David Santistevan, Author at Beyond Sunday Worship

Jul 03 2013

#11: The Heart, Art, And Science Of Worship Team Flow [Podcast]

The idea of flowing in the Spirit can be a turn-off to many.

We’ve seen enough crazies to know we don’t want to be “that guy.”

The problem is that worship isn’t simply a performance of worship songs. It’s participation in the living, ever-present, life-changing presence of God.

Yea, that changes things.

In today’s episode, that’s what we discuss. There’s also an interview with Shalon Palmer, creator of a great new flow resource called Pad Loops.

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Jul 01 2013

Vision, Communication, And How I Use Planning Center

One of the hallmarks of a great leader is communication.

If a leader doesn’t communicate a vision or keep followers in the loop as to what is coming next, team members will disengage. Even worse, they will come up with their own vision of what is going on.

That’s why I love Planning Center.

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Jun 28 2013

5 Tensions Every Worship Team Must Balance

It’s too easy to misunderstand worship.

You’ve heard the cliches.

It’s not about music. It’s all about God. It’s not about excellence. It’s all about passion. It’s not about a song-list. It’s about flow.

Then you read the Bible and see how God doesn’t look at the “outward appearance” but also see how King David created instruments for praise. He appointed the Levites to stand before God and play music.

The Bible obviously emphasizes ideas that seem to be at odds with one another. Rather than saying which is right and which is wrong, it’s best just to step up to the diving board and plunge into the tensions.

Are you with me?

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Jun 24 2013

The Kick In The Butt That Every Artist Needs

There’s something every artist needs that most don’t have.

We tend to dwell in the realm of good intentions.

We think about someday.

We wait until we’re ready or have more experience. Maybe someone important will notice us and give us the confidence we need, right?

But what if I told you you didn’t need that? What if I told you that your artistic destiny was in your own hands? You just need to make a decision.

What you need, my brilliant artist friend, is a plan.

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Jun 19 2013

Why Artist’s Can’t Afford To Neglect Their Heart

6180907719_fe9b41146f_b At the end of your life, it won’t be the art you created that makes the biggest difference.

It won’t be the accolades, the awards, the standing ovations, or the powerful performances.

It will be the influence you’ve had on others. And the root of powerful influence comes from your heart.

If you don’t care for your heart, no one will. It is your responsibility and yours alone.

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