10 Newly Written Hymns for Congregational Singing
I often talk with pastors and church volunteers who would like to improve their church music but don’t know where to start. I always tell them that reforming church music begins with congregational music. Incorporating a healthy balance of old and new psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is vital for the life of the church. […]
You Can’t Have Worship without Missions
This brief post could have been entitled, “You Can’t Have Missions without Worship.” But considering my ministry background and current area of doctoral studies, as well as what I estimate to be the primary readership of this blog, I choose to speak to the “worship crowd” about worship without missions. Missions and worship are inseparable. […]
The Importance of Community in Worship
The Earliest Glimpse at Community in Worship In Acts 2:41-47, we get the first glimpse of community life among the earliest believers. At the heart of their community was worship. Since our concept of worship encompases both the daily life of the believer and the formal gatherings of the church, in Acts 2, we must […]
Prayer of Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon
“Prayer of Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon” is a common heading for the order of service; at our church, we call it “Prayer of Confession and Hope of the Gospel.” Below is a list of Scripture passages to aid you as you plan corporate prayer for your order of service. Looking for a […]
Shorter Readings for Christian Worship
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Resources for a Scriptural Benediction (Close of Worship)
Below is a list to aid you as you plan the Benediction or Close of Worship for your services. Most are taken from the New Testament, but several are taken from the Old Testament. Here are a few principles that I used in selecting these. Looking for a printable PDF? Here you go! You may […]
Setting Up a Worship Service—Biblical Philosophy and Practical Resources
I recorded this episode of the Better Together Podcast, the official podcast of the Executive Office of the National Association of Free Will Baptists, with Dr. Eddie Moody, Executive Secretary. You can listen and view this at the YouTube link below. Planning a Worship Service Eddie Moody: 01:09 So, you’ve had a lot of experience […]
Questions To Ask When Selecting Songs for Congregational Worship
When selecting songs for Sunday worship, here are seven questions I try to keep in mind. Does the congregational worship music I select . . . glorify God? edify the body? teach Christian doctrine? place emphasis on content? promote unity in the Church of the past and present? promote excellent art? favor the voices of […]
Resources for a Scriptural Call to Worship
Below is a list to aid you as you plan the Call to Worship for your church services. Most are taken from the Psalms, but several are taken from the New Testament and other parts from the Prophets. Here are a few principals I used in selecting theses. Looking for a printable PDF? Here you […]
Music Ministry Is Not the Same as Worship Ministry
Somewhere along the line, we started referring to music ministry as “worship ministry.” In a related manner, the music portion of a service is now often called “the worship service,” and the person who leads this music portion is now often called “the worship leader.” At the risk of being viewed as a pedant, I […]