In biblical times, people who owned vineyards had to be careful about pests like foxes that would come into their gardens and ruin their produce. If a person didn’t put the proper defense around the vineyard, they could lose much financially. These pests were so smart though: they would come when the owner wasn’t around, and so a wise owner …
If the team prepares before practice, group rehearsal will go so much smoother. Having prepared team members does not guarantee a successful practice. Even with prepared individuals, without a thoughtful game plan from the leader and without a dedicated mindset from the team members, practice could still become stressful for everyone. In order to have a successful worship team practice, …
It was great to introduce the song “Lion and the Lamb” today. I got a few versions to check out and the lyrics beneath. Lyrics VERSE 1 He’s coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down And every chain will break, as broken hearts declare His praise Who can stop the Lord Almighty? CHORUS Our God is the …
Leading worship is an honor. Leading worship beside the incredible people that I get to lead beside is even a greater honor. One of the things I have loved about this team is their commitment to musical excellence but also doctrinal integrity. Not only do they take what we lead seriously, but they have also worked so diligently studying the
Worship Evangelism was written in response to the seeker-sensitive, church-growth movement. In an era when so many churches work hard at feeling just like the world, Morgenthaler makes a call for churches to remain holy in the truest sense of the word – other than. The best way to reach “seekers” (I know, no one seeks after God [Rom 3:10], but
A few years ago, North Side Worship started putting together a bluegrass Christmas album entitled “Peace on Earth.” You can listen to or download the entire album for free below. As we selected songs, I fell in love with some of the forgotten verses in Christmas hymnody. “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” became my favorite due to one particular forgotten
Return to Worship is a great volume by Ron Owens. With 37 short yet specific chapters and 4 detailed appendices, anyone involved in leading worship can read through the entire book and be edified or select a specific topic and be informed. Favorite Quotes Sometimes it seems we have completely lost sight of Who God is – His might, His majesty,
While most worship teams are composed of volunteers, the weight of this ministry should still hold a high level of accountability concerning preparation. All individual members should be prepared before practice and not use the group time as a session to cram. Corporate cramming sessions serve as an inconsiderate waste of time and an absolute stressful environment for all team
Many people can stand before people and lead worship, but not everyone should. Those who lead in worship are responsible for holding themselves to a high standard. Worship teams represent the church and teach others by the manner in which they lead (Col. 3:16). Those who desire to teach do have stricter standards in this life and the next (Jam. 3:1). As
We are singing “Jesus, Only Jesus” during December at North Side. So excited to introduce the song by Matt Redman to the congregation on Sunday but you can practice before you come! Lyrics Who has the power to raise the dead? Who can save us from our sin? He is our hope, our righteousness Jesus, only Jesus Who can make
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