We’ve all been there – you’re singing along and you’re 2 lines into the next slide before the operator advances to the next slide of lyrics. It’s brutal. I mean brutal. It feels like the congregation is on a roller coaster ride of singing together. Being late on leading... read more
Having everyone read the lyrics to a worship song is a time-old tradition. From Hymnals, to overhead projectors (I still remember practicing switching out transparencies!), to PowerPoint, and now most often to Propresenter- displaying lyrics has been a journey! And until recently, displaying lyrics had no ability to integrate into... read more
Over at the North End Collective Church in Boise, Idaho, their new set design is so unique, I asked the Worship Pastor, Ben Biggerstaff, about the philosophy behind it and what it took to build it. While, the work was done by Foster Weld, a local welding and design company,... read more
Evaluation is critical if you want to be effective. Is what we’re doing working? Could it be better? Is it still necessary that we do ____? These are the types of critical questions you should be asking about each element of your church service. And I mean every element,... read more
For the next few weeks our attention during worship experiences worldwide will turn toward the season of Advent. Advent is the 4 weeks preceding Christmas and is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ. The word Advent means “the coming” or “the arrival” because just... read more
Using live production in your worship environment can be a great benefit to the overall worship experience. The integrated uses of audio, video, and lighting have become a major staple in modern church worship environments. Live production in and of itself can take many forms and facets. What may be... read more
I travel at least once or twice a month to another church. I can usually tell right away where a church is in there design quality with a quick glance at their worship slides. I can tell whether the church has an in-house designer or a volunteer with no... read more
Running a great audition sets the tone for possible years of partnership with a band member. Taking the time to think it through and execute it well, laying a solid foundation of trust to build upon. Below are some pointers that I have learned over the years that help run... read more
A few weeks ago after a worship service I received some great advice from a businessman that applies to our role as Worship Leaders. Every week our goal is to lead people in worship and usually there is some sort of point where we talk, whether it’s at the beginning... read more