Christmas is a time of joy and happiness. There's lots of good things going on. But, when you're in ministry it doesn't always feel that way. Your schedule is loaded with events at church which you not only have to go to, but you're in charge of them as well! There's a lot going on and it's easier to be stressed out than joyful during the Christmas season. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to stay joyful during the Christmas season…

I challenge you to learn from a mistake you've made in the past and focus on that lesson as you lead worship tomorrow…

Mistakes happen. They're often the best way to learn. And if you lead worship for any amount of time, you're going to make a mistake or two. The problem isn't making the mistake itself - it's when you don't learn from it…

Last week we talked about "3 Keys To Writing Songs For Your Church.” Now let's take a look at the process of introducing those songs to your church and using them in a worship gathering.

Here are 3 things you should do before you introduce a song you've written to your church…

This chord works well in the key of G along with these chords…

Yesterday we looked at "5 Reasons You SHOULD Train Up Young Worship Leaders." Now let's take a look at how to actually do it!

Here are 5 ways to train up young worship leaders…

Are you currently training up young worship leaders? You should seriously consider finding a group of high school students or even middle school students who are interested in music and pour into them. Even if they aren't able to play an instrument yet - sit down with them and show them how…

I challenge you to give each of your worship team members a compliment after your service tomorrow…

Some worship teams rehearse every week. Other teams only run through the songs right before they lead on Sunday. Which method is best?…

Jake from Churchfront and I just put out another Q&A podcast session where we answered some more of YOUR questions! Check it out by heading to www.churchfront.com/podcast or searching for the Churchfront Worship Leader Podcast on iTunes.

During the podcast we discuss these 4 questions…

This chord works well in the key of E along with these chords…

Songwriting for your church is different than writing personal songs. There is a lot more responsibility to carry because these songs are not just for yourself - they're for your church. That's why it's important to understand these 3 key ideas to writing songs for your church!…

Do you ever feel like you aren't good enough to lead worship? Maybe you're self-conscious about your voice. Maybe you compare yourself to other worship leaders who you know are better singers than you. The truth is: you don't have to be the best singer in the world to lead worship. You only need to be slightly above average…

I challenge you to keep your eyes open at least 75% of the time tomorrow!…

Happy Thanksgiving! There's so much to be thankful for today. Chances are, you'll be reflecting on what you're thankful for in your own life. In the process, don't forget to thank God for everything and everyone involved in your worship ministry!…

For most leaders, especially when they're just starting out, their eyes are closed 75% of the time and only opened 25% of the time. Leading with your eyes closed is probably your default. But, there are a ton of advantages to keeping your eyes open when leading - we've covered these at length in multiple posts.

Since we've already covered some positive reasons to keep your eyes open, let's look at some negative things that happen when you don't keep your eyes open…

Here are some of the best 2018 Black Friday deals for worship leaders…

You're thankful for the people who serve on your worship team right? They come to rehearsals. They put in work on their own time. They come early on Sunday mornings. There's a lot to thank them for. So why not let them know on Thanksgiving day?…

I challenge you to prepare a smooth transition for tomorrow…

Ahh.... the elusive day off. That in and of itself can be hard to commit to. But what if I told you, if you follow 3 simple steps, you can take an entire week off? It's really that simple.

We all know time off for rest is important but rarely do we feel comfortable taking it. What will my church think? How will my weekly responsibilities get done?…