Why summer is a better time to set goals
A long time ago I realized I hated setting goals in January. As I look back I realize that setting
Author: Robert
Church Planning Timeline
I’ve received some questions about what our church timeline look like with regards to planning, choosing music, creative elements, designing the
Better Church Announcements
When we decide to communicate to the whole church, we realize our people need to know 3 things max each week.
Beginning Worship Guitar – Part 2
One of the great parts of being a blogger are the questions I have received from worship guitarist all over the world. For a while now, I’ve been collecting the questions and turning them into blog post. I hope you might also find these useful. Question: I have TERRIBLE rhythm, any suggestions for rapidly improving on timing/rhythm? Answer: This one is pretty easy
Beginning Worship Guitar – Part 1
One of the great parts of being a blogger are the questions I have received from worship guitarist all over the world. For a while now, I’ve been collecting the questions and turning them into blog post. I hope you might also find these useful. The Question: I have both an acoustic and an electric, I lean much more towards rhythm than fingerpicking, but is either one easier to focus on to lead worship? Aside from a beat box, I’ll be the only musician. My Answer: Work on acoustic only. It works in any situation and lends itself well to most worship songs. Also, just concentrate on strumming chords with a pick. The Why: When you are first starting out, a worship leader usually find themselves needed to provide support and foundation musically and the acoustic guitar does just that. There are less techincal variables with an acoustic guitar as well. No amp to worry about, no cables to go out and you don’t need a mic or sound
Worship Planning Timeline at North Phoenix Baptist Church
One of the great parts of being a blogger are the questions I have received from worship guitarist all over the world. For a while now, I’ve been collecting the questions and turning them into blog post. I hope you might also find these useful. 1. What is your weekly worship planning timeline? Sunday: Worship Services! Monday: Worship Meeting with music and technical staff hammering out any last details of the flow for worship for the following Sunday. This is also a time for a brief review of the past Sunday. Monday Afternoon: I will communicate any last minute changes to the volunteers, i.e. song changes, new directions, etc. Also, there is a team meeting
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Weekly Worship Planning Timeline
One of the great parts of being a blogger are the questions I have received from worship guitarist all over