The Worship Leader Toolbox

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Part Two of the two-part interview with Samantha Marsh, Music Worship Minister at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Wilmington, NC. She's currently on staff at Coastal Christian High School where she teaches the music worship team. She also holds an MA in Christian Ministries at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

Her new book, "The Equipped Music Worship Leader: A Practical Guide" is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/ePZHdti

And you can find her music on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms.

https://sammarshmusic.com

Songs sampled in this episode are "My Purpose" from her "Greentree Sessions" album, "Nachoonga" by "Sheldon Bangera", the original "Waymaker" by Sinach, and "Start Healing" from Samantha's "Home Anywhere" album.

Part One of a two part interview with Samantha Marsh, Music Worship Minister at Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Wilmington, NC. She's currently on staff at Coastal Christian High School where she teaches the music worship team. She also holds an MA in Christian Ministries at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.

Her new book, "The Equipped Music Worship Leader: A Practical Guide" is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/ePZHdti

And you can find her music on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms.

https://sammarshmusic.com

The song sampled in this episode is "New Melody" from her "Home Anywhere" album.

In today’s episode, we talk about why we should arrive early:

1.    You're better prepared

2.    You're more focused

3.    You're in control

4.    Better connections with others as they arrive

5.    Shows respect and solid leadership

6.    Helps people count on you

7.    Gives you margin and space in your life and

And ways to start this good habit: 

1.    Stop staying you're always late

2.    Set your clock earlier

3.    Give yourself time

4.    Arrive early and then do a couple last minute

5.    Remember that being late signals how much you only care about yourself

In today's episode, we give some great tips on giving people what they really need this season: Jesus.

1. As a worship leader, say the name of Jesus.

2. Lead great music and have a great plan, but simple is great too!

3. Encourage your church to share the name of Jesus.

4. Add the element of Good News invitations into every program.

5. Share the good news of Christmas on your personal social media accounts.

6. Be joyful. Don't get political or polarized and unfocused.

It's like Thanksgiving all year!

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Today we talk about some helpful ways to play background music during the service, and hear a bit of Tim's recordings that he uses for this purpose.

1. The whole band doesn’t have to go up

2. Have a copy of the message or outline

3. Use pad sounds from the sound board

4. Don’t play intentional melody lines from familiar songs

5. Use the key you’re going into for the next song

6. Rehearse those times

7. If it’s acoustic only – learn some picking patterns and new chords

8. Stay ambient – don’t get rhthmic

Today we sit down with guitarist and singer, Stephen Fox, who shares his story and special calling of being a "Hired Gun" worship leader. Stephen has a home church, but feels called to also serve the needs of struggling churches in his area.

My favorite quote from Stephen is "God makes the praise. We get to play the notes."

Christmas can get busy for worship leaders. And especially this year because Christmas is on a Monday. Which means a really full Sunday and Christmas Eve! Here are some fun ideas for celebrating the season with your worship team:

1. Solos

2. Open House

3. Christmas Carol

4. Ugly Sweater Day

5. Group Gift

6. Take a Break

7. Serve Together

Today we sit down with Judy Redlich, host of "Encounter" show at Tuesdays at 2:00pm on Bott Radio Network. Judy is the worship leader at her church, Trinity Assembly Of God in St. Louis, MO. But one thing really sets her apart from most worship leaders: Judy is visually impaired. But that doesn't stop her in the least.