Articles on how to build your Worship Set, how to train your Band and Worship Team and more.
I will never forget what He has done. But sometimes, I do. Sometimes, I forget. I get caught up digging in the trash all around me, and I forget. i get lost in the noise, caught up in the busyness, engage in teh criticism, and forget. We write grocery lists,... read more
It happened again yesterday. I was attending one of those hip, contemporary churches — and almost no one sang. Worshippers stood obediently as the band rocked out, the smoke machine belched and lights flashed. Lyrics were projected on the screen, but almost no one sang them. A few women were... read more
In my early years of leading, I felt a lot of pressure while leading band practices, for a variety of reasons: I didn’t have a clear goal of what I wanted to accomplish I was afraid of them judging me (which I’m sure they did A LOT!) I was intimidated... read more
Do you have a favorite podcast? Is there a particular host that impresses you? A go-to show with content that excites you every single episode? Do you keep a shortlist of podcasts you’re constantly recommending to your friends and family? Chances are you answered “Yes” to all of those questions,... read more
Spiritual church services have been around for many millennia, and that still holds true today. In the past, it was standard for families to have a slow and relaxed Saturday evening. This allowed them to be rested and refreshed for Sunday morning church services. However, the increasingly busy schedules of... read more
If you took piano lessons like me, you remember sitting on the piano bench with the teacher at your right side. I looked at the sheet music with my eyes while my untrained hands learned how to translate notes, flats, sharps, clefs, rests, and time signatures into music. Starting out,... read more
As a church planter, I know the struggle of being a one man band. I lead the singing, my wife manages the slides, my 12 year old daughter operates the live stream camera and we all chip in to get the building ready for services. When we started Grace Valley... read more
Your church might be working to re-open your buildings or your church might be waiting months longer to open. Either way, Online Church is here to stay. So, how are you enhancing your Online Worship Experiences? One way that we’ve helped churches still engage in worship corporately is through Virtual... read more
Here’s how to produce a pre-recorded multi-cam worship set in 8 simple steps 1. Plot the Stage We use a minimum of four cameras: Camera 1 – Wide angle lens and fixed on a tripod for the entire worship set. Positioned to capture as much action as possible, but not... read more
Churches integrate music into their services in a number of ways. Some churches want the songs to match with the message’s theme, and others don’t feel that’s a necessity. While there’s definitely no wrong or right way to construct your service, it can be really moving to build your entire... read more
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 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