by Tim Lucas | May 28, 2022 | Worship Leading, Worship Songs
Anyone who has led worship or attended a modern church service knows that there are way more slow worship songs than fast ones. Even though slow worship songs are fairly easy to come across, I thought I would put together a list of some of my favorites, a lot like I...
by Tim Lucas | Mar 23, 2022 | Worship Leading
I’ve been asking myself at what point is it time to be done leading worship. Not because I’m too old to physically do it. I’ll be able to play an instrument and sing for many years. There are still rock stars touring in their 70s. But when should I...
by Tim Lucas | Jan 7, 2022 | Worship Songs
Not every church has a huge worship band. Drums, electric guitar, keys, and horns are luxuries often reserved for larger churches or well-established music programs. And even if you have a band, sometimes it’s nice to plan an acoustic Sunday. That gives you a...
by Tim Lucas | May 6, 2021 | Musicianship
Have you ever noticed that the same chords show up together in songs? G, C, and D. E, B, and C#m. If so, you’re already on the path to learning music theory. Whether you play guitar, piano, keyboard, bass, or whatever, this is your beginner’s guide to...
by Tim Lucas | Feb 2, 2021 | Worship Songs
Worship song selection is no easy task. You have to choose a song that people will sing, that you like playing, has a good message…the list goes on. I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to fear finding the right music for your church. Sure,...
by Tim Lucas | Nov 29, 2020 | Podcast, Worship Leading, Worship Songs
Subscribe: iTunes Google Play Podcasts Spotify Stitcher >> See All Podcast Episodes Here In this episode, I have Nathan Drake of ReawakenHymns.com on the show to tell us how to introduce (or re-introduce) hymns in your church. Here are some main points of our...
by Tim Lucas | Nov 24, 2020 | Worship Leading
Every year, many worship leaders dread December. It’s not the shopping or holiday parties that get them. It’s finding enough playable Christmas songs for three or four weeks of Sundays. It doesn’t have to be this way. You too can overcome your fear...
by Tim Lucas | Nov 21, 2020 | Worship Community
Christmas Gifts for Worship Leaders, Or Gifts for Any Time of Year Whether or not it’s a holiday, like Christmas, it’s always a good time to appreciate your church’s worship leader and worship team. There’s a good chance most or all your...
by Tim Lucas | Oct 1, 2020 | Worship Leading
A worship team application sets the ground rules for your team. It gets potential worship team members on the same page before they start helping lead in worship. And, it defines your culture. Do you want dedicated worshipers who take the role seriously? Then you...
by Tim Lucas | Jul 5, 2020 | Worship Leading
A worship team contract — often known as a worship team covenant — is an important part of running a worship ministry. Download your free worship team contract template here Sure, you can go for years without an official document (we certainly did at our...