ReFOCUS Conference 2019 Recap
We had an incredible time this past weekend at our 2019 ReFOCUS Conference in Pigeon Forge, TN! In our time together, God moved through song, teaching and discussion in ways we cou
The Relationship of God and Music
The Relationship of God and Music Guest Post by Suzanne Provagna One of the characteristics I love about God is that He is direct. Every word has direction and meaning. Like
The Priority of Praise
Part 1 of a 3-Part Thanksgiving Series Have you ever looked out the window of an airplane just before it pierces the clouds and noticed how much of the terrain you could see from t
Leadership Qualities in Worship Teams
Our bands are in Week 6 of Pure Praise, so yesterday for our devotional we talked about the leadership qualities listed in Day 4. Here’s what we look for in worship ministry
A Factory Model of Worship Ministry
At Valley View Church where I’m worship pastor, our vision for the worship and creative arts ministry is to be a “sculpturing factory.” The analogy of a factory works esp
The Model Prayer of a Worshiper
The Model Prayer that Jesus taught His disciples in Matthew 6 can be divided into three distinct parts. As we build a daily habit of praying “in this manner,” our prayer lives
Worship: What Christians Should Aim for Every Day
NOTE: The following article is an excerpt from Week 2 of the 6-week Bible study, Heaven’s Praise: Hearing God Say Well Done by Dwayne Moore. This article will run in Rick Warre
Eight Steps to Transform Your Worship Ministry
By Dwayne Moore [box] Have questions? Need some customized help? Contact us for coaching advice and answers to your questions about using this process in your church. We’d lo
The Problem with Last-Minute Easter Rehearsals
Yesterday, I received an email from a church musician who was clearly frustrated and concerned, and he was desperate for some advice. He said his worship leader chronically waits u
How to Develop Your Worship Team to Be True Ministers
The following article by Dwayne was featured this week on Pastors.com and in Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox. This article is part of the Building Strong Worshipers series,