Monthly Archives: January 2024

Seven Habits Of Healthy Worship Leaders

I recently celebrated 50 years since I started into full-time music ministry. There have been some incredible highs and a few lows along the way. But, I have always been amazed at the faithfulness of God. Here are a few … Continue reading

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7 Benefits of Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? A simple definition is this: ‘A follower of Jesus empowered to live the life God intended for them by submitting to the presence, power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in their lives.’ Continue reading

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50 Bible Verses on Praise & Worship

The Bible mentions praise and worship over 400 times. Jesus said that God is looking for worshippers. May these Bible verses deepen your personal worship of God and give you a foundation to seek after Him. Psalm 66:4“All the earth … Continue reading

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Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … Continue reading

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God Answered My Prayer For A Wife…(And Much More)

In the fall of 1981 I was travelling as the music director for a Christian band in Europe called Living Sound III. By that time I was 27 years old, had my Bachelor of Music Degree and had travelled in … Continue reading

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How Do We Know the Bible Is True?

Why am I persuaded that the Bible is the truth? Continue reading

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The Five Most Important Facts About Worship

Years ago, I realized that I often had only one shot at communicating with an audience in some of the countries that I would visit. So, I asked myself, if I could only speak once to an audience, what were … Continue reading

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Forgiveness, Healing, and Hope

In the amazing journey of of life, we all encounter moments of pain, betrayal, and hurt. As followers of Jesus, we are called to navigate these challenges with the transformative power of forgiveness, letting go of past hurts, and embracing … Continue reading

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Worship Leaders: The Power of A Smile

Let’s explore the profound impact a genuine smile can have on your congregation and the worship experience. Continue reading

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The Power Of Change

One of the great challenges in life is change. This can vary from learning the new features on your smart phone, to adapting to new styles of music and to seeing your children as adults and parents, not just your … Continue reading

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