WMC-0161 – It’s Time To Get Ready For Christmastime
It’s Time To Get Ready For Christmastime! It’s that time of year! If you haven’t started planning for Christmas, it’s time to start now! Well, yesterday would have been better, but today will work too. Let’s get going on Christmas, and some things that might help you prepare. If you’re looking for an idea for a family service or a theme to tie your Christmas service, or kids Christmas...
WMC-0160 – Jon Egan, New Life Worship, God Uses The Valley (Part 2 of 2)
Interview With Jon Egan, Part 2 The interview was so good, we had to split it into two episodes. That’s right, it was that good. If you missed part 1, make sure to go check it out. In part 2, Joe & Jon talk about some of the struggles they have had at New Life, and more importantly how God has shaped Jon and the church through them. If you’ve ever struggled or gone through the valley at your church or in your ministry,...
WMC-0159 – Interview with Jon Egan of New Life Worship, Soak
Interview With Jon Egan, Soak In this episode, we are privileged to get to hear from Jon Egan and hear him talk about their new album entitled, Soak. It’s an instrumental album. Why would they do an instrumental album? Well, you’ll just have to listen to part 1 of our interview with Jon Egan to find out now, won’t you. Thanks to Joe Brookhouse of Frequency.fm for performing the interview! Soak:...
WMC-0158 – What To Do When People Walk Away From The Church
What To Do When People Walk Away From The Church We live in a time where it is becoming more and more likely that people are leaving our churches. Not all churches, but a lot of them. Chances are, you know someone(s) who has left the church behind. Maybe they were wounded. Maybe they weren’t. Maybe they’re being selfish. Maybe they’re just tired. Maybe They’re burnt out. Who knows. The question is, what...
WMC – 0157 – More Thoughts On Change
More Thoughts On Change… In the last episode of the podcast, Kevin & I talked about change. Kevin shared with us some of the things he was learning about change as his church goes through the unexpected process of renovating their auditorium. In this episode, we talk about the bigger change we are all dealing with. We live in a time when things are changing very fast. It’s hard to keep up with everything that’s...
WMC-0156 – Dealing With Change…
Dealing With Change… Change is hard for some people. There are some who like it, but it seems that most struggle with it on some level. In this episode of the Worship Ministry Catalyst Podcast, David and Kevin talk about some of the changes Kevin’s church is going through. Kevin also shares some great insights he has learned through the process. So, if you’re looking for some wisdom when it comes to change, this is...
WMC-0155 – Creativity and more with Dave Yauk of The Garden City Project
Dave Yauk of The Garden City Project In this episode we have the distinct privilege of talking with Dave Yauk of the Garden City Project (http://www.gardencityproject.com/). It’s something you’re going to want to get familiar with. We just scratch the surface of what Dave is doing over there, and we’ll be talking more in the future. If you find yourself intrigued with the content, make sure to get in touch...
WMC-0154 – Taking a Break With Your Team
Taking A Break With Your Team As I once heard from the great leader and mentor, Bill Hybels: Sundays come around with amazing regularity. Every 7 days there is another Sunday to put together. We are constantly in the process of process. Because of this, there is a need for us as leaders to take some time off as a team. As another great leader says, we need time to work on it, not just in it (Andy Stanley). We need some time throughout...
WMC-0153 – Sing To The Lord A New Song
Sing To The Lord A New Song As worship leaders, we like new songs. But, if you haven’t noticed, not everyone feels the same way. But, how do we deal with this tension? When someone really prefers old songs and hymns, how do we help them move along in their walk with God? And perhaps the bigger question, is there a bigger spiritual issue at work in the heart of this struggle? Listen in as David and Kevin talk about this very...
WMC-0152 – The New Regular, Once A Month Attender and The Tension It Creates In Worship
The New Regular, Once A Month Attender and The Tension It Creates In Worship I have heard, in at least three separate leadership podcasts that the new regular attender in America is once a month. Two of the podcasts said once a month, another said once every six weeks. Not only does this create problems for the church in too many ways to mention in this post, it creates problems for worship pastors and worship ministries. That’s...
WMC-0151 – Getting Ready For Easter
It’s Time To Get Ready For Easter! In episode 151, David & Kevin talk about what we need to be doing right now so that our Easter services will do the most to bring glory to God. We talk about some practical things you can do, things you can start now if you haven’t started yet. And we also talk about how the WMC contributors are writing on this topic for the month of March. Our hope is to be a catalyst for your...
Easter Is Coming, Are You Preparing? 5 Steps To Being Ready For Easter.
I’m excited for Easter. But, I’m also excited about something else this month. Do you know what it is? Do you? DO YOU? March will be the first full month of articles coming to you from our contributing authors. What that means is, you will be hearing from actual worship leaders, serving in the trenches. And they will be sharing with you ideas about how they prepare. I hope you’re excited, because I AM PUMPED! And if...
WMC-0150 – Kathryn Scott Writing Songs For Corporate Worship
Kathryn Scott on Writing Songs For Corporate Worship In this episode, we had the privilege of interview Kathryn Scott. She has written many of the songs we sing in our churches today, including “Hungry” “At The Foot of the Cross” and “I Belong.” As we got the chance to talk with her for a few extra minutes, we wanted to talk on the topic of writing songs for corporate worship. We also dug into the...
WMC-0149 – Kathryn Scott on Worship Leading
Kathryn Scott on Worship Leading In this episode, we had the privilege of interview Kathryn Scott. She has written many of the songs we sing in our churches today, including “Hungry” “At The Foot of the Cross” and “I Belong.” In this episode, we discuss how worship leaders need to approach choosing and preparing songs for the congregation, especially in the context of having those who don’t...
WMC-0148 – The Creation Emancipation
The Creation Emancipation We are made in God’s image, but what does that mean? And what are the implications for the church and our worship ministries? In this episode of the podcast, David and Kevin talk about the new eBook, “The Creation Emancipation” that David is releasing at no cost. Ever. In the Book, David talks about the unique voice that each church has to speak the language of the culture they have been...
Be A Backer for Ross King’s New Album
Our friend Ross King is gathering his backers for his new album He will be recording entitled: Unfettered. If you don’t know Ross, or you haven’t come across his music before, I’d invite you to check out our interview with him! But, even if you don’t have the time to do that, let me tell you this, it will be worth your investment. Along with being a very talented singer/songwriter, he’s a very humble and...