already hear the question being raised: can you really do that? For many of us long-timers, we traditionally have associated our role as Music Minister with the week to week preparation for Sunday worship services. Our job focus primarily has been musical, with other pastoral responsibilities added into the mix as needed. We […]