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. […]
Printable Lyric Sheet for Christmas Caroling
The Christmas caroling event is in an hour; a group of singers will be showing up soon and you forgot to plan the music for them—if you’ve led songs for a community of any sort, you’ve probably experienced this same daunting feeling—Don’t fret! I have compiled a printable chorus sheet for Christmas caroling for your […]
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 […]