Holy Worship Team, Batman

In a previous post, I talked about how an apprehension and understanding of the grace of God will transform the way we approach Him in worship. In this context, I want to pose the question: who is qualified to serve on the worship team? In the olden days, we used to impose a high requirement […]

In Honour of the Worship Revolution Band 2010/11

I can’t believe we are now in the second last week of 2011. It’s been an amazing year full of God’s faithfulness and favour. In another post, I will reflect more broadly about this year, which was filled with some amazing transitions (though not yet complete) and faith-building experiences. But today, I want to honour […]

Numbers Count

In my last post, I talked about Elevation Church’s Code. In this post, I delve deeper into the thought “it’s all about the numbers”. How important are “the numbers” in terms of the health of a church? Often numerical growth is juxtaposed against spiritual depth as if they are diametrical opposites. In 2008, those who […]

The Code

I have come across many vision and mission statements, but nothing like Elevation Church’s Code. Check this out: The philosophical approach of Elevation Church is fresh and confronting. I love the clause that says “We Need Your Seat”. It speaks of the fact that the church is singularly pursuing a mission and that those who […]

Encountering Grace

In order to truly worship, I believe that we need to apprehend the grace of God. Now, most of us in Christian circles have some idea of “grace”. It is by faith, through grace, that we are saved. In fact, grace is probably one of the key distinctives of the Protestant movement. Yet, I believe […]

How Great is Our God – World Edition

Revelation tells us that at the end of the age, every tongue, tribe and nation will worship around the throne. “How Great is Our God” is one of my favourite songs because it spans the generations. But more than that, it is a song that has spanned cultures and languages because of its simple declaration […]

Surround Yourself With Those Who Celebrate You

Worship ministry is never a one-man show. You can be the best singer, the best musician or the best worship leader. But all it takes is for the PA guy to turn-off your sound and you’re done. I visited a church once where just before the start of the worship set, the sound guy was […]

Breaking the Competitive Spirit

I’m learning so much from reading Joel Osteen’s book, Every Day a Friday. It’s a book all about living with the right attitude and so much of it is applicable to those of us in worship ministry. Today, I want to look at the spirit of competition. My next post will deal with the sort […]

Turning Off the Sound

In his book Everyday a Friday, Joel Osteen shares about how, when he was in charge of producing his father’s TV broadcasts, he would sometimes turn off the sound to see what the guest preacher was communicating through his countenance. I like that idea. I wonder how many worship leaders (if they were muted) would […]

Nothing is Impossible

This is one of my favourite songs at the moment. It’s a song that inspires faith in God, the one through whom all things are possible.