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Worship Podcast

3 Discipleship Questions Every Worship Pastor Needs To Ask

Developing a vision for your team can be a daunting task. Where to start? Too many of us don’t even think about it. We pick out songs. We schedule teams. We hold rehearsal. We pull off services on Sunday. Rinse and repeat.

But is that all we’re called to do?

What does the Bible have to say about this rhythm? Of course the Bible doesn’t say much about being a Worship Leader. But there is enough talk about worship to know that what we’re doing is important. And there’s enough of an emphasis placed on leadership to know that what we’re doing is extremely valuable. And there’s this little verse in 4 that says we are to:

“Equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”

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#183: Andi Rozier on Vertical Worship, Discipleship, & Why You Should Write Songs [Podcast]

God doesn’t want you to write songs to bless the Church, he wants you to write songs to spend time with you.” – Andi Rozier

I love Andi Rozier and what he has built with Vertical Worship. Vertical is an extension of the worship ministry at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago and for years, Andi has lead the charge.

His team leads so strong and writes some of the best songs for the church. This is a reflection on Andi and his leadership. He empowers others. He loves the church. He pastors. He loves people. This is what is needed out of our worship pastors. We can’t just have a passion for writing songs and making music. We need to love the people.

And Andi challenges us in this interview where we discuss leading a team, gaining momentum, writing songs, and more.

Enjoy!

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A Simple Formula For Improving Every Song You Write

More than ever, I believe in the power of songs.

Music narrates our lives. As we’re walking through fire, songs are there to lift us. As we’re celebrating at an altar, music is there to commemorate the moment. As we walk through the pain of loss, songs give us context.

And well it’s quite possible to worship songs themselves and get caught up in the emotional lift of a melody, a great song is a great service to our journeys.

So I’ve really been working hard to improve as a songwriter. Like all skills in life, mastery is never something you arrive at or finish. Everybody can improve.

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#182: Keith Getty on Congregational Singing, Writing Hymns, & The Power of Song [Podcast]

If songs are catechisms for our lives, we need to write better ones.” – Keith Getty

For years, Keith Getty has written hymns for the modern church. One of Getty’s best-loved songs, In Christ Alone, is still one of my favorite songs to sing with the people of God.

Keith and his wife Kristyn have traveled the world sharing songs and stirring up a spirit of true worship in the Church.

Here in this interview we discuss the Getty’s music ministry, writing hymns, the new book, the power of congregational singing, how to engage your church, rugby (yep), and more!

Seriously so much depth comes from this man. And maybe just a few things that will disrupt and challenge your thinking. The best kind of podcast, in my opinion.

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What To Do When Ministry Doesn’t Feel Like Ministry

Remember the feeling when you were called into ministry?

The dreams and visions of reaching the nations and making a difference in the world? Maybe you were at an altar somewhere, crying your eyes out with your friends. “Here I am, send me!”

Something happens between those young moments of emotion to years down the road of working in the local church. Maybe expectations are off. But those dreams of lives changed and preaching the Gospel get overwhelmed by empty events, administrative tasks, & service planning meetings.

Have we lost our focus?

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