Simple Church Music

Do you find yourself feeling the pressure to always be doing the "latest and greatest" new song? Do you feel embarrassed to share your song list (at times) because you think you will be deemed "out of touch?" On today's episode, I have a great panel discussion about songs that are still speaking to our churches, why they're still working, and how to think about our so...

Christmas.... When you're in music ministry, Christmas often involves learning special music, extra practices, and special programs. Today on the Simple Church Music Podcast, my guests, Angie and Elenee share how they've navigated the Christmas season in their smaller churches.  Hear this: you have permission to do what works for your church in this season! I hope that you receive the me...

In this episode, Landon brings us all back to square one by helping us to remember our purpose. This is one of the strategic ways that he continuously creates culture within his music team....and it pays off, big time! Landon also shares some really practical, easily actionable tips to help make your music ministry run more smoothly and be more effective. Resources Mentioned on the Podcast Somethi...

Do you often feel like you are working hard in your ministry but still feel ineffective? Do you worry that there is simply not time enough to really have a thriving, effective music ministry? One word: SIMPLIFY! In this episode, I share a clip from a recent music workshop where I presented.  While so much more could be said on the topic, I made a case for being efficient with time and energy while...

On this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I talk with Michael about: Investing in people Seasons of learning Leading by example Using visualization to help with appropriate song selection How failing creates a learning opportunity like nothing else How God is able to move in our imperfection and brokenness Learning to lean on others - even while they are still growing Not being afraid to...

On this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, my guest, Andrea, and I talk about: learning the different "languages" of different instruments methods for training new musicians investing in your team being intentional in every area of music ministry how to select songs to make your team successful strategies for planning your sets very far in advance the importance of being intenti...

In this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I speak with Crystal from North Carolina, and we discuss: starting a choir in a small church and its potential impact on your church how "sink or swim" is sometimes the motivation to learn how to create a more full musical sound using loops and tracks choosing songs that move people the importance of prayer in the life of a music team m...

On today's episode of the Simple Church Music podcast, my guest, Theresa, and I discuss: some challenges we face with smaller music teams the need to constantly reinvent and be flexible The Worship Workshop (this is amazing!) using respect (and humor!) to embrace generational differences within your team giving space for members of your team to grow in their unique gifts how guided listening...

In this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I speak with my guest, Jimbo, about: how your team learns to be adaptable and the role humility plays the power of authenticity learning to trust each other how staying prayerful is the cornerstone for building a great team how Jimbo selects new music  prayer and practice are keys to an effective worship team starting out with loops and tracks ho...

On this episode with music minister, Elenee, we discuss: how her team started from scratch building relationships with others who can mentor you investing time/money/resources to attend conferences the different seasons of a music team addressing the challenge of your music team members also being leaders in other ministries within your smaller church the importance of your daily walk how, at the...