Worship & Creative Leaders

Sometimes we worship leaders feel it’s necessary to segue between songs and/or liturgical readings and prayers in order to avoid any potentially awkward silence. But we shouldn’t be afraid of or avoid the silence.

The Hallelujah Pentatonix video is a bold move at Christmastime. The lines, “Love is not a victory march / It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah” speak to the bittersweet nature of love.

The answer isn’t found in a stopwatch but in spiritual discernment—balancing structure with sensitivity to the Spirit, excellence with accessibility, and tradition with growth.

These songs help you slow down, resist Christmas craziness and reflect over the next couple weeks as we prepare for Christmas services.

Among elements of worship this goes without saying, but how often do we get so caught up in the job of worship leading that we forget why we do what we do?

Your church doesn’t need a concert. They need wonder. Lead them there—one song at a time.

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been blessed to have led Sunday worship teams at home and around the world for over 30 years. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way.

Whether you are a worship leader looking for great last minute gifts for your team or you know a church musician, check out this list to bring something bright to the end of their year.