The Worship Leader Toolbox

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It was great to meet with Tim Batts to talk about everyday worship ministry and media in the local church.

In this very brief podcast episode, Tim shares two tricks you can try this week to make rehearsal more efficient and effective.

Musical dynamics is simply the volume at which you play a note or phrase of music. One simple way to raise the level of sound in your worship team is to begin to focus on dynamics. This will increase inspiration, emotional connection, and response. Here are some thoughts about utilizing dynamics in your worship team music.

Part of the job of every worship leader is to help raise up the next generation of worship leaders. This can happen within student ministry and along with the whole church. Our guest today, Jason Hundley is a leading expert in helping to equip and train your student worship leaders and this episode is packed with resources and ideas. "To get started with music in your student ministry, you ne...

There are seasons for everything, and in the thick of the back-to-school fall mode, it’s easy for small but essential things to get swept away in details. Here are four easy things you can do this week to reap significant benefits for you and your team in the next few months! Read Post Contact Tim for a training event in your church for your worship team!

Sometimes, the spirit may prompt us to share, make a call, or verbally wrap up the message before the closing song—but if this happens every weekend, you may want to rethink your habits and rituals. Allow the call to action from the preacher to linger and allow space for people to respond to the Lord as you begin the closing song.

For the worship leader, the team and the congregation - don't get so caught up in the details that you miss God in worship! worshipleadertoolbox.com

Delegation in your ministry increases the impact, raises the effectiveness, and invites others to join you and use their gifts. Don't wait until you're desperate and unable to keep things going... from a healthy perspective, you want to intentionally hand off some of the ministry roles so the space is open for you to grow the team and lead the ministry well. Read the post Facebook Communit...

Every church has a hiccup on occasion, but if you're asking your tech team to put out fires every week, you probably have some issues to address. Here are eight ideas for limiting the "fires" they are dealing with. Read Post Download A Free Resource Ten Point Check List For Worship Leaders

This may be super specific, but the scenario might look something like this: You’re serving in a church and have a few committed instrumentalists and few vocalists but they all are most comfortable following you. You then, by default, sing almost every song and lead the way for transitions, invitations, etc. How do you take who you have and develop them to become more comfortable truly leading? Re...

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I have been listening to Charlie Peacock's music for a long time and it was awesome to spend time with his during this interview! It was also great to meet his wife, Andi. What a legacy. The new book: Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much Charlie Peacock Website

Today we're talking about ways to enlist your congregation. 1. Encourage Congregational Singing 2. Recruit Musicians 3. Develop Musicians 4. Enlist Non-Musical Participation Music Featured: "How Great The Father's Love For Us", arranged by Dave Jahn. ...Hey, this is Dave. I wanted to thank all of you for your support over the last few years I've been with the podcast. It'...

Today we hang with Nathan and Chaiyim from Rock City Worship. They recently released a new live album, "Testify". And you can find that on most platforms including Spotify, YouTube Music, and iHeart Radio. Songs featured on this episode: Testify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwpgsHEu_cI How Could I Not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIrJvlrxNcM Praise The Lord: https://www.youtube.c...

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Part Two of the two-part interview with Samantha Marsh, Music Worship Minister at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Wilmington, NC. She's currently on staff at Coastal Christian High School where she teaches the music worship team. She also holds an MA in Christian Ministries at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Her new book, "The Equipped Music Worship Leader: A Practical Guide"...

Part One of a two part interview with Samantha Marsh, Music Worship Minister at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Wilmington, NC. She's currently on staff at Coastal Christian High School where she teaches the music worship team. She also holds an MA in Christian Ministries at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Her new book, "The Equipped Music Worship Leader: A Practical Guide" i...

In today’s episode, we talk about why we should arrive early: 1.    You're better prepared 2.    You're more focused 3.    You're in control 4.    Better connections with others as they arrive 5.    Shows respect and solid leadership 6.    Helps people count on you 7.    Gives you margin and space in your life and schedule   And ways to start this good habit:  1.    Stop staying you&#3...

In today's episode, we give some great tips on giving people what they really need this season: Jesus. 1. As a worship leader, say the name of Jesus. 2. Lead great music and have a great plan, but simple is great too! 3. Encourage your church to share the name of Jesus. 4. Add the element of Good News invitations into every program. 5. Share the good news of Christmas on your personal social m...

It's like Thanksgiving all year! read post Tim Price (tim@worshipleadertoolbox.com) Dave Jahn (dave@worshipleadertoolbox.com)

Today we talk about some helpful ways to play background music during the service, and hear a bit of Tim's recordings that he uses for this purpose. 1. The whole band doesn’t have to go up 2. Have a copy of the message or outline 3. Use pad sounds from the sound board 4. Don’t play intentional melody lines from familiar songs 5. Use the key you’re going into for the next song 6. Rehearse those...

Today we sit down with guitarist and singer, Stephen Fox, who shares his story and special calling of being a "Hired Gun" worship leader. Stephen has a home church, but feels called to also serve the needs of struggling churches in his area. My favorite quote from Stephen is "God makes the praise. We get to play the notes."

Christmas can get busy for worship leaders. And especially this year because Christmas is on a Monday. Which means a really full Sunday and Christmas Eve! Here are some fun ideas for celebrating the season with your worship team: 1. Solos 2. Open House 3. Christmas Carol 4. Ugly Sweater Day 5. Group Gift 6. Take a Break 7. Serve Together

Today we sit down with Judy Redlich, host of "Encounter" show at Tuesdays at 2:00pm on Bott Radio Network. Judy is the worship leader at her church, Trinity Assembly Of God in St. Louis, MO. But one thing really sets her apart from most worship leaders: Judy is visually impaired. But that doesn't stop her in the least.