David Santistevan, Author at Beyond Sunday Worship

Aug 04 2011

Are You Known For Your Ideas Or For Your Action?

Sometimes I hate blogging.

Sometimes I hate meetings.

Sometimes I hate talking.

Why?

It’s too easy to hide behind ideas and not actually do something.

Aug 03 2011

We’ve all been there.

You’ve rehearsed the new songs for weeks. The bass line is killer. Harmonies tight.

The loop you you labored over for 49 days makes you prouder than a Dad at his son’s first baseball game.

You’re ready.

You lead worship and the congregation cheers wildly at your incredible performance.

Except for the fact that they don’t. At all.

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Aug 02 2011

I had the privilege of interviewing Casey Darnell, worship leader at North Point Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

In this interview we talk about his new album, North Point Music, as well as balancing public ministry with private integrity.

North Point Music has graciously agreed to give away 5 copies of this AMAZING album here on my blog.

Below the video are instructions on how to win a free copy.

I can’t say enough great things about Casey’s music.

His songs “When The Waters Rise” and “Power In Your Name” are fantastic anthems for the church.

He’s a unique voice and gifted worship leader.

Even if you didn’t win, be sure to check out Casey’s website, download a free track, and enjoy the brilliance.

Question: How do you balance public ministry and private integrity? You can leave a comment by clicking here.

Aug 01 2011

Ever wonder why I blog so much?

Why I blog about blogging and write about writing?

Isn’t this a worship leader blog?

Am I an obsessive compulsive, wannabe author who has nothing better to do with his time? Maybe.

But I really believe in it.

I also believe that you should be a writer. In one way or another, writing should become an integral part of your life.

Jul 29 2011

What I’m about to say has the potential to make us enemies for life.

I saw U2 twice in the last two months. Twice. Are we good? Awesome.

While I really loved the show, it wasn’t the show itself that mesmerized me the most.

Yes, the rotating expanding screen was amazing. The light show was second to none. I’ll bet the stage design even gave George Lucas new ideas.

The songs, the sound, the delivery – best I’ve ever seen.