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“Why am I SO stressed out?!”
Our buddy Joel Klampert recently pointed out an article in The Consumerist that lists “Worship Minister” in the top 15 jobs with the highest stress for the lowest pay. While we probably can’t do anything to change the pay-grade of any minister in this economy, we can

55%
In preparing training for our worship teams recently, I came across a startling definition of communication. COMMUNICATION: 15% - content 30% - tone or emotion 55% - body language There is was, 55 %, the ammunition that I needed to convince our teams that they simply have to invest more time preparing so they can be more expressive on stage. When reviewing our services on video, I still see frowns and unsmiling faces which co

CD Review: Vertical Window - DECLARATION
Vertical Window DECLARATION Independent Will appeal to: fans of Casting Crowns, Caedmon’s Call, and Philips, Craig, & Dean Highlights: “Be Glorified”, “Declaration”, & “61”. Vertical Window have been leading worship, and releasing original c.d.’s in my neck of the woods for some time now, but in the past their recorded output has eit

Father Forgive Me, For I Have Sinned Part II
If you’re not familiar with my story, please start here. Author’s Note:     I need to emphasize that considering the situation, I was handled with MUCH grace.  The following confessions are not intended to paint anyone in a negative light or to shift blame.  I’m just sharing my story, my emotions, and my experiences.

Letters to Leaders, Vol. 3
Fellow worship leaders, you will find many nuggets of wisdom and experience in the following letter. Although it was written with a very specific leader in mind, I would encourage you to ask yourself if this letter could’ve been written to you. Do we need to grow in the same areas as this leader? And are we excelling in the same places as this one? Find challenge and encouragement in the words. ~mandy thompson My Dear Worship L