In our 2nd Listener Q&A Bonus Episode, we answer a question from podcast listener, Brian Johnson. Brian is a new worship leader and will be taking over an established youth worship ministry. He asks for advice on how to lead a band, and how to do his best as a new leader in a youth group context. Justin Bell and I answer.
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The average church in America has only seventy members. This means that most worship leaders are fighting the uphill battle of trying to create an excellent worship ministry with limited resources and limited personnel. However, Kade Young seems to have cracked the code. In a church of only 100, Kade is consistently bringing forth excellence from both his worship and tech ministries. Today we talk to Kade about how to hold high standards for excellence in a small church. The principles outlined here will apply to small and large churches alike, so no matter what your church size dive in and be encouraged!

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Whether you lead a church of 100 or 10,000 people, the calling to be an excellent worship leader is the same.  – Tweet That!

It’s better to have an incomplete team than have a team full of people who aren’t a good fit.  – Tweet That!

More does not equal better. You don’t need a large team to be musically excellent. – Tweet That!

The majority of a worship leader’s most important work takes place behind the scenes, not just on stage on Sunday. – Tweet That!


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Our first Listener Q&A Episode! Podcast listener, Rick Flood asks for advice on how to switch from leading worship on an acoustic guitar, to leading from an electric. Brenton, Sam and I share our tips, ideas and concepts on how to approach leading from an electric guitar, and how it differs from leading on an acoustic. We talk tone, pedals, strumming patterns, chord voicing, mixing and more.

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Sixteen years ago Andi Rozier started writing songs for his church, Harvest Bible Chapel. Today, his songs are being sung in churches all over the world. Many worship pastors desire to write songs for their church, so in today’s episode Andi (Vertical Church Band) helps us learn how to get started, what we should focus on, dangers to avoid, and how to practically and financially set things up for health and success. If you’ve been wanting to start a songwriting ministry in your church, this episode should answer all of your questions and give you the tools you need to get started.

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QUOTABLES:
There are massive dangers when you want to start writing songs for your church. – Andi Rozier  -Tweet That!

Worship songs are lifeboats. They carry people.  -Andi Rozier  -Tweet That!

The relationship you have with your songwriters is the greatest song you will ever sing. -Tweet That!


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Should we be borrowing ideas and techniques from concerts to implement in our worship services? Can a small church with zero technology have a successful worship ministry? What defines ministry success? This short bonus episode encourages us to go back to the heart of our calling to examine the why, what and how of a successful worship ministry.
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As many churches try to replicate stadium-style worship concerts in their weekly gatherings, the art of congregational singing is declining. Participation from congregants is down and what was supposed to be a participatory event has turned into passive observers watching leaders dance around a technicolor stage. But Keith and Kristen Getty are on a mission to revitalize congregational singing in churches across the globe. Today I talk with the prolific, modern day hymn-writer, Keith Getty about why congregational singing matters, why it's in decline and how we can encourage more of it in our churches.
Find out more about Keith and Kristen Getty or the Sing! Conference

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Congregational singing has died in the church partly because it has died in the home.   – Tweet That!

Until you have a song that really helps the congregation, love them enough to not play it.  – Tweet That!

Sunday worship is a feast that is prepared all week in the home.  – Tweet That!

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As worship leaders, our job is not to sing, but to help the people sing. We are facilitators of the congregational choir. One way we can help facilitate is by using “vocal cues”. Vocal cues are the things you say or sing to help your congregation know where you’re going next in a song.
Today’s episode feels less like a lecture, and more like you’re sitting across from me in my office with our guitars, working through some real-life examples of using vocal cues well. You’ll hear about how to sing them, say them, proper timing, tone, non-verbal cues and more. Enjoy the episode and thanks for being a part of the WLT community! 

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When the congregation feels confident, they will sing out confidently.  – Tweet That!

As a worship leader, your job is not to sing, but to help the people sing.  – Tweet That!

Worship leaders are at their best when they act as facilitators of the congregational choir.  – Tweet That!

You never want a church member’s brain to interrupt their heart. – Tweet That!


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​Affairs and infidelity are occurring often in the Church. Not just among the congregants, but also among the staff and pastors. How many great and influential pastors have fallen into sexual or emotional affairs in the last several years? If infidelity can happen to them, it can happen to us. We must be diligent to guard our hearts and our interactions with the opposite sex. Dr. Zack Carter joins us to talk about setting up wise boundaries with the opposite sex in ministry. Dr. Carter is a researcher and professor at Taylor University and has studied hundreds of affairs. He teaches on marital preservation, attraction, and non-verbal and online communication with the opposite sex. If you are serious about being faithful to your ministry and your spouse for the long haul, you would be wise to listen to this important episode.

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When you admit that you’re capable of having an affair, that’s when you can actually protect yourself.  - Tweet That!

Our spouse should get the best of us, and everyone else should get the rest of us.  - Tweet That!

The church is a holy place, but it’s prideful to say that we can't fall into sin there. - Tweet That!

There will always be a disconnect between you and your spouse until you can disconnect from the sin you are in. - Tweet That!

Our Sponsor This Month – Planning Center

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Great communication matters. We have only seventy minutes on Sundays to communicate to our congregants the things we feel are vital for them to know. We must think strategically and purposefully about every element of communication in our worship services: pre-service slides, announcements, prayers, lyric slides, videos and more. Brady Shearer, founder of Pro Church Tools, joins us today to help us improve our announcements and maximize our communication during our Sunday worship gatherings. If you play any part in planning Sunday worship services, or care about having an effective communication strategy at your church, this episode is for you.

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RESOURCES:
Canva
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Church Graphics Examples
Church Graphics Handbook


QUOTABLES:

​“People don’t remember information, they remember inspiration.”  – Tweet That!

In communication, the more that you add, the less effective it becomes. – Tweet That!

Attention is the most valuable commodity you can earn from your congregation. – Tweet That!


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Many churches suffer from poor sound in their sanctuaries. It doesn't have to be that way. Today we cover seven principles that you can apply immediately to improve the sound in your church's sanctuary, whether you're in a big church or a small church. Enjoy the practical advice in this episode, and may it help you get clearer, cleaner, better sound for the glory of God!

A good sounding system in a bad sounding room will still sound bad. -Tweet That!

When arranging your song, spread your band's parts across the frequency spectrum to improve your sound. -Tweet That!

No amount of EQ is going to fix crappy cymbals. -Tweet That!

The sound tech is the most important person in the room (besides the Holy Spirit). -Tweet That!


Resources:
Acoustics:
Roxul Acoustic Foam
Bass Traps
Gilford of Maine Acoustically Transparent Fabric
CCI Solutions

Stage Volume:
Clearsonics Drum Shield
Clearsonics Drum Shield with Roof
Hot Rods
Electric Drums
Allen & Heath ME-1
Roland M-48
Behringer PowerPlay P-16M
Behringer PowerPlay P1
Shure SE215
Art Headphone Amp
Tech21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Episode 14 - 'The Ultimate Guide to In Ear Monitors for Churches'

Arrangement:
Episode 6 - 'Playing In Parts - How to Sound Like a Professional Band'

Sources:
SM58
Beta 87A
Audix D6

Digital Board:
Behringer X32 Digital Board
Behringer Digital Snake (optional)

Resources for Sound Techs:
Lynda.com (Training Videos)
Church Tech Arts Blog
Worship Sound Guy Blog
Great Church Sound Blog
Church Production Blog
Quiztones App
'Audio Essentials' E-Book

Room Tune:
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Traditional choirs are being killed off in churches across America, and quite honestly, I'm OK with that. However, there is one reason why I think you should consider keeping your choir, or starting one if you don't already have one.  It might be a reason you've never thought of before. Enjoy this short bonus episode, and let us know if you agree or disagree in the comments. 

PS: Happy Birthday to the podcast! We turned 2 today! To celebrate, we're launching worshipleadertraining.com , a training website for worship leaders and worship team members! Check it out! 

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"How do I put together a compelling and engaging worship set?" Whether you're a veteran worship leader or brand new to the game, putting together a song set is something you have to do on a regular basis. But how do we go about it? Is there a formula? Are there filters that can help us decide which songs to do and in what order? Song selection and song order is a key element to congregational engagement. In this episode I give six steps to crafting highly engaging worship sets. Consider this worship leading 101. I hope it's a help to you! 

"Songs well picked and well placed engage the whole person: emotionally, intellectually and spiritually."
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Nobody begins ministry with plans to burn out, ruin their family, walk away from the faith, or have an affair, but unfortunately these things happen on a regular basis in the Church. So how do we guard ourselves from these things? How do we set ourselves up to be faithful and fruitful for the long haul? Worship ministry veteran Paul Baloche joins us today to talk longevity and fruitfulness in ministry. Paul has had a 25 year career as a worship pastor, songwriter, recording artist, and worship trainer, and he's still going strong! Enjoy the wisdom from Mr. Paul Baloche as he shares the things that have allowed him to have a long and fruitful ministry!

Paul Baloche Official Website
Paul Baloche Facebook Page
Paul Baloche Twitter
Paul Baloche Instagram
Paul Baloche YouTube

**Special thanks to Paul and Integrity Music for letting our listeners hear pre-release tracks from the upcoming album "Your Mercy" due out the first week of October 2016.

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Two elements needed to having a long and fruitful ministry: A healthy Spiritual Life & A Healthy Family Life  - Tweet That!

Being around others who are "God pursuers" is a key to staying faithful for the long haul. - Tweet That!

The soft pressure and accountability of standing onstage each Sunday keeps us on the right track and close to God.  - Tweet That!

The neglect of Spiritual Disciplines is the fast-track to burn out.  - Tweet That!

Let’s not let our relationship with God become dependent on our emotions. Sometimes it's about the commitment.  - Tweet That!

You can’t minister to others week after week if you aren’t tending to your own soul.  - Tweet That!

We can’t be naive about temptation. Satan wants to take us out of ministry any way he can.  - Tweet That!

Get on God’s ship and be part of what he’s doing on the earth in our generation with the limited time we have.  - Tweet That!

John 4 may be one of the most well known passages in the Bible about worship. But what exactly is "worship in Spirit and Truth"? And as worship leaders and pastors, how do we plan our services to facilitate the kind of worship that the Father is seeking? The venerable Bob Kauflin joins us on the podcast today to answer these very vital questions! I promise you'll be fascinated by his insights! 

Be sure to check out Bob's excellent books for worship leaders. They are MUST reads:
Worship Matters (Amazon)
True Worshipers (Amazon)
Bob Kauflin's Website
​Bob on Twitter - @bkauflin

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Spirit & Truth Worship: When the awakening of the Spirit to the work of the Son leads us to the Father.  - Tweet That! 

Spirit and Truth worship is a Trinitarian way of approaching God. - Bob Kauflin  - Tweet That!

​Jesus is the temple, the priest & the sacrifice, through which we can now worship the Father. - Bob Kauflin  - Tweet That!

No one can worship the Father without being born again (by the Spirit), who leads them to the Truth (Jesus).  - Tweet That!

God will not be honored by less than heart-engaged worship. - Tweet That!

Spirit & Truth Worship includes: engagement, sincerity, authenticity, passion, enthusiasm, genuineness. - Tweet That!

A lot of people sincerely and passionately worship idols.  - Tweet That!

In corporate worship, do what God commands, don’t do what God forbids, & use scriptural wisdom for everything else. - Tweet That!

Worship in Truth means, worshipping God not for who we want him to be, or who we imagine him to be, but for who He really is. - Tweet That!

Mental engagement is required in worship. Think about what you’re singing & saying & respond in ways that are appropriate. - Tweet That!

Lyrical vagueness has clouded the clarity of the gospel we are called to rejoice in. - Tweet That!

We don’t understand the difference between songs that feel good, and songs that are actually good for us - Bob Kauflin - Tweet That!

A song that causes you to focus on the creativity rather than the Word of God is not a helpful song for the Church. - Tweet That!

The aim of all our songs is that the Word of Christ would dwell in us richly. - Tweet That!

​During worship planning, find all the ways you can to help people engage in meaningful ways with God’s Word. - Tweet That!

During our services people should be built into Christ, not into us. - Tweet That!

In our services we have nothing better to give people than the knowledge of God revealed through Jesus Christ.  - Tweet That!

Big news! The Worship Team Podcast is now the Worship Leader Training Podcast! 

When I started this podcast, I had it in mind to train my team members and team members from other churches. However, it quickly became apparent that I had much more to say to worship leaders than to team members. I have decided to change the name of the podcast to better reflect the content and make it easier for worship leaders to find. 

My hope is to build an archive of helpful and relevant topics that will help new worship leaders do their job better, and remind seasoned worship leaders of things they probably already know, but that are good to hear again.

FYI, I record my episodes months in advance, so I have one more episode with Bob Kauflin that will be branded "Worship Team Podcast", then on to a new a bright future! Thanks for being a faithful listener!

Find me on Twitter at @wltpodcast

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Our first worship leader roundtable is all about auditions. Four worship pastors from different churches discuss how they do auditions in their church. What mediums do they use to announce their auditions? What does the lead up process look like? What does the actual audition look like? How do they tell people no? What happens after the audition? All these questions are answered on this episode of the Worship Team Podcast!

Our Roundtable Guests:
Brenton Collyer - @brentoncollyer - www.brentoncollyer.com
Chris Vacher - @chrisfromcanada - www.chrisfromcanada.com
Justin Bell - @justinemerybell 
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Resources: 
Audition For Change E-Book (by Chris Vacher)
Audition Email Template from C4 Church
Calvary Monterey Online Worship Application
Calvary Nexus Audition Documents
Cypress Church Audition Documents
​Sierra Church Online Application

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We all know that private worship is supposed to fuel our public ministry, but some days our times with God are dry, boring, distracted or distant. Stephen Miller joins us to discuss the power and importance of personal worship and give us some tips for keeping our walk with Jesus fresh and vibrant!

Connect with Stephen online: 
www.stephen-miller.com
@stephenmiller
Liberating King - Amazon
Worship Leaders We Are Not Rock Stars - Amazon

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Jesus sets the precedent for being extremely busy with ministry, yet making time for the Father! - Tweet That! 

Private worship is the foundation of our public ministry. - Tweet That! 

Many worship leaders aren't exactly sure how to worship God OFF the stage.  - Tweet That! 

They are called Spiritual Disciplines for a reason. Disciplines are hard! - Tweet That! 

Look for under-utilized blocks of time that you can use to be with the Father. - Tweet That! 

One reason for feeling distant from God could be unrepentant sin. - Tweet That! 

Don't be afraid to try different things to keep your quiet times fresh. - Tweet That! 

Sometimes we feel dry because we are too lazy to chase down the wonder. - Tweet That! 

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There comes a day for most Worship Leaders when they have to leave their current ministry assignment. Very few worship leaders get to serve the same congregation for 40 years. Sometimes the leaving is painful, under less-than-ideal circumstances. Other times, it is a joyous launching and hope-filled transition into an exciting new season. Whichever the case, it is vitally important that we leave our churches well. We should do everything in our power to leave well and set our churches up for success when we're gone. Today, our long-time guest Brenton Collyer joins us and we give you a step-by-step guide for how to leave your church well. 

Check out Brenton's new blog for worship leaders: www.brentoncollyer.com

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The grass is not greener at some other church! The grass is greener where you water it!  -Tweet That! 

Most worship leaders don’t stay at one church for 40 years. When you leave, leave well.  -Tweet That! 

Don’t make this decision in isolation! Seek godly counsel inside and outside of your church!  -Tweet That!  
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Work closely with your pastor to determine the plan for the months after you leave.  -Tweet That! 

When leaving your church, make every effort to publicly be unified.  -Tweet That! 

With so many great new worship songs out there, there's a temptation to grab whatever is flashy and cool and throw it into your next worship set; but we must be much more intentional about the songs we choose and introduce to our congregation. We are the "Gatekeepers" of our church's "worship vocabulary". We put the words on their lips that shape their theology and view of God, so we must be very intentional. In this episode, I give 5 questions that you should ask before introducing that new song, as well as a few tips for the song curation and introduction process. Enjoy, and please share with anyone who may be helped by this episode! ​

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There are many great songs. But that doesn’t automatically make them great congregational songs.  -Tweet That! 

We are the gatekeepers of our churches' "worship vocabulary". We must be intentional about the songs we put on their lips.  -Tweet That! 
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Your church's master song list should contain a "balanced diet" of theological themes.  -Tweet That! 

Before you introduce that song, ask: Is it Biblical, Is it clear, Is it singable, Is it God-centered, Is it necessary?  -Tweet That!

David Santistevan joins us this month to discuss organization, productivity, and efficiency as a worship leader. Many musicians have a bad rap for being lazy and disorganized, but this should NOT be the case in the Church! David is the host of the well-known “Beyond Sunday Podcast” (a podcast for worship leaders that you should DEFINITELY be listening to), as well as an author, blogger, worship leader, songwriter, album producer, music instructor and family man! So David clearly knows a lot about time management and productivity!

​In this episode we talk about why organization and productivity matter for Worship Leaders, how to set goals, the difference between consumers and creators, fighting distraction and staying focused, tips and tools for being efficient with your tasks and time, keeping people and God first while chasing God-sized dreams, and keeping your motives pure while you seek to do something BIG for the kingdom of God. If you like the episode, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes. Be sure to check out David online at:

www.davidsantistevan.com 
Beyond Sunday Podcast
Twitter @dsantistevan 
Worship Keys Lessons
​Alison Park Worship 

Helpful Apps: Google Calendar, Evernote, Wunderlist, Planning Center, Momentum, Stay Focused

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There is a difference between busyness & productivity. Productivity has VISION attached to it.  -Tweet That!
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Productive people's days don't happen by accident. Everything is planned from start to finish.  -Tweet That!

Take the hours you use for "consumption" and begin using them for creation.  -Tweet That!

The best way to fight against distractions is to remove them completely.   -Tweet That!

Ask this question: does this thing I'm about to do move me toward accomplishing one of my goals? 
-Tweet That!

Don’t get so productive that you neglect people in the process.  -Tweet That!

God is more interested in who you are becoming than what you are doing.  -Tweet That!

Being an effective worship leader involves SO much more than just leading songs on Sunday mornings. Today we talk to Chris Vacher, award-winning blogger and Creative Arts Pastor at C4 Church, about what it takes to be a great worship leader when OFF the platform. The other parts of the job, like pastoring your team, keeping your walk with Jesus authentic, constantly learning, and making sure you are caring for your own family. Enjoy the wisdom from Chris as he gives us some things to focus on (and work on) in between Sundays.

Make sure to keep up with Chris online by using the links below. 

Chris on Twitter: @chrisfromcanada
Chris' Blog: www.chrisfromcanada.com

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Being on the stage is an important part of what we do, but it's HARDLY the main thing we do. -Tweet That!

4 things effective worship leaders do between Sundays: private worship, pastor people, grow/learn, & enjoy family -Tweet That! 

Publisher of the Year, Stephen Duncan, joins us from Nashville to discuss the ins and outs of writing great, God-honoring worship songs for your congregation. Every congregation is unique and is walking through a unique set of experiences and circumstances. It is vital that we as the worship leaders give our church the language and words to express their prayers to God.

Find Stephen Online:
www.nextlevelsongs.com - song critiques, mentorships, conferences, and worship coaching
Facebook
Twitter

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Songs are time-capsules, altars, weapons and medicine. - Tweet That!

Songs meet people where they are at and yet move them one step closer to Christ. - Tweet That!

Our job is to put the truths on our people's lips that they need to be singing. - Tweet That!

We've all heard horror stories of the wars that go on behind closed doors between worship leaders and their senior pastors. What's the deal?! Why can't worship leaders and senior pastors get along? Today we talk with Ben Sobels, Senior Pastor of Cypress Church, about what it takes to have a great relationship with your closest ally in ministry. If you're a worship leader struggling with your senior pastor, or if you're a senior pastor wanting to have a better relationship with your worship leader, this episode is for you! Feel free to pass it on to anyone you know who is struggling with this issue. 

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What's the big deal with in ear monitors? Does your church need them to be musically viable? On today's episode we talk to Taylor Knight, Technical Director of Harvest Bible Chapel and sound engineer for Vertical Church Band, about the popularity of in ear monitors, the pros and cons that they bring in a church environment, the different set-ups you can buy for your budget, how to get the best sound out of your current gear and more. The hope is that by the end of the episode you'll know whether or not in ear monitors are right for your church, and if they are, how you can get started! Enjoy the episode, and please feel free to leave us a rating on iTunes if you have found this podcast helpful! 

Contact Taylor on Twitter - @taylorknight_

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Gear Referenced:
Avioms
Allen and Heath ME-1s
Shure PSM1000
Shure PSM300
1964's
Ultimate Ears
Westone
Shure SM-81
Audio Technica Shotgun Mic

On today's episode I am super thrilled to offer you a full preview of my new 7-song EP "Ancient of Days". I have been writing and recording music for 15 years (half of my life!) and I have never been more proud of a batch of songs and production as I am with this EP. I wanted to share it with you and offer it to my listeners FREE OF CHARGE! Click the link below to download the album for free. Please enjoy and may these songs minister to your heart and soul!

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FREE DOWNLOAD OF "ANCIENT OF DAYS" 
HERE ARE THE CHORD CHARTS if you want to play these songs in your church.

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UPCOMING EPISODES:
Ultimate Guide to In Ear Monitors for Churches with Taylor Knight (November)
Cultivating Healthy Relationships Between Senior Pastors and Worship Leaders (December)

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