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We Are All Worship Leaders: Why Ownership Matters

[This is a guest post by Chris Schopmeyer. Chris is a worship pastor at Pinelake Church, pastoring and equipping bands. He writes about music and worship at TheMusicSchop.net.]

1180565 82303190I have to be honest with you.

As a keyboardist and music director for the past 15 years, there have been times where I felt like the only one passionate about worship.

I show up engaged, full of passion, ready for God to move, and my team is asleep.

The truth is, there have been days when I was asleep too.

Ever been there?

I’ve come to believe we will never reach our full potential as worship-leading bands until each person on stage owns it like the worship leader does. I call it the ownership axiom, and it will dramatically improve the effectiveness of your team.

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Is Worship Leading A Privilege Or A Pain?

[This is an excerpt from my newsletter. I received such positive feedback, I decided to include it in this post. If you’re not signed up, you can do so here. No spam, I promise :)]

gift boxSunday morning.

It’s that time of the week where you wake up a little stressed because of the responsibility that lies before you – getting a sound check, preparing your band, getting details in order, and praying to God that annoying buzz is not in the sound system.

But for a second, I want you to stop thinking about that.

Imagine that leading worship isn’t just a responsibility. It’s not just work. It’s something simpler, more beautiful.

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7 Marketing Tips For Those Who Hate Marketing

[This is part 2 of a blog series called “Awaken the Artist Within: Overcome What Holds You Back and Create Your Best Work“. You can read the rest of the posts here.]

Promotion. Marketing. These are words that are oftentimes synonomous with the devil.

We hate self promoters. Well, it can be annoying, right? The person who simply rants and raves about what they do 24/7? They never point attention to anyone else, care about anyone else, or think about anyone else but themselves.

But does that mean we avoid promotion and marketing entirely? Hardly.

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CD Giveaway & Interview With Brian Johnson (Bethel Music)

Today I have the privilege of interviewing Brian Johnson, worship pastor and songwriter from Bethel Church in Redding, CA.

With every new album that Bethel puts out, I’m not only impressed by the songs, but by the passion for Jesus that marks it all. There’s something contagious about their culture.

At the end of the interview, I’ll let you know how you can win a free copy of their new album, “For the Sake of the World.”

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The Secret To Generating Your Best Ideas

[This is part 1 of a blog series called “Awaken the Artist Within: Overcome What Holds You Back and Create Your Best Work“. You can read the rest of the posts here.]

Have you ever sat down to create something but didn’t know where to start?

You realize your brilliant idea wasn’t so brilliant. You don’t know what you’re good at. You don’t know what to create.

Trust me, your best ideas are on the way. You’re just not allowing them to come out.

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