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#173: Corey Voss On Being A Worship Pastor, Writing Melody, & Leading Spontaneous Worship [Podcast]

If I could tell young worship leaders one thing, it’s “Don’t be afraid” – Corey Voss

So great to have Corey Voss on the podcast this week. Corey is a Worship Pastor at Gateway Church in Shelbyville, TN and a worship leader/songwriter with Integrity Music.

We get practical in this chat – rehearsal tips, to audition or not to audition, melody writing, building momentum in your team, spontaneous worship, essential oils, and more.

Enjoy!

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In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:

  • Advice for young worship leaders
  • The shift from being a worship leader to a worship director/pastor
  • The power of delegating
  • Using a talk back mic as a music director
  • How to lead your church and band in spontaneous worship
  • Building a culture of praise
  • Crafting melody
  • The power of boundaries in songwriting
  • Songwriting filters for church
  • To audition or not to audition?

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