By Randall Wilkens
I remember the first time I heard someone talk about the concept of collaborative worship planning. It was about 10 years ago in Chicago at one of those Worship Connections we used to have. If someone had …
Better Together
The Journey of Collaboration
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Written on August 8th, 2014
Filed under: Better Together, Leadership, Local Church, Order of Worship, Scripture, Worship Planning
Filed under: Better Together, Leadership, Local Church, Order of Worship, Scripture, Worship Planning
Lament
by Chris Logan
There are times of joy in a spiritual family, times when we are excited for one another’s celebrations, for one another’s new beginnings, for one another’s blessings. Hugs, smiles, and laughter come with great ease.
But there …
Writing Together
by Andrew Thompson
The songs we sing in worship shape our worship. Our theology. Our mission. Our understanding and God and ourselves. Songs matter. That’s partially why, as worship leaders and pastors well know, our churches sometimes fight over songs.
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Midwinter 2014: Points of Connection for Worship Pastors, Leaders and Artists
by Matt Nightingale
It’s that time of year again. This year will be my thirteenth Midwinter Conference, and I always look forward to the experience. The worship, the teaching, the workshops, even the …
Happy New Year
by Chris Logan
A new year, new opportunities. It’s our culture’s custom this time of year to celebrate the opportunity for transformation and redemption. Whether its been a really rough year or a fantastic year, this can be a chance …
Hope for Weary Worship Pastors
by Matt Nightingale
It’s that time of year. In the Better Together forum, it’s not uncommon to read posts and comments that sound something like these:
- “I am overwhelmed.”
- “Our choir is really struggling and our concert is this Sunday!”
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I Was Wounded During Worship
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Written on November 1st, 2013
Filed under: Better Together, Devotional, Events, Formation, Health, Spiritual Direction, Stories
Filed under: Better Together, Devotional, Events, Formation, Health, Spiritual Direction, Stories
by Lisa Eastman
I was wounded during worship.
It happened during the last song of the last set at Triennial XIV down in San Diego this last August. I was
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Creatively Creating Culture
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Written on September 20th, 2013
Filed under: Better Together, Culture, Local Church
Filed under: Better Together, Culture, Local Church
Today’s post is written by Jessica Perez, Worship and Creative Arts Director at Crossroads Church in Loveland, CO.
What is the culture like on your team? Are you frustrated by it? Happy with it? Proud of it? I read a …
