“We Talkin’ Bout Practice?” Thoughts From A Worship Pastor on Practice and Preparation

“We talkin’ bout practice?” Those words were spoken by former NBA star Allen Iverson back in 2002. He was being questioned by a reporter for missing his team’s practice. It was quite a rant, one that has gone down in recent sports history as an example…and not a good one at that. He went on … Continue reading

Worship Interview – Encouraging Confidence and Calling – Vernon Rainwater, Northland Church

We all have heroes. I’m not talking about the kind that wear capes and are able to leap tall buildings in a single bound; but, real-life heroes. Even in ministry, it’s important to have people that we look up to….people who inspire us to be better and more effective leaders. I can gratefully say that … Continue reading

Worship Leaders :: A Spiritual Check-Up with Dr. Fred Meadows

Pastors can get stressed, overwhelmed and burned out. It happens every single day, unfortunately. What helps? What are the signs? Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had flashing red lights on our desk that alert us when we are getting close to the edge? My friend and one of my mentors, Dr. Fred Meadows … Continue reading

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself (Vocally) – Vocal Technique :: Dr. Kathleen Hacker

Have you ever worked with a musician that knew how to bring out the best in people? Sure, there are those people who can challenge us musically, but what about the leaders who can take it a step further and help us to become better people…better servants? Dr. Kathleen Hacker is just that kind of … Continue reading

That’s Not A Hashtag….

Have you ever been leading a rehearsal and something your band was playing or a singer was singing didn’t sound quite right? I will never forget leading a rehearsal when this happened. I kept hitting this section of the song and though I didn’t want to embarrass any of our players, something wasn’t right. The … Continue reading

Encouraging & Developing Your Volunteers: Thoughts From A Fellow Worship Pastor

Ministry can be many things. It can be thrilling, fun, energizing and many other positive things. As I look back on my days in ministry I can think of things that still make the hairs on my arm stand at attention. I can remember praying with people as they accepted Christ and rejoicing with them! … Continue reading

To Click Or Not To Click :: Using Click Tracks In Worship

I entered fulltime worship ministry in 1993. Yeah, even though I still look so young (ha), this September I will celebrate 20 years in ministry. That absolutely blows my mind. What an adventure it has been, and I thank God that in spite of my flaws and being a work in progress, He still sees … Continue reading

You posted WHAT??? Thoughts On Social Media and Ministry

Let’s Connect: Twitter @BrianLTabor  Instagram @BrianTabor  All of us, at one time or another, have had that moment…the moment that causes us to do a wide-eyed double take. We’re scrolling down our Twitter or Instagram feed or looking at Facebook and we see something that a friend or family member posted that stops us in … Continue reading

#WorshipSetList :: @MpccWorship :: March 2-3, 2013 :: #TheStory “A Few Good Men And Women”

Here’s our Worship Set List from this past weekend at MPCC. We are in week 8 of “The Story” in the book of Judges, “A Few Good Men And Women.” “Let The Praises Ring” [From the CD “Let The Praises Ring” by Lincoln Brewster] “Our God Saves” [From CD “Our God Saves” by Paul Baloche] “Soon” [From the CD … Continue reading

#WorshipSetList :: @MpccWorship :: Feb 23-24, 2013 :: #TheStory “The Battle Begins”

Here’s our Worship Set List from this past weekend at MPCC. We are in week 7 of “The Story” in the book of Joshua, “The Battle Begins.” “Everlasting God” [From the CD “Let The Praises Ring” by Lincoln Brewster] “Day After Day” [From the CD “Mountains Move” by Kristian Stanfill] “Always” [From the CD “Mountains Move” by Kristian Stanfill] … Continue reading