The Library
A growing collection of articles exploring worship, doctrine, and the Christian life—written to equip the mind and stir the heart.
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The Worship Leader and His Bible
Chris Groat
The songs you lead on Sunday morning teach your congregation about God’s attributes and character. Worship leaders aren’t just musicians; we’re theologians too. And the songs we sing can either promote the truth of God’s Word or distract from it. Do you know your Bible well enough to determine whether what you’re singing is theologically sound?
Worship
Dampening Self to Amplify Praise: Five Marks of Gentle Worship Leaders
Ryanne Molinari
True gentleness is mastery tempered by meekness. It is using our gifts not to distract or drown out others, but to support them in confident praise. Here are five marks of gentle worship leaders—leaders who are musical forces to be reckoned with, but who temper their strengths toward Christlike service.
Congregational Singing
5 Surprising Ways to Increase Congregational Singing
Matt Boswell
Churches that value congregational participation are constantly considering how to strengthen the people of God in song. Here are five surprising lessons.
Worship Leading
Stop Saying the Same Old Thing
Daniel Renstrom
Our responsibility as worship leaders is not only to hold up the Truth, but also to have wisdom in our economy of words, extending beyond just the same old thing.
Worship
Thinking Pastorally About Emotions in Worship
Zac Hicks
Emotions in worship are a touchy subject. There are two extremes, neither of which are healthy or biblical, and both of which should be avoided through pastoral wisdom and grace.
Worship
The Reformation of Worship
Ron Man
We usually think of the Reformation in terms of doctrinal renewal. But we also owe the Reformers a great debt for the renewal of worship.