Every once and a while a new technology comes along a really makes life a whole lot easier.  Something I discovered several years ago was Planning Center Online.  If you haven’t used this online service yet you really need to check it out.  All in one program you can lay out your services, have a library for all of your charts and MP-3s as well as a data base of all your teams.  One of the things that...

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...

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...

I often hear about individual church ministries like small groups desiring to start their own worship gatherings.  I think this is a great idea.  We typically associate a worship team or gathering with the team that stands on stage Sunday morning.  The reality is that the “main worship service” is only a part of a church family’s worship experience.  Children have their own services. ...