Casting Crowns Cast Their Crowns
Casting Crowns was up (again) for an award at the American Music Awards last night. They didn’t receive the award, but as fellow artist, Kirk Franklin, stood behind the wi
Repetition in Praise Is Not a Bad Thing!
I was talking on the phone recently with a worship leader friend of mine in Mobile, AL. He said he has a small clan of people in his choir that complain every time they sing any so
How One Worship Leader Helped Teach His Church about Worship
I’ve believed for years that we should do more than just lead the congregation in singing. As worship leaders, we need to also teach worship and praise to the people in th
Worship Study Overview Video
Below is the Week 1 Overview Video for the in-depth worship study, Praise More Powerful: Insights to Transform Our Worship NOTE: If you can’t see the video screen below, plea
Redefining "Blended Worship"
I’m afraid the idea of “blended worship” is often watered down. Blending a few old and new songs in the same service does not necessarily constitute God-honorin
Pray for Rick Warren & His Wife
Last night I received a second letter from Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. He sent it to those on his PurposeDriven.com mailing list, people who (for the most part!) sup
Worship – The Missing Jewel
Today during my quiet time I came across this commentary by Chuck Swindoll. Powerful reading. This encapsulates the reason we started Next Level Worship, LLC. Enjoy! A.W. Tozer
Praise and Proclamation Go Hand in Hand
By John Martin Psalm 40:1-3 speaks of a time in David’s life when he is at an all-time low. He feels trapped in a dark, damp pit where he is surrounded by his enemies and t
Our Ultimate Goal as Worship Leaders
Excerpt from Week 8 of Praise More Powerful: What can we accomplish every single time we stand in front of others to lead praise and worship? To begin to “unearth” what we so d
Influencing Should Never Be Our Highest Goal
The Children of Judah in 2 Chronicles 20 lifted this motif as they marched toward their enemies: “Praise the Lord for His mercy endures forever.” For years I couldn’t quite