What should you eat before leading worship? Should you eat at all? These questions answered, plus my take on the caffeinated coffee debate. […]
10 Funny Worship Videos That Will Make You A Better Worship Leader
I thought I would throw together some of the funniest, most awkward and mortifying worship videos on youtube. I know what you’re thinking. It’s not right to poke fun at worship leaders. But I only laugh because I have been in a similar situation at one time or another. We have to laugh at each other, learn […]
Album Review: You Are My Hiding Place by Lenny Smith
I review an album by worship icon Lenny Smith, writer of classic worship song “Our God Reigns.” […]
Pastor’s Too Old School, Band Sucks
Recently I received the following message from an email subscriber. He is enjoying my service “Worship Song Of The Week“, but he says some of the songs wouldn’t work in his church. Here’s his comment, and my response. I like the song you shared in the latest Worship Song Of The Week email (Love So Great […]
5 Rock Stars Who Should Have Been Worship Leaders
These ultra-famous musicians were given a special anointing. What they did with it was up to them. Do you agree that they might have been worship leaders? […]
Congregation Not “Into” The Worship Service? Maybe That’s A Good Thing
“They were all singing every word at the top of their lungs and I was thinking, “This is how it should be all the time.” […]
Don’t Go All-Out For A “Big” Sunday Worship Service
It’s much better to plan for continued excellence than for a one-off production. […]
Do This One Thing Before Leading Worship This Sunday (Hint: It’s About Your Voice)
Work out your most precious instrument — your voice — before leading worship on Sunday. […]
Worship Leader John Chisum On Burnout, Recovery, And Success As A Lead Worshiper
John Chisum is no stranger to worship leading. He has served in worship pastor roles in multiple 2000+ member churches as well as traveled the world teaching and leading in worship. John is also a songwriting legend. He has published more than 400 songs, some of which have been performed and recorded by greats like Ron […]
Why Chris McClarney’s Everything and Nothing Less will become the #1 Worship Album of 2016
I can’t get over how good this album is. Chris McClarney’s 2015 release Everything and Nothing Less is so chock-full of anointed songs it’s hard to remember the last time something like this came out. The album is now gaining steam and I’m predicting it will become the #1 worship album of 2016. When I hear McClarney sing, […]