Are You Creating the Right Atmosphere? As a worship pastor or leader, we have a great responsibility in leading people in worship. This is not to be taken lightly or for granted. It bears much thought, prep, and prayer in order to be faithful to our calling. However, there are times when we bear the responsibility of our churches response to the worship we lead. Let me make it  clear that it is not your responsibility for people to...

What is Culture I love how Wikipedia has defined the term Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group This has huge implications for our churches and more specifically for our worship. The Hillsong Culture Let’s be honest… if we could, we would love to have the worship culture that is Hillsong. When I watch their live performances I am in amazement at how...

  This is one of m favorite songs we sing at MABC! Wow we have freedom in Christ.. I am reminded of the verse  from  John 8:36 The Truth Will Set You Free31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is...

This weeks memory verse.. 1 Corinthians 10:31    “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory” This verse describes the spirit of Excellence that we should all strive...

This week our Worship Team will introduce a new song Called “Go” by Hillsong. In light of what our Pastor has been sharing about Discipleship, I found this to be a perfect fit. The idea comes from  Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of he Holy Spirit.  I believe this is the foundation of what God’s desire is for us as...

This weeks new memory verse is from Matthew 28:19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of he Holy Spirit. The List John 3:16 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 Romans 10:9 Ephesians 2;8-9 1 John 5:12-13 Psalm 51:10 Romans...

“I’ll Stand with Arms High and Heart Abandoned…” And you look out at your church and only a handful of folks are actually standing? Isn’t it strange to sing a song, a worship song, about standing with arms high or in awe while we debate whether or not it’s worth our energy to actually stand up? Yet this happens quite frequently. A week or so ago I wrote about the expression of raising our hands in worship, today, as we explore...