Why do we sing new songs?

Here’s a great article by John Warren about new songs in our churches.  Please take time to check it out.
http://hv.thevillagechurch.net/blog/worship/?p=60

Facing the Wall

Below are links to the notes and audio from Pastor Scott’s recent sermon on worship.
Why do we worship? What should it look, sound, and feel like? What are the results of worship?
Sermon Audio
Sermon Notes

What worship leaders do you guys like?

Here are a few of the worship leaders  and ministries that are and have been influential in our Worship Arts Department:

Chris Tomlin
Darlene Zschech
Jason Upton
Paul Baloche
Jesus Culture
Jonathan David Helser
Rita Springer

Take some time, comment back and fill us in on some of the influential artists and ministers in your lives and churches.

Worship Planning

Make sure you are checking the schedule and set lists at www.worshipplanning.com
We are now using this for scheduling and set list distribution.  If don’t have or don’t remember your login information and how to navigate the site, be sure and contact me.
It seems to be working well for everyone.  Please keep me informed with your [...]

Fantastic Worship Resource

Paul Baloche is blogging!  His insights into the heart of God, flow of worship, and music theory are powerful and useful!  Read often!  Check it out!
http://www.leadworship.com/blog/

Great Thoughts on Worship

Here are some great quotes from Bob Kauflin’s book “Worship Matters”.
A Faithful Worship Leader:
“A faithful worship leader magnifies the greatness of God in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit by skillfully comibining God’s Word with music, thereby motivating  the gathered church to proclaim the gospel, to cherish God’s presence, and to live [...]

Worship Leading

“Whatever standards others might use to judge our ministry, God is concerned that we be faithful.  Faithfulness means firmly adhering to the observance of a duty, keeping your word, fulfilling your obligations.  It involves being loyal, constant, and reliable.”
~ Bob Kauflin
“(Our) job is to make sure (we) provide the opportunity for them to be affected [...]

7 Keys to Becoming an Effective Leader of Worship

This post from Los is fantastic and ALL of you need to take the time to read it! I mean it!
http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/06/7-keys-to-becoming-an-effective-leader-of-worship/
Love ya’ll
Pastor Scott

The Beginning and End of Worship

Here’s a great quote from the book “Worship Matters” by Bob Kauflin that I’m reading.
“Magnifying God’s greatness begins with the proclamation of objective, biblical truths about God, but it ends with the expression of deep holy affections towards God.  We aren’t simply reciting facts about God, like students reviewing their multiplication tables.  God wants us [...]

Effective Ministry

Please take time to read this post from my personal blog.  As worshippers and worship leaders, we need to digest this information and live it! Follow the link below.
The Key to Effective Ministry
Love Ya’ll!