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What Is The Real Problem With Today’s Evangelical Worship?

Hillsong_United_3_1139x541There’s a popular article floating around about the current state of modern worship.

Many of the points I would agree with. I’m thankful that Jamie is addressing these hard questions and fostering some great conversations.

But at the same time, I also want to present a perspective that I feel is missing.

None of this is new. None of these problems are new.

I don’t believe we are headed for a worship crash because these conversations and wars have been going on since the church has worshiped together in corporate fashion.

No, we are not headed for a crash. We are going to be OK.

But there is still a major problem.

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How Your Weakness Can Be Used For The Glory Of God

kid-lifting-barbellThere’s a passage in Scripture that I’ve loved and questioned at the same time.

It’s a verse we use a lot in ministry. That verse is 2 Corinthians 12:8-10:

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

I’ve always wondered – do I intentionally pursue weakness so that Christ’s power may be displayed?

Should I ignore self improvement because it will show the glory of Christ more?

Does God have issues with talent?

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#41: Michael Olson On Shepherding Your Worship Team And Congregation [Podcast]

Michael OlsonWe know worship is more than music.

Leading worship is more than leading songs. But what is the missing ingredient?

It’s shepherding. Through our song choice, speaking, leading, and behind the scenes work, we are shepherding our congregation in their pursuit of Jesus.

In this episode, I talk with Michael Olson about how he does this at Christ’s Church of the Valley, a 20,000+ member church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Michael was a recording artist with Rocketown Records, Michael W Smith’s touring drummer for 6 years, and now a worship leader at Christ’s Church of the Valley. An incredible songwriter, musician, and worship leader.

The conversation flows in a lot of interesting directions. Don’t miss it!

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A 3 Part Team Devotional Plan For Worship Leaders

4692258762_5e011036c5_zWorship Leader, when you hear “team devos”, what comes to mind?

If I’m honest, I cringe a little. It’s not that I don’t love Jesus or don’t love learning or discussing.

It’s just that devos can be just plain awkward.

Oftentimes it’s a leader launching off into a monologue that no one understands while the rest of the team daydreams of when it’s over.

But I’m not content to leave it at that. I crave to know God deeper. I long for my team to grow. I look forward to discussions around what God is showing us.

So I’m going to share with you a 3 part devo strategy I’ve been using recently in hopes that if your team devos are stale, it can fuse some life into them.

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#40: The Joys And Challenges Of Leading Multi-Generational Worship [Podcast]

2167097486_cac6eb6a70_zToday’s show is all about the joys & challenges of leading multi-generational worship.

It’s impossible to be a worship leader without facing this tension – the tension of leading worship for young and old.

This has been the cause for many church fights and worship wars, but also when done right, can be a true source of joy to see the generations standing together under the banner of God’s glory and worshiping together.

Today’s podcast is designed to help you navigate that tension and give you some strategies for leading your church more effectively.

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