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The Worship Initiative team seeks to answer all of your questions regarding worship leadership. With a focus on applying God’s word to every element of leading the Church, no question is off limits. This podcast is designed to push you to Christ, remind you of the privilege it is to lead the Body of Christ, and equip you in your own walk with Christ as you strive to lead worship with excellence and authenticity.
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Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Communication can be hard! Communication involving critique can be even harder. In this episode Shane discusses practical ways he has learned to build a culture on your team where critique and honest feedback can coexist with appreciation and a true team mentality as we strive to make much of God and serve the Church.
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Words are hard. Especially if you are only used to singing them. What you say when leading worship can be used powerfully by God to build up and encourage your congregation. So, how do you know what to say? Shane Barnard shares some helpful tips in discerning what to say to help remove the fear and apprehension that leaders may feel.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
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.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
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.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
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.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
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.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
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?!
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
How should we think about stage presence and physical posture as worship leaders and musicians? If you notice that someone on the team seems disengaged or uninterested in what they’re doing when leading, should you address it if you believe their hearts are in the right place? What about when you’re not confident about where their hearts are before the Lord? How much attention should we give to the stage presence, facial expression, and physical posture of those leading from stage? Shane dives into this tricky topic and helps us think biblically about postures in worship, discipleship, and what matters most when leading worship.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
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
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
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.
For charts, daily devotionals, and tutorials and much more take a free trial at http://theworshipinitiative.com