Rich Kirkpatrick, Author at Sharefaith Magazine

Prayer Songs For Worship - Top 10 Prayer Songs

Top 10 Prayer Songs For Powerful Worship

Anxiety can hit us during church in surprising ways. Often, it's embarrassing to admit to others that you feel less than adequate to do something like reading the Scripture out loud when called upon or pray in ... Read More...

Why It’s Important to Have New Worship Songs

“What is wrong with the inspiring hymns with which we grew up?" asks a parishioner in 1890 after hearing the hymn "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" one Sunday morning. "When I go to church, it is to worship God,... Read More...

The 7 Hebrew Words For Praise In The Bible

Did you know that we get words for “praise” and “worship” from a list of dozens of words? For instance, praise is something that is loud and visible. So, when we think of what volume music should be at church, ... Read More...

When To Challenge Or Compromise On Worship

We have heard that it is too loud, the temperature is too hot or cold, and that the services never end on time. In our efforts to make worship inviting, we deal with taste as well as spiritual maturity. How do ... Read More...

Worship Ministry Administration 201: How To Convince Your Church Board To Fund Your Ministry Project

There is a statement that is often spoken by church staff members. “If only I had the budget, we could ___ (fill in the blank).” The truth is, a wise board will fund things that reasonably support their goals a... Read More...

Am I A Celebrity Worship Leader?

When I started out, worship leaders didn't have the star power they have today. Photo shoots, Instagram followers, and product endorsements have made the profession of leading worship a bit more commercial than... Read More...

6 Unexpected Tasks Worship Leaders End Up With And How To Survive Them!

As worship leaders, the music and spiritual side of things are often talked about. But, there are some tasks blindsiding worship leaders. Whether it's building set pieces, mapping lighting design, creating a lo... Read More...

Worship Songwriting – How To Write The Prayers Of Your Church

Writing songs of worship and prayer for your church is different than writing just any song. You need to keep in check three tensions: (1) your church; (2) your community; (3) and your experiences. All three ne... Read More...

Why Being A Christian Artist Is A Double Blessing

What is it like being an artist in the local church today? If you are musical, you surely have an honored place in the worship team, but if you are a visual artist, a dancer, an actor, or write for TV or movies... Read More...

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