Worship VS Praise – Is There Difference?
You have probably heard the following descriptions drawing a distinction between praise and worship. Praise is about God, worship is to God. Praise is... Read More...
The Strange Fire Controversy: John MacArthur, Charismatics, and What Really Matters
If you've kept up with the latest Christian buzz, you've probably heard about John MacArthur, Strange Fire, and the uproar of the Charismatics. As wit... Read More...
What Does the Future Hold for Worship Music?
Every Fall Semester I talk to my freshman worship students about today’s worship world. It is always good to give them some perspective on current tre... Read More...
Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Prayer Group
For all our talk about prayer, we probably don’t do enough of it. One of the best ways to improve in prayer, however, is to do it in community. This i... Read More...
How to Handle Criticism as a Pastor
I have a plaque hanging in my office that I picked up about 25 years ago, it reads: “To Avoid Criticism: Do Nothing. Say Nothing. Be Nothing.” It’s tr... Read More...
3 Must-Have Microphones for Any Worship Team
A question many churches face these days is which microphone is best suited for my worship team vocalists? There seems to be an unending array of opti... Read More...
Down to Earth – Interview with Blake NeeSmith of Finding Favour
We recently met up with Blake NeeSmith, lead singer from the band, Finding Favour. Blake is just a normal guy — a Georgia boy living in Nashville. But... Read More...
Pastors – Nail the Landing in Your Sermon This Week
Safe, rough, or perilous, once a plane takes off, landing is inevitable. There is more potential for error and danger in the landing than any other ti... Read More...
Five Things to Avoid When Selecting Worship Songs
Selecting worship songs is one of the most important ministries of a worship leader. If you’ve never done it before, it’s hard work! No, it’s not simp... Read More...