Sometimes you want to draw attention to the act of worship—even as you’re worshiping. Here are 10 songs that can help remind us why we worship God, and what happens when we do. 1. In the Garden by C. Austin Miles Here’s what hymn writer C. Austin Miles had to... read more
Most of us feel like we don’t get our way. Especially when you add in our artistic bend and the small voices that cause us to doubt. A lot of artists and leaders, including myself, struggle with this concept. Sometimes it is good for us to face rejection because it... read more
Most church worship teams are made up of people with different skill levels. While it’s important to allow opportunities for everyone to use their gifts, worships teams can feel hampered by musicians who don’t understand basic theory or how to play in an ensemble. For everyone interested in becoming a... read more
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18-18 In Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica, thankfulness rounds out the three postures that God desires from us. Along with joyfulness and prayerfulness,... read more
Digital consoles have truly revolutionized the act of mixing sound in worship. It used to be that you would have to use a lot of outboard effects equipment, racks of processors, and audio patch panels to get the sound and flexible routing you wanted. Today, even the most modest digital... read more
I began playing piano at age seven, and by the time I was the ripe old age of eleven, I was playing at church. I was the kid they would prop up on the piano for church offertory. I loved it. And through the years that would expand into playing... read more
Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Joshua Havens and Matt Fuqua with the band the Afters about how we worship through the tragedy we all experience in life. This was such an encouraging time with both these guys as they shared about what God has taught them about leading... read more
You might be thinking – you guys at Twelve:Thirty are all about helping me Transform my Worship Experience, why do you do interviews and podcasts with Christian Music Artists? The answer is simple: A Christian music concert is a Worship Experience. These artists spend their lives writing and performing music... read more
You might be thinking – you guys at Twelve:Thirty are all about helping me Transform my Worship Experience, why do you do interviews and podcasts with Christian Music Artists? The answer is simple: A Christian music concert is a Worship Experience. These artists spend their lives writing and performing music... read more
You might be thinking – you guys at Twelve:Thirty are all about helping me Transform my Worship Experience, why do you do interviews and podcasts with Christian Music Artists? The answer is simple: A Christian music concert is a Worship Experience. These artists spend their lives writing and performing music... read more
You might be thinking – you guys at Twelve:Thirty are all about helping me Transform my Worship Experience, why do you do interviews and podcasts with Christian Music Artists? The answer is simple: A Christian music concert is a Worship Experience. These artists spend their lives writing and performing music... 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