Rethinking what we believe about worship

Worship vs Performance – Tips to keeping the right perspective

I often wonder how worship leaders draw the line between what is worship and what is a performance. It can be a difficult distinction to make. Because worship is based on a personal response it is almost impossible for people to remain purely objective when evaluating the difference.  Over the years I have come up with a list that I use to keep myself in check. every time I stand on a stage and people do not...

Copyright questions about worship materials – Better safe than sorry

I’ve been asked some questions on church copyright lately. This is always a tough discussion because the laws change so much. What is allowed and what is not allowed? What licenses are needed? How much do they cost? Do non-profits need to deal with copyright. Can a church just ask forgiveness after-the-fact if it is in violation? Copyright compliance is a must. It is not worth the risk of creating legal...

Finding chord charts – Where to find worship song chords and charts

There are so many places to find chord charts. Here are the 5 places that I go on a regular basis to find song that I am looking for. www.iwillworship.com www.praisecharts.com www.worshiparchive.com www.christianguitar.org www.pwworship.com Many of these are in the keys the songs were recorded in in, which means you might need to transpose up or down depending on your vocal team. There are a few places that...