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At the end of weekend services, a decision was made that, in my opinion, caused a complete train wreck. Annoyed, I headed into my leader’s office the next day to explain what happened and why the decision was wrong. After 15 minutes, he politely interrupted me and said, “I agree... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: WATCH THE INTERVIEW: Show Notes This week, we’re going to continue our discussion and talk about choir practices, rehearsals, volunteers, how to keep things fresh, run-throughs and more as it relates to a traditional or blended worship experience. So if you are at a church where... read more
I recently finished my third book, Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling, and one of the overarching themes of the book is the role creativity plays in scripture. Growing up, I never used to think that creativity was really a biblical concept. And every once in a while... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: WATCH THE INTERVIEW: Show Notes This week, we welcome Dan and Melodie Griffin – both of them have extensive experience in the area of worship – both traditional and contemporary, but have spent a large chunk of their ministry in traditional venues. They have both served... read more
Beacons and trail markers are a traveler’s best friend. Leader’s lean into these as life lines for clear direction and vision. Whether it is ship captains entering nighttime harbors, sherpas guiding large groups up Everest or 747 pilots landing massive planes on runways, the principle remains truer than ever that... read more
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Easter is the highpoint of the Christian year. By celebrating the... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week we talk welcome Bill Swaringim back one final time to talk about the peanut gallery. How to deal with experts in the pew. You know you got’em. Bill and Carl discuss how to graciously handle feedback from your congregation, and how to... read more
Episode 14: As youth pastors we spend our time pouring into students. We desire to see spiritual growth as well as maturity and life skills develop in them. A huge way we can train them is through actually letting them lead. Imagine a ministry for students, led by other students.... read more
If you’re a worship leader or tech director reading this, you’re likely familiar with Ableton Live. You probably already use if for tracks, or you know someone that does, or you’re fighting to the death to not have to use tracks. But Ableton Live does far more than run tracks.... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes This week, we wrap our 2-week series with Bill Swaringim on the topic of How to Succeed through Technical Glitches. What happens when your world falls apart on Sundays? Bill is a veteran in church media and production. He serves as the Creative Arts... read more
A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to catch a plane ride sitting next to Greg Stier, CEO and Founder of Dare 2 Share, from Washington, DC to Denver. He was returning home after a speaking engagement and I was heading to Colorado for a leadership camp/mission trip hybrid... read more