Here in the UK churches are now permitted to gather together for worship in-person. But this is only possible if certain rules and guidelines are followed to help keep everyoneContinue reading5 Ways to Worship Together Without Singing
Resound Worship Songwriting Retreat 2019
Yesterday I arrived back from the Resound Worship Songwriting Retreat that was held in the beautiful Wydale Hall in North Yorkshire. It was an intensely creative time – which isContinue readingResound Worship Songwriting Retreat 2019
Our Father
There is so much richness in the words of The Lord’s Prayer as it encompasses so much of what it means to live a Christian life. It is a prayerContinue readingOur Father
Pentecost Setlist
Here are the songs we sung at our all-age Pentecost celebration. As we blended two congregations together for this special event (our Messy Church and our Sunday Church) I choseContinue readingPentecost Setlist
Sunday Setlist – Waiting
Last week we explored the theme of waiting upon the Lord and enjoying his presence. It was a good service and many were touched. It was made more special byContinue readingSunday Setlist – Waiting
Lead Us On
This song was written during a time on transition and uncertainty in my local church. It reflects this season and was used effectively during that time in corporate worship. ItContinue readingLead Us On
Sunday Setlist – In Times of Trouble
On Sunday I was leading the time of singing at church, which means I also get to choose the set-list! The sermon was based on the Psalms and focused aroundContinue readingSunday Setlist – In Times of Trouble
How to Engage Your Congregation in Worship
Here are a few quick ideas to help engage your congregation in worship. There are a few blog posts doing the rounds at the moment that focus on a problemContinue readingHow to Engage Your Congregation in Worship
Clone Wars: The Courage to Sound Different
Are you afraid that your church will sound different to others? Are the songs you singing following global patterns or the heart-beat of God for your community? Here are someContinue readingClone Wars: The Courage to Sound Different
Rediscovering Silence in Worship
The March/April 2012 edition of Worship Leader magazine highlighted the often overlooked element of silence in our worship. This has been challenging for me as a worship leader in myContinue readingRediscovering Silence in Worship