Archives for September 2016

Sep 28 2016

#133: Michael Neale On Organizing A Team, Shaping Culture, & Choirs In Worship [Podcast]

This week we welcome Michael Neale back to the podcast. Michael is an award-winning songwriter and artist with Integrity Music, an author, as well as the new Worship Pastor at Prestonwood Baptist Church, a 42,000 member congregation in Dallas, Texas.

This is another one of those great conversations where we go behind the scenes of a worship department – how the team is structured, when they rehearse, and some best practices for organizing a team. We also talk about the new Prestonwood album, choirs in worship, and more.

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Sep 22 2016

Leading Through Doubt, Struggle, & Lack Of Faith

It’s OK. Trust me, it is.

Your struggle, doubt, and lack of faith isn’t the end of you. It doesn’t have to be the end of your ministry.

Matter of fact, it might just be the beginning of something extraordinary.

We all have those moments. We know we need to be strong, full of faith, men and women living in the power of God. Truth is, sometimes we doubt. We stand on stage in a ministry role and struggle to believe God is who He says He is at times. We feel weak.

Ever been there? If you have, it’s a scary place to be and it’s even scarier to admit.

Will God abandon me because I doubt Him? Am I destined for destruction? What will my pastor think? Should I still be a leader?

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Sep 16 2016

#132: David Leonard on All Sons & Daughters, Recording Vocals, & Saints Who Shook The World [Podcast]

I’ve always been moved by people who sing with conviction.” – David Leonard

Today we welcome back David Leonard from All Sons & Daughters. I’ve always loved what David Leonard & Leslie Jordan write and their new album Poets & Saints is no exception.

In this chat we talk all about the album as well as recording vocals, golf, music development, and stories of God’s faithfulness.

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Sep 07 2016

Passion Isn’t Enough

Wouldn’t you say it’s time for the real thing? To dig deep?

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to live in the fullness of God’s plan. To be captivated and captured by who He is and what He’s doing in the world.

It’s time for we who lead others in worship to be more than singers, musicians, performers, and cheerleaders. It’s time to carry more than just passion.

Because passion isn’t enough. We need prophets. Those who will live the life. Those who will love truth, speak truth, and embody truth.

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