Articles in this category are written on various topics from the perspective of the writer.
The title varies (e.g., Minister of Music, Worship Pastor, Song Leader, etc.), but the task is generally the same. Here are some of things others have most affirmed about worship leaders, followed by concerns most often raised.
Chuck Lawless
We were working with 25 Mothers’ Union community development coordinators from across South Africa. As part of our training, my co-facilitator performed a monologue of how it must have felt to be the woman who encountered Jesus at the well (John 4).
Bill Crooks
Our lack of self-awareness in life and leadership is often referred to as our “blind spots.”
Eric Geiger
People often quit when they hit resistance. You might be discouraged and ready to give up. But should you?
Russell Moore
In our reshaping day and age of fluid culture, society and Church, what are the truest healthy signs of Christian leadership? At the epicenter of our Christian cultures today, what are the real, timeless essentials that we have to gather around? Are you confident that the culture you’re a part of today is truly biblical?
Nick Franks
The effectiveness and health of a team is directly associated with a unified vision.
Malcolm Webber
Be aggressive. Stick to the mission even when it’s hard. And see it through to the end. Reach Gen Z.
Chris Pascarella
Although “Millennials” may be the most studied generation so far in American history, another generation rises among us: Generation Z. Who are they?
Chris Pascarella
Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader. Instead, learn from churches.
Thom S. Rainer
I am primarily called to be faithful not successful. Indeed, God isn’t looking for a perfect heart to make willing but a willing heart to make perfect!
Nick Franks
“An idea that’s important to me is, ‘Bloom where you’re planted.’ I’ve become more comfortable recognizing that this is what God calls us to surrender to. God moved me here, gave me the opportunities to do the things I’ve done, and now I get to help influence another generation to use their time, talents, and treasures for His glory.”
Kelsey McFaul
In our leadership, in our homes, in our churches, in our businesses and in all our ventures, all of us long to be fruitful. This is the uniquely human, God-given gift of His glory. But the Bible describes the arch-enemy of our spring-time harvest as this thing called sloth and laziness ‒ the temptation for us all to become idlers.
Nick Franks
Cynicism provides a way out of change — a response restating the issue, often humorously, and allowing for a sense of intellectual superiority before dismissing the issue out of hand. If we are honest, we must admit cynicism is quite often a cheap substitute for honest dialogue. What should we do about our cynicism?
David Goodman
Simplicity brings with it focus, energy, clarity, understanding and power. Is it easy to get to this level of simplicity? Definitely not. It is excruciatingly difficult and totally worthwhile.
Brian Thorstad
Comparing your church to another church can be one of the worst things you do as a church leader. Instead, learn from churches.
Thom S. Rainer
Leadership “power” is a capacity to influence others. There are five primary methods of doing this – but only one motivates authentic trust.
Malcolm Webber
Whether we’re leading the whole church or just the band, leadership requires our best selves and God’s amazing, Spirit-given grace.
Brian Thorstad
Most changes we contemplate and enact aren’t poorly designed. When change goes sideways it’s likely due to poor presentation and communication. We can’t forget that our people love yesterday; yesterday is safe. Tomorrow is scary. Let’s consider forging the link rather than emphasizing it.
Corey Olynik
It’s the roadblocks in leadership which we can avoid that tend to be most damaging. They detract from growth and destroy organizational health. If they aren’t addressed, it can set some leaders back months, years, even an entire career.
Ron Edmondson
What is an area where you have to give up your fear of failure?
Aly Halbakken