David Santistevan, Author at Beyond Sunday Worship

Apr 19 2011

Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions

This new blog series is all about the differences we have when it comes to worship. Head and heart. Skill and passion. Unbeliever and Christian.

We all come from many church traditions. Everywhere we’ve been affects what we believe and where we are going. What you value may be different than what I value.

The question is, do you now what you value? Why do you do the specific things you do as a worship leader? In this series we’ll face these tensions head on and discuss practical ways to lead our teams and our congregations through them.

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Apr 18 2011

15 Discipleship Questions Every Worship Leader Should Ask

I don’t know about you, but I want my ministry to extend far beyond my life. I want to make a mark on this world with hundreds of people by my side, rather than be standing alone with my “talents”.

There’s only so much that you and I can do alone. But when we adopt a lifestyle of discipleship, the difference can be exponential.

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Apr 15 2011

Get Started: Overcoming Your Greatest Hindrance To Successful Writing

OK. Are you ready?

Fire up your computer.

Or pull out that notepad.

Or sling on your guitar.

Write a title. Anything will do for now.

Start writing.

Congratulations.

Treat yourself to a Starbucks Quad Venti Cinnamon Dolce Latte for overcoming the greatest hindrance to successful writing: starting.

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Apr 14 2011

Social Media Strategy: 5 Things I Do Every Day To Make A Difference

Most people do two things when it comes to social media: waste time and react.

OK, that was a bit harsh and over-simplified (who do I think I am?). Sure, some good, fun connections are made. And maybe that’s all you want to use social media for. But I believe there is so much potential for people to make a difference.

It’s one of my passions to see you use social media for your goals – to be purposeful with your online presence and make something happen.

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Apr 13 2011

Why I’m Stepping Down From Your Worship Team (Part 2)

[This is part 2 of a two part series on Helping your Volunteers Feel Valuable & Significant. Check out Part 1 here.]

How many of you work with volunteers in your church? OK, ok, you can put your hands down.

How many of you wish volunteers would stay longer? Wow, OK.

Volunteer transition is part of the flow of the local church. Adjust your expectations to embrace that. However, creating systems and values that help your volunteers feel valued will go a long way to creating an unforgettable experience for them.

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