One way to create a welcoming atmosphere and help communicate a message is by using the space you meet in as a blank canvas. 

On this Episode of the Worship Learners podcast, Mitch Kuhn, Pastor of Redeemer City church in Tampa, Florida joins us to talk about his journey in planting a church, dealing with the pandemic and changes to church, and how Worship Pastors/Leaders can partner with the Pastor and congregation to lead the church. Mitch offers great insight and wisdom for anyone in church leadership. 

After weeks of trying, we are finally getting to the first episode about the creative toolbox. Worship leaders are intrinsically creative - but sometimes it is hard to know how to channel that creativity into a Sunday service. Creating a toolbox with various options will help in leading people to Worship God, communicate the truth of His word in a memorable way, and steward the creative gifts within your church. In this Episode, Darold and Matt talk about the first and most obvious tools in the creative toolbox - music. Music has always played a vital role for God's people. There are so many options for types and styles of music with great lyrical content to fit most any situation. Matt and Darold talk about their approach to picking songs, honoring the make up of individual congregations, striving for balance in topic and lyrics, and much more. When you think of worship leading, you automatically equate it with worship. Tune in to hear a unique take on how music can serve your congregation on this episode of the Worship Learners Podcast. 

COVID-19/Coronavirus has dramatically changed the world we live in. The church has had to adjust to almost exclusive online ministry for the past few months. As we start to reopen society, in what ways will church have to adapt again? What pre-Covid aspects of church can we reclaim and what might be forever lost? What is the path going forward? Darold and Matt discuss these challenges and share what their churches are doing and what their perspective for the future. 

This episode was recorded on June 2. Rather than do a typical episode, we felt it more important to take time and discuss the current events in our country, specifically race relations. We recorded just a few days after George Floyd was killed, but this conversation is still relevant.  The church should be on the front lines of racial reconciliation in America. As church leaders and worship leaders, we can make changes in our own lives and in our churches that can bring about significant and systemic change. We hope that you'll listen specifically as Darold gives his point of view as a black Christian man in America and then consider how you can/should respond. 

A strong foundation is important in all things and leading worship is no exception. On this episode, Darold and Matt discuss the guiding principles and theology that form their worship leading foundation. Much of what Matt discusses comes from a great book by Mike Cosper called Rhythms of Grace. 

Join Matt and Darold for the first official episode of the Worship Learners Podcast. During this podcast, you will get to know more about Matt and Darold, their backgrounds, and why they started this podcast. Geared toward small-to-medium size church leaders, pastors, worship leaders, and volunteer team members, the Worship Learners podcast offers helpful resources, song spotlights, and scriptures all for the encouragement of those who love and lead in their church. Leaders are learners and worship leaders should always be learning how to lead and worship more fully. 

Welcome to the Worship Learners Podcast! This is Episode 0 - the trailer. In this episode you'll meet Matt and Darold, gain some insight into why they are doing this podcast, and get a glimpse of what is to come. Also, you'll hear them call the show by a different name. But don't be confused - we are LEARNING as we go. Leaders are learners and as worship leaders we want to learn how to lead and worship more fully. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy.