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This is an essential point for the worship leader and team members to remember. When we're leading, we must let our energy impact the congregation. This intentional and consistent effort will, over time, build a culture of alive and active worship among the congregation.Show Notes: The Power To Change Bookworshipleadertoolbox.com/blog

The volunteers you assemble each week are also part of the church and are hungry for spiritual growth and discipleship. Of course, serving in the ministry regularly is an excellent part of the spiritual discipline of being a part of the body of Christ. But in addition to this act of service, let's not forget that we can incorporate spiritual elements into the rehearsal and gathering time with the worship team. Sometimes, it can be difficult for the worship team to attend weekly rehearsals on the weekend and invest another evening in community or small groups. However, this is still a great approach, mainly if your worship team rotates members. Many churches require small group involvement for their leaders. Here are some creative ways to enhance the focus.  www.worshipleadertoolbox.com Current Reading:  Unreasonable Hospitality – https://amzn.to/40Vg3Vu I Love Jesus, But Hate Christmas - https://amzn.to/40BN1ck Podcast Tech Set Up:  Rode Caster Pro 2 - https://amzn.to/4hUWy5l Shure SM7b - https://amzn.to/3PYqC44 Focusrite: https://amzn.to/3PXeK20 Attach Focusrite to Macbook: https://amzn.to/40Svqy4 MXL Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jOqKAO

132 - In this episode, #132, we discuss three things you can include in your next worship team meeting. As you think about these three things, it builds a framework for your meeting and, at the very least, brings clarity to the purpose of the meeting.  Learn more at worshipleadertoolbox.com. FROM THE EPISODE:  Singing can improve your mood! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19zStrX2Vj/ Post: What Values Guide Your Worship Team Post: Practice Is Personal, Rehearsal Is Relational Post: How To Build Great Worship Team Community While Rotating Band Members

January 2, 2025  Show Notes:  Thank you for joining us on the Worship Leader Toolbox Podcast!  Here are five simple steps every worship leader can take at the beginning of a new year.  Notes from the episode:  Read Blog Post Four Questions To Ask https://worshipleadertoolbox.com/four-clarifying-questions-for-your-worship-team/ How To Create More Moments In Worship https://worshipleadertoolbox.com/the-power-of-moments-in-worship/ WLT - Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/473905819318830 WLT - Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069614380507 IG - @thewltoolbox - https://www.instagram.com/thewltoolbox Subscribe to the Worship Leader Toolbox https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/d1FfHQG

Welcome! In this episode we talk about some principles in worship planning for Christmas Eve Worship.   Some links from our episode:  ✅ Device Attachment For Mic Stand ✅ Fire Tablet - For Music Stand - ✅ Other Fun Gift Ideas For Worship Leaders ✅ Tim Price Acoustic Christmas (instrumental) ✅ Christmas Fiddles - Price Family (Instrumental) ✅ READ THE BLOG ✅ JOIN ON EMAIL LIST ✅ BECOME A SPONSOR #worshipleader #worshipministry #wlt 

You may know your values, but you have them by the way you lead in worship, serve with your team, plan, prepare and help the church worship. When we take time to name the values we want to have and start living into them, we automatically take a step toward more effective leadership and engagement.  Tim Batts and Tim Price talk about values for your worship team on this episode of The Worship Leader Toolbox Podcast.  www.worshipleadertoolbox.com

Reading the room is an essential part of leading the congregation in worship. We have to know when to push or encourage or when to change our plans.

Give the App Worship Freq a try! It helps you find the optimal key for a person's vocal range. Thanks for joining us on the Worship Leader Toolbox, Kyle!

Thanks for listening to the podcast. We hope it helps raise the level of musicianship in your worship team. read post

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 need to convince just one student that it's possible..." Visit Jason's Website

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 Community Group

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? Read the Post Download This Free Resource: Grow Your Worship Ministry - Nine Ideas To Sharpen Your Leadership Culture & Conversation Cards - to springboard leadership discussions with your team Facebook Page Facebook Community Group

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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's been really great hanging with my cousin Tim and talking shop. I'll be stepping away to focus on some other things for a while. If you'd like to learn some instruments like guitar, bass, or ukulele, here's my info: Website: Music With Dave Email: dave@dejahn.com

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.com/watch?v=YlWQRLnV4eY Church website: www.rockcitychurch.tv

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" is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/ePZHdti And you can find her music on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. https://sammarshmusic.com Songs sampled in this episode are "My Purpose" from her "Greentree Sessions" album, "Nachoonga" by "Sheldon Bangera", the original "Waymaker" by Sinach, and "Start Healing" from Samantha's "Home Anywhere" album.

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" is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/ePZHdti And you can find her music on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. https://sammarshmusic.com The song sampled in this episode is "New Melody" from her "Home Anywhere" album.

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're always late 2.    Set your clock earlier 3.    Give yourself time 4.    Arrive early and then do a couple last minute things 5.    Remember that being late signals how much you only care about yourself      

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 media accounts. 6. Be joyful. Don't get political or polarized and unfocused.

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 times 7. If it’s acoustic only – learn some picking patterns and new chords 8. Stay ambient – don’t get rhthmic

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.

Join us in our 100th Episode as we ask a few questions and hear from some previous members. 1. How did you get involved in worship leadership? 2. How did you get involved in music? 3. What is your typical rhythm for ministry roles? 4. Have you written any songs?

Join us again today in our interview with Hadassah Bell and Moriah Nepstad from FC Music. They are the worship leaders from Fellowship Church in Antioch, CA. Today's featured songs are "What Does Heaven Look Like?" and "Oh My Heart" are from their Live album, "Abide" recorded last year. You can find their music on all the streaming platforms. The church website is: https://www.tfcpeople.com/

This is part one of a two-part interview with Hadassah Bell and Moriah Nepstad from FC Music. They are the worship leaders from Fellowship Church in Antioch, CA. Today's featured songs "In The Valley" and "Worthy Of" are from their live album, "Abide" recorded last year. You can find their music on all the streaming platforms. The church website is: https://www.tfcpeople.com/

Today we'll discuss eight things you can do to help your worship team regroup after the summer: 1. Send Communication 2. Plan And Schedule 3. Schedule A Community-Building Event 4. Time Of Training 5. Vision For The Fall 6. Long Term Planning 7. Meeting With Pastor 8. Prayer

Join us this week as we fellowship with Ryan Holt, "Lead Worshiper" at Shelter Bible Church in Anchorage, Alaska. Their website is: https://shelterbiblechurch.org/

Rehearsals are the contract for the weekend. You're setting up a plan that everyone agrees upon, a plan to execute this week, with the team for the church. Today we’re going to have a quick conversation about leading worship team rehearsals. 1. Prepare for rehearsal 2. Arrive early 3. Greet you team 4. Obvious beginning 5. Prayer 6. Let the sound team take control 7. Start the song rehearsal 8. Put people at ease 9. Critical "after rehearsal" time 10. Sunday morning sound check and double-check

Great interview today with worship director, Blake Goss, from NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC! NewSpring has a new album out called Alters EP, featuring Blake, who's been in ministry for 20 years serving the church through teaching, leading worship, and personal discipleship. Find the album everywhere, including: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3LbMy9S2eix3r8agUkhYIJ?si=ob-mlQWoRemK-T3vUvYfVA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/altars-ep/1680098338 Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_koWPqLdvOuBRxwb1QttJGxTizyamY6NRo

How does the habit of "scripture first" play into the life of a worship leader? 1. Scripture should be first in The Day 2. Scripture should be first in Planning 3. Scripture should be first in Response

Here are five aspects of the life of a worship leader on a day-to-day basis: 1. Discipleship – self, others, team, church, prayer, scripture 2. Communication – with pastors and staff, team, tech ministry, and volunteers 3. Music – planning, finding, charting, files, creativity 4. Organizing – rehearsals, staging, teams, flow, Sundays 5. Recruiting – praying for new people, raising up the next generation, discovering volunteers

It's great to learn from other churches, to be inspired by bigger and better, but what about the smaller settings? What if you are leading in a smaller church? What if your stage area is more traditional, without grand lighting or state of the art tech? You may not have a huge budget, a large talent pool, incredible production, but Jesus is still the ultimate worship leader, the Holy Spirit is still present and you have these three advantages: 1. Relationally Driven 2. Less Commotion 3. Opportunities for Involvement

Now is a great time to start thinking about the summer. You can use it to your advantage to strengthen, boost and recharge your ministry worship ministry. Here are some ideas for your life and ministry this summer… 1. Create a social event 2. Plan with your pastor 3. Plan your own ministry 4. Keep the music simple 5. Include others in leadership 6. Music themed Sundays 7. Highlight team members 8. Schedule your home time (and stick to it) 9. Serve at a kids event or outreach 10. Get the big blocks in for the fall

This you can do it all? You can't, and you shouldn't. Here are some random thoughts to encourage you, the leader, to invite, ask, and otherwise pull people into serving in ministry with you: ASKING OTHERS TO SERVE Don’t say “no” for others before asking. Don’t rob people of the joy of using their gifts. Don’t think you’re supposed to do all the ministry. Work at getting over your perfectionist tendencies to allow others to begin, learn and grow into it. Set up a small advisory board to work toward (and give you confidence) to ask others to serve. There may some frontloaded time investment, but make a plan and get it rolling knowing of the time you’ll save in the future (and the way others will grow in it)! WHAT DO WE ASK Ask people to join you? Ask people to take on responsibility. Ask people to assist you in roles in which you are weak. Someone is gifted for the role. Too often, we think if we don’t like doing something, no one would, so we just buckle down doing things we don’t enjoy while someone else who would love to do it is missing out. I think about putting furniture together, creating certain chord charts, setting up the stage, etc. Don’t begrudgingly take on the burden, pray about the right person who may find it fulfilling and rewarding. Ask them to do it or join you in learning to do it. Invite people to use their gifts in one time projects – like season stage design, painting, a video, sending thank you notes, writing music, etc. I have found that when people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for a project it’s much easier to be a part of it and jump in. Ask your team to respond the kinds of things they would love to do. But most often, it’s the personal invitation that will make a difference in how a person responds. You ask a specific person to consider taking on a role of some kind, etc. Ask people to join you in thinking of new ideas. Incorporating people into leadership is more fun, more effective and more clearly accomplishes your mission of equipping the saints. EXAMPLES OF ASKING put all the lyrics and graphics into the computer, operate it for rehearsals and services in each of our worship spaces and in many of our traveling events. operate the sound board for services and well as set all the stuff up in advance lead some of the songs and lead the whole service at times take care of loading all the tracks, clicks and pads into the workstation help come up with new songs for worship take care of welcoming, greeting, prayers, etc. welcome people into worship as a guest service team take care of all the coffee and other hospitaly details on sundays edit blog posts send blog posts, emails and more

Place your focus on edifying the church, helping the congregation connect with God, and pointing toward Jesus in all you do and sing. As we do this, we will be focused on leading the church in worship. And you know what? Great performance will follow. To lead is to be a servant. Here are some of the ways we serve from an angle of leading worship: 1. Invite and Involve Others To Develop Their Gifts 2. Care For Your Volunteer Team 3. Do The Hard Work Of Organizing 4. Humbly Assist And Partner With Your Pastor 5. Pray For Your Church 6. Sing The Songs That Connect With and Help The Congregation Engage 7. Stretch And Challenge Your People To Grow

The question is for a great worship flow is, "What's Next?" Today we talk about how to instill this question: 1. Write out the order with details 2. Teach them to ask the question 3. Remind them to ask the question