This is a two-part episode that covers all things rehearsals.  Rehearsing with your team can often feel rushed, in-effective, stressful, and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to!  Rehearsal times can (and should) be times of relational connection, spiritual encouragement, and a time where we prepare our hearts for the mission given to us to lead God’s Church.  Shane shares many of the lessons he has learned that have shaped how he approaches leading a rehearsal that is life-giving, productive, and encouraging.

 

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This is a two-part episode that covers all things rehearsals.  Rehearsing with your team can often feel rushed, in-effective, stressful, and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to!  Rehearsal times can (and should) be times of relational connection, spiritual encouragement, and a time where we prepare our hearts for the mission given to us to lead God’s Church.  Shane shares many of the lessons he has learned that have shaped how he approaches leading a rehearsal that is life-giving, productive, and encouraging.

 

For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com

Let’s face it…when you assemble any group of sinners (all of us), conflict is inevitable. How you choose to respond to conflict must be biblically informed and pursued with humility and grace. Conflict is an opportunity to live out the ministry of reconciliation given to us in the Gospel. In this episode Shane unpacks some helpful biblical principles for resolving conflict and cultivating unity on your worship team.

 

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Using In-ear monitors can be such a helpful tool as a worship leader or musician. But how should you approach building your mix? Should it be loud and inspiring? Should it be minimal and only include exactly what you need? What about panning? It can get overwhelming very quickly. In this episode Shane shares how he approaches building his own in-ear mix and shares helpful tips on evaluating what would serve you the best in your context.

 

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If God has gifted you to lead worship, and you are passionate about that role in the Church, it can understandably lead one to explore worship leading as a vocation. In this episode, Shane Barnard shares ways to ensure that you approach and evaluate this possibility with humility, faithfulness, and a biblical perspective

 

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Some guitars sound GREAT.  Some guitars sound…well…not so great.  How do you go about choosing a guitar that sounds great, that won’t break the bank, and will be a useful tool for you as you lead?  Shane Barnard shares some of the ways he has learned to identify a great guitar.  He also shares what everyone wants to know: What is on your iPad?!

 

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Inviting young people to be a part of leading worship can be a great opportunity to raise up the next generation of leaders and disciple the youth in the body.  It can also present unique challenges for worship leaders as they shepherd their teams of folks with varying levels of maturity and commitment.  Join us as Shane Barnard unpacks some helpful ways to approach shepherding young people on your worship team.

 

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Everyone is different.  Everyone has a different voice and a different range, including the worship leader!  So, how do you pick a key for worship songs that everyone in your congregation can sing while remaining comfortable in your own vocal range?  Shane Barnard shares some helpful insights for identifying the right key for congregational singing.

 

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A metronome can be a useful tool for your worship team. But can you become too dependent on the click and cues and not listen to and follow the leading of the Spirit? Shane Barnard unpacks how he views using a metronome while leading worship and some tips to avoiding some common pitfalls. Is the click track helpful or hurtful? Let’s talk about it.

 

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Singing worship songs with passion in a room of people who do not seem engaged can be difficult and discouraging.  Shane Barnard shares some encouraging insights and biblical perspective that can be powerful weapons in the fight against discouragement as you lead worship in any context.

 

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