Desire is not the same thing as a calling. We’ve all come across people who think they’re really talented at something when in reality, it’s quite the opposite. It makes me think of the all too familiar TV show, American Idol. In the early stages of the season, some people try out who really have no business singing in the
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I think it’s time for some worship leaders to grow up. I know the artsy types are free thinkers, like to push the boundaries around them, and don’t like to be told what to do. It’s part of their creative make-up and helps make them who they are: explorers. However, I believe that these reasons are sometimes just excuses to
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With a few years under my belt running a church staffing company, I can tell you that one of the more brow raising cases is how often church staff hop between churches. I wanted to take some time to do some research and provide some insight from my own personal experiences as a staff member at a church. These positions
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I’m going to jump right into things this week. I’m discussing worship…a topic that’s near to my heart. But before we get started, I have a few questions: What drives you to worship? Not just on Sunday, but throughout the rest of the week? What keeps you in a frame of mind that is set upon worship? What is
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Typically, for worship leaders specifically, summer is a “slower” time of the year. Once September arrives, you are already planning Christmas, doing a quick hit on Veteran’s Day, then before you know it into Easter, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July. Not taking into account all the other special days your church might have coming up: baby dedications, sermon series,
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Finding a job can be difficult. Finding a job in ministry can be even more difficult! Ministry jobs can be so much more relational, unique, and intimate that you need to be able to prepare yourself for the interview. But, you must know how to get to that point in the first place
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My youngest daughter just moved out of our house and into an apartment. Usually when kids move out their parents are close by to help them with setting things up and everything that comes with it, but not us, we moved 8 hours away! My daughter decided she needed blackout curtains for her room because she can only sleep if
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Forgive me Father for I have binged! I sat down for an extended amount of time (for I will not disclose) and watched YouTube. One video leads to another, which leads to another and before you know it you’re asking yourself what you started out doing before you started in on the binge. You spend hours and hours laughing at
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Want to get out of your rut? Do something that you can’t do. I don’t mean juggling, or touching your tongue to your nose, but something that is bigger than you are capable. I just finished the biggest challenge of my career. A four month, no instructions available, sink or swim challenge. In my fairly new job, a lot of
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Over the past 10 years I’ve had the privilege of being part of worship teams all around the country. Now as a Worship Pastor of a growing church, I often am asked “How are you growing your worship team?” So I thought I would share with you 5 simple ways to grow your team. Build the Culture When we talk
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