Rich Kirkpatrick, Author at Sharefaith Magazine

Dealing With Invisible Critics: What To Do With Anonymous Comments

It is amazing what a worship leader finds in his church inbox on a Monday morning. Over the many years I have served as a worship leader and worship pastor, several ministries encouraged feedback comments on th... Read More...

Smartphones In Worship Services: A Distraction Or Opportunity?

Arguably, the largest trade show in Anaheim, California is the NAMM–or, the National Association of Music Merchants. I have attended many times over the years as a musical artist, guest of a manufacturer or as ... Read More...

Monday Morning Metrics – 5 Smart Ways To Evaluate A Worship Service

Monday mornings used to be a nail-biting affair for me as a worship leader. We had these comment cards which became a popular way for church members to express their opinions about Sunday worship service. For o... Read More...

Beyond Music Style: How To Bridge Generations In Your Worship Services

How do we get young people to be involved? I think we simply invite them. There was a young youth ministry intern who was tasked by our youth pastor to raise up an all middle-school-aged worship band. My church... Read More...

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Worship Leadership & Conflict: What Do You Do When You Have To Leave Your Church?

I still recall the smell of new carpet in our first brand new home. This was our first truly big ministry post as a worship pastor and felt much like moving into that new house with fresh paint and a tiny tree ... Read More...

What happens AFTER Easter? – How to keep worship GREAT between big Sundays!

We all feel this as workers in the local church. The big service ends and the next Sunday it feels as if the oxygen levels in the church building are below half of usual. It has a name, this after-event nemesis... Read More...

EASTER SUNDAY PLANNING: Resurrecting tradition in your modern worship service!

Easter Sunday, often called the Super Bowl of the church by many, happens but once a year. In other words, we put a lot of our eggs in the basket of Easter–more than we might be willing to admit at times. (Yes,... Read More...

How Tradition Can Save Your Modern Worship Services!

As a child, I remember church being a place that looked very different from any other. Pews, pulpits, choir robes, and music that sounded unlike anything on the radio. The tones of an organ humming and sound of... Read More...

Factory Vs Family: The Secret To Recruiting and Keeping Committed Church Volunteers

Factory Vs Family: The Secret To Recruiting And Keeping Committed Volunteers

You all face this question in whatever church ministry you lead. How do we recruit and keep committed people volunteering in our church? Our culture of mobility and distraction means church attendance for even ... Read More...

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