Facing the Cross: A Service of Scripture and Song
One of the things I’m going to miss most (among many!) during this unusual season when our church can’t gather is our annual “Facing the… Read More »Facing the Cross: A Service of Scripture and Song
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Orderly Worship
While the New Testament does not contain any examples or prescriptions of particular liturgies, Paul does address the matter of service order in 1 Corinthians… Read More »Orderly Worship
Holy Week Service
Each year in our church, we have a Holy Week service that has become one of our most anticipated services. It is a simple service… Read More »Holy Week Service
Stop inviting God to your worship
We hear it all the time in corporate worship services: “God, we invite you to come as we worship you.” “God, fill this place as… Read More »Stop inviting God to your worship
All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
In 1 Cor 9:22, Paul says, “I have become all things to all men that by all means I might save some.” This should not be… Read More »All Things to All Men | Part 5: What the Passage Means (vv22-23)
How I order corporate worship
Although there is no prescribed liturgy1 in Scripture, we do have clear commands that our corporate worship be “decent and in order” (1 Cor 14:40).… Read More »How I order corporate worship
Conclusion to <i>Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in Your Church Service</i> by David de Bruyn
Josiah may have been one of the bravest men who ever lived. Receiving the kingdom with the sword of God’ʹs impending judgment dangling over its head, Josiah set… Read More »Conclusion to <i>Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in Your Church Service</i> by David de Bruyn
Introduction to <i>Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in Your Church Service</i> by David de Bruyn
PURCHASE THE BOOKLET ON AMAZON When your car has broken down for the umpteenth time, you ask yourself the question: do I fix it or replace… Read More »Introduction to <i>Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in Your Church Service</i> by David de Bruyn
New book from Religious Affections Ministries: <i>Recovering Intentional Worship</i> by David de Bruyn
I am pleased to announce the publication of an instructive booklet by David de Bruyn titled, Recovering Intentional Worship: Some Things to Consider Including in… Read More »New book from Religious Affections Ministries: <i>Recovering Intentional Worship</i> by David de Bruyn
Worship Services for Conservative Christians [Updated]
UPDATE (5/29/11 6:24a EST): Several people have requested that I include links to the extra hymns in these services; they are linked below. Next week… Read More »Worship Services for Conservative Christians [Updated]
How do you treat Independence Day in your Church?
A music pastor recently asked me the question, “How do you treat holidays like the 4th of July in your church?” Great question; here are… Read More »How do you treat Independence Day in your Church?
A Good Friday devotion
My good friend Michael Riley has compiled a book of hymns and poetry that can be used this Friday to commemorate the suffering of our… Read More »A Good Friday devotion
New book coming in January: Sound Worship
I’m excited to announce the coming publication of my new book, Sound Worship: A Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World! This book… Read More »New book coming in January: Sound Worship
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Conservative churches that want to do a special service around Christmas time often have a hard time finding cialis price quality “pre-packaged” programs. So what… Read More »A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Christ-Centered Worship: Letting the Gospel Shape Our Practice, by Bryan Chapell. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009. 307 pp. $24.99. “Structures tell stories.” So opens Bryan… Read More »Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship by Bryan Chapell
Weddings: Opportunities to Proclaim the Gospel
For many Christians, wedding are unfortunately an opportunity for sentimentalism, extravagant pageantry, and smarmy music. It is my burden however, that a Christian wedding be… Read More »Weddings: Opportunities to Proclaim the Gospel
Christmas Cantata Review: Lord of Glory
Forrest, Dan, Lord of Glory. Price: $6.95 Item #: 243758 Publisher: SoundForth, 2007 Length: 112 pp. Purchase: Book | Spiral-bound | Preview pack | Demo… Read More »Christmas Cantata Review: Lord of Glory
Orderly Worship
As pastors and music directors, we have the responsibility of planning and leading the congregational worship services in our churches. Does it matter how those… Read More »Orderly Worship
Pastors: Help Your Musicians Plan Orderly Worship
One great weakness in church worship today is that pastors have entirely given up the planning of services to musicians. This wouldn’t necessarily be a… Read More »Pastors: Help Your Musicians Plan Orderly Worship
The Music of David Rasbach
Speaking of good things coming out of SoundForth, I recently received a choral demo from them featuring the music of David Rasbach. First, and add… Read More »The Music of David Rasbach