At some point in your ministry life you will transition out of your current role and into something new. Whether you are switching churches, or just changing roles within the same church, you will need some wisdom to guide you through that process. Thankfully, others have gone before you and can offer guidance. Mack Brock, the renowned songwriter, producer, and worship leader for Evelation Worship, recently transitioned off of staff at Elevation Church and into a new season of ministry. We discuss how to know whether your season is coming to a close, how to wade through deceiving emotions, how to discern God’s will, how to be in one accord with your family, how to honor your leadership through the process, and more. Also be sure to check out this episode: HOW TO LEAVE YOUR CHURCH WELL for more practical advice during this crucial time.

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More and more women are getting hired as worship leaders, and we think that’s a good thing! But female leadership in the church can be a tricky thing to navigate, depending on which side of the “conservative” aisle you fall on.  This month we talk with Krissy Nordhoff and Maribeth Dodd (of Brave Worship) about the unique challenges female worship leaders face, as well as the positive things women bring to the table in worship leadership.  To all our female listeners out there, thanks for all you do to advance the Kingdom of God! Send this episode onto another sister in the battle!
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SEE ALSO:
Wise Boundaries With The Opposite Sex (Part 1)
Wise Boundaries With The Opposite Sex (Part 2)

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What is the purpose of production in worship? Why do we have lights, sound, and video in our services, and does the Bible have anything to say to inform us of their intended use? Even the most simple churches have to make decisions about how bright the lights are, and how loud the sound is. In this month’s episode, I interview the only man on planet earth with a PhD in the Theology of Production. Dr. Josiah Way has some Biblical insight for us to help us understand both the purpose of technology in worship, and how to make sure we are using them to effectively communicate the gospel, and not distract from it.

Check out Dr. Way’s NEW BOOK and PODCAST on the Theology of Production.
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Imagine a video team, a worship team, a photography team, a design team, a songwriting team, and a web and social media team, all working together as one unit!  Sound like a dream?  It’s possible and Chris Vacher from C4 Church has done it.

As worship leaders, we want our churches to be creatively excellent for the glory of God. But how do we get all these teams to work together? What if we don’t even have any of these teams? Where would we start?  In this episode, Chris shares how to form new creative teams, where to find the right people, how to set creative vision, keep the teams working together, and actually produce great creative content on a regular basis.

Whether you’re a solo worship leader in charge of this year’s Christmas program, or you’re wanting to start a songwriting team, or you’re in charge of all the creative elements for your worship services, this episode will help you and your church produce better, more cohesive creative content!
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SEE ALSO: What Good Worship Leaders Focus On Between Sundays w/ Chris Vacher
Starting a Songwriting Ministry For Your Church w/ Andi Rozier
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Phil Wickham has one of the most unique and beautiful voices of our generation. But four years ago Phil almost lost his voice forever. In this episode, I talk to Phil about what led to his vocal polyp, what he learned through the healing process, how he cares for his voice now, and how you and I can strengthen and develop our own unique singing voice for the glory of God and the good of our churches.
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​Most worship leaders are Bi-Vocational (meaning they hold a second job, or serve strictly as a volunteer). With all that we want to accomplish in our ministries, how can we move the ball forward while balancing ministry, family, health, and a second career? How do we find time to work ON our ministry, not just IN it? This month I talk with Zach Hodges about how he (as a bi-vocational worship leader) manages his time, disciples team members, delegates responsibility, balances family responsibilities and more, all while managing a 40-hour-a-week career. To all the bi-vocational worship leaders out there…we salute you!

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Why is Hillsong Worship so good? How do they achieve such high levels of musical excellence? What are they doing behind the scenes that leads to consistently great results in all of their campuses? Inquiring minds want to know. Thankfully, this month I am joined by Rich Langton, Creative Pastor for Hillsong Church, and he gives us a peek behind the curtains, helping us understand the systems, structure and culture that drives the creative machine we all know and love: Hillsong Worship.
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There Is More Album (iTunes)
There Is More Album (Amazon)
There Is More Book
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Creating A Culture of Musical Excellence
What Is Musical Excellence For A Worship Team Member?

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Starting at a new church can be a daunting and overwhelming task. The first few months in particular are crucial to setting the tone and direction you want to take the ministry. With the right attitude and methods, you can successfully adopt an existing team, win their trust, help them catch your vision, build momentum, and transition the culture and direction of the worship department. In this practical episode, Zach Hodges and I share 13 ways to win when starting at a new church. Enjoy and if you liked it, please leave us a review on iTunes  (or send us a dollar to celebrate our 4th birthday)!  
 
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RESOURCES MENTIONED:
How To Get Hired As A Worship Leader
Creating Culture Through Consistent Communication
Culture Docs Examples
First Meeting Notes Examples
First Meeting EMAIL Invite Example
5 Administrative Systems To Bring Health To Your Ministry
Cultivating A Healthy Relationship w/ Your Senior Pastor


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All worship leaders have to run rehearsals, but not all worship leaders run rehearsals well. Wasted time, sloppy arrangements, and frustrated band members all stem from a lack of leadership. As worship leaders, we owe it to our teams to make our rehearsal times as fun, efficient and productive as possible. The goal is that everyone leaves rehearsal feeling excited, engaged, energized and expectant for what God will do in the upcoming service. This month’s episode is a recording of a live workshop I taught on how to run efficient worship rehearsals for your team. I hope you are helped by the content. If so, please pass it on to a friend.
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​Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of being a leader. But difficult conversations don’t have to be viewed in a negative light. In fact, helping a team member grow is a very positive thing, and is actually commanded in scripture (Ephesians 4). In this month’s episode, Brenton Collyer and I share how to reframe your mindset regarding difficult conversations, and give you very practical tips on how to have them in a variety of contexts (audi