Journal

When the waters of the Red Sea closed over Pharaoh's chariots, the people of Israel broke into song. At the centre of that moment stood Miriam the prophetess,…

Modern worship leaders carry more gear than ever. Cables snake across the floor, click tracks pulse through in-ears, and lyrics scroll on a glowing rectangle…

Worship songs are strongest when people can sing them together. A melody may sound impressive in a recording, yet feel uncomfortable in a church when its…

Singing in church is more than producing a pleasant sound. When people understand the words they sing, worship becomes a response of faith, gratitude and…

A strong worship song for a youth service gives young people words they can genuinely sing, remember and carry into everyday life. It does more than create an…

Sometimes a worship song that once moved us begins to feel flat. The melody is easy to sing, the lyrics are well known, and the arrangement works as expected,…

A powerful drum kit can lift a worship set, create movement and support congregational singing. When its volume becomes uncontrolled, however, the vocal team…

A worship gathering is carefully prepared, yet it is never meant to feel like a concert where every moment is controlled. Music can serve the room, help people…

A strong corporate praise song gives a whole congregation words they can sing with confidence. It should be simple enough for a first-time visitor, meaningful…

A musical instrument can do far more than provide notes, rhythm or atmosphere. In Christian worship, a guitar, keyboard, drum kit or voice becomes a way to…