Worship Matters – “Empty Me”
This past weekend we were talking about humbling ourselves and submitting to the Lord in terms of our financial giving. Pastor Chris delivered an awesome message. We also used some great music to help prepare the congregation for the message. One of the songs we used is “Empty Me” by Chris Sligh. American Idol fans … Continue reading
Authenticity
MPCC Music & Worship Ministry Value: Authenticity I told you that we would begin talking about some new ministry values. Actually they aren’t all that new; but, I would like us to formally embrace these values as a team. Last time, we talked about the value of Preparation and how very important it is to … Continue reading
Preparation
I find myself thinking a lot about the subject of preparation these days. As worship leaders, is there anything that is more important for us? Each week I am going to lift up an MPCC Worship Ministry Value and for this week it is Preparation. Psalm 33:1-3 says, “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it … Continue reading
Worship Matters – 1.21.09
So here I sit, in my office, almost 2 weeks into my new job at MPCC and I am probably looking to the future with an anticipation and optimism that I have not felt for many years. I feel a great deal of excitement about the future and really believe that God is preparing us … Continue reading
MPCC – New Worship Matters – 1.10-11.09
This past weekend we began our ministry at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church (From here on, I will always refer to the church as MPCC). It was an awesome weekend. We count it a real honor that God has called us to serve this great church and we are excited to see what HE has in … Continue reading
Change – An Exciting New Chapter
We are currently on vacation in Florida. It has been awesome! When we come here, I try to really give myself a good break….not a lot of cell phone activity, not a lot of email, etc. I really try to unplug and this gives me lots of time to think and pray. Kim and … Continue reading
Favorite Worship Songs
Worship and music are a huge part of my life. As I have written before, it is an awesome time to be alive and to be a worshipper of Jesus Christ. We have some amazing songs being written! This got me thinking….what are my favorites? Here is my current Top 10 list of worship songs … Continue reading
Changes
For the last several months Kim and I have been praying about our future. We have really been in one of those places where we weren’t “lobbying” the Lord for anything…we just wanted to sense His Heart for our ministry and ask Him to order our steps. Our prayers have not been frantic or overly … Continue reading
A Worshipful Response
I have had the honor of leading worship professionally for 15 years. That number amazes me. In many ways I can’t believe that I’m old enough to have done anything for 15 years. But, that’s the truth. Over those years God has taught me many things and I look forward to all that He has … Continue reading
Worship Matters – 9.21.08
We had a great weekend. Kim and I were on the road this past weekend, leading a worship retreat at Shepherd Nazarene in Columbus, OH. We really enjoy leading these retreats. It gives us a chance to spend more time with people from the church. This church brought their whole team together for the retreat: … Continue reading
Worship Leader Probs 