Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast

Great to have Mike Grayson from Cross Point Church on the show today. Mike is the Director of Worship Culture at Cross Point, a 5 campus church in Nashville, TN. He’s also an accomplished singer/songwriter, having toured as part of the band Mikeschair for 12 years. We discuss worship culture, leading a worship department across 5 campuses, contract worship leading, songwriting culture, and authenticity in worship. This is so good! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 Coresound Pads are my favorite pads on the market.  They are simply unbeatable.  There are a lot of pad loops out there, but nothing comes close to the quality, diversity, and ease of use that Coresound provides. Every pad Coresound has created sounds stellar.  The original bundles used in thousands of churches worldwide are second to none, and their NEW pads, bumper music, and other products meet that very same level of quality.  What I love most about Coresound is their brand new app, Pads Live,which you can find at padslive.com.  And big announcement – Pads Live is now available on both iOS AND ANDROID!  That’s right – the Android version is HERE. So no matter what device you have, you can have the best sounding pads with you in any situation!  Purchase pads from right within the app, get seamless crossfading, so many textures, all 12 keys, and so much more.  Go over to coresoundpads.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY to get 20% off your purchase.  Purchasing at coresoundpads.comis the place to redeem your promo code, and any purchase on their site WILL unlock those same pads in the Pads Live app as well.  Coresoundpads.com, promo code BEYONDSUNDAY. Show Sponsor #2 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Architecture Director of Worship Culture roleCreative ways to structure a worship ministry Contract worship leaders: pros & consCreativity and administrationThe importance of a senior leader’s role in worshipThe importance of prayer in the life of a churchWhy the church is moving away from excellence as a top tier priority Leaning into the prophetic/spontaneous in your local church Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound PadsShow Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsWebsite: Crosspoint ChurchWebsite: Cross Point MusicMusic: Cross Point Music – EP Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Mike? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #222: Mike Grayson on Cross Point Music, Multi-Site Worship, & Developing Culture [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Don Potter has been a musical and worship pioneer for over 50 years. I was first introduced to Don through the groundbreaking Morningstar albums of the 90s and early 2000s. Prophetic singing, spontaneous songs that lasted over 30 minutes. Here in this interview we dive deep into the Morningstar days, prophetic music, the dangers of fame, and spending time with Jesus. This may be my favorite interview of all time. You’ll have to listen to find out why. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 Coresound Pads are my favorite pads on the market.  They are simply unbeatable.  There are a lot of pad loops out there, but nothing comes close to the quality, diversity, and ease of use that Coresound provides. Every pad Coresound has created sounds stellar.  The original bundles used in thousands of churches worldwide are second to none, and their NEW pads, bumper music, and other products meet that very same level of quality.  What I love most about Coresound is their brand new app, Pads Live,which you can find at padslive.com.  And big announcement – Pads Live is now available on both iOS AND ANDROID!  That’s right – the Android version is HERE. So no matter what device you have, you can have the best sounding pads with you in any situation!  Purchase pads from right within the app, get seamless crossfading, so many textures, all 12 keys, and so much more.  Go over to coresoundpads.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY to get 20% off your purchase.  Purchasing at coresoundpads.comis the place to redeem your promo code, and any purchase on their site WILL unlock those same pads in the Pads Live app as well.  Coresoundpads.com, promo code BEYONDSUNDAY. Show Sponsor #2 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Spending extended time with GodThe power of consistent prayer over many yearsCarpentryDon’s spiritual upbringingHow “music business” was removed from Don’s lifeThe dangers of fame and how to navigate it The story of Brian Johnson and Bethel Music (before it existed)Why God gives incredible gifts (that can sell millions of records)How to develop as a prophetic singer and musicianThe one quality that all studio musicians have that is imperative for worshipThe story behind the groundbreaking Morningstar CDs from the 90s & early 2000s. Working with Rick Joyner at Morningstar What is encouraging and concerning about the worship movement Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound PadsShow Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsWebsite: Potter School HausWebsite: Morningstar Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Don? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #221: Don Potter on Prophetic Music, The Dangers of Fame, & Spending Time with God [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

The Vineyard Worship movement has been so special to me over the years. It’s one of the primary reasons I write songs and lead worship today. It was special getting to catch up with Casey Corum who has been a part of the Vineyard movement for a lot of years. He’s a wonderful songwriter, worship leader, producer, and creative director. We ramble a bit on this one, but in the best possible way. We talk about physical health, Vineyard Music history, creativity, staying fresh, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 Coresound Pads are my favorite pads on the market.  They are simply unbeatable.  There are a lot of pad loops out there, but nothing comes close to the quality, diversity, and ease of use that Coresound provides. Every pad Coresound has created sounds stellar.  The original bundles used in thousands of churches worldwide are second to none, and their NEW pads, bumper music, and other products meet that very same level of quality. What I love most about Coresound is their brand new app, Pads Live,which you can find at padslive.com.  And big announcement – Pads Live is now available on both iOS AND ANDROID!  That’s right – the Android version is HERE.  So no matter what device you have, you can have the best sounding pads with you in any situation!  Purchase pads from right within the app, get seamless crossfading, so many textures, all 12 keys, and so much more. Go over to coresoundpads.com and use the promo code BEYONDSUNDAY to get 20% off your purchase.  Purchasing at coresoundpads.comis the place to redeem your promo code, and any purchase on their site WILL unlock those same pads in the Pads Live app as well.  Coresoundpads.com, promo code BEYONDSUNDAY. Show Sponsor #2 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Creating habits around physical healthCasey’s journey into worship ministry Hiking in HollywoodWhat was special about Vineyard Worship in the 90sThe story behind the song Holy & Anointed OneThe story behind the song BreatheMarketing and the sovereignty of GodThe influence of Come Now is The Time and Hungry recordsWarnings for those involved in the worship movement How the church has revolutionized the music industry Why the phrase “an audience of one” is misplaced The importance of Trinitarian, jazz, spontaneous fusion Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Coresound PadsShow Sponsor: Zamar Instruments Podcast: The Ferment PodcastMusic: Hungry by Vineyard MusicMusic: Come Now is the Time by Vineyard MusicMusic: Sweet Mercies by David Ruis Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Casey? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #220: Casey Corum on Physical Health, Vineyard Music, & Creative Process [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s time for round #2 of the K-Love Fan Awards interviews. We dig deep with Tauren Wells, Micah Tyler, & Phil Wickham. Love how hard these guys work, their hearts for the Kingdom of God, and the music they create. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: The writing of the song “Living Hope”The album that inspired Tauren WellsThe power of the Church in musical developmentThe opportunity of making disciples in the local churchGod’s faithfulness in the midst of trying timesStaying faithful in every seasonThe challenge to never settle in songwriting What it’s like to write with Matt Redman Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Tauren WellsWebsite: Micah TylerWebsite: Phil Wickham Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Tauren, Micah, & Phil? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #219: Tauren Wells, Micah Tyler, & Phil Wickham from the 2019 K-Love Fan Awards [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I haven’t done many in person interviews as part of the Beyond Sunday podcast. Most have been over a Skype, FaceTime or phone call. But that’s about to change. A couple weeks ago my wife and I headed down to the Grand O’l Opry in Nashville to cover the 2019 K-Love fan awards. It was such a treat to interview a number of artists in person. This is part 1 of those conversations and we have Josh Baldwin, Mark Hall, & Michael Cochren on the show today. A great balance of local church, songwriting, and ministry. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Challenging yourself as a worship leaderHow to balance itinerant and local church ministrySongwriting processThe role of church music in artist developmentThe power of co-writingThe importance of the local church Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Bethel MusicWebsite: Casting CrownsWebsite: Cochren & Co. Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Josh, Mark, & Michael? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #218: Josh Baldwin, Mark Hall, & Michael Cochren From the K-Love Fan Awards [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Never practice the things you already know. Always be working on something that’s a little too hard for you.”Leonard Jones When I was in middle school I came across some CDs that changed my view of worship. I listened to Passion, Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, and Delirious. But I also listened to some albums from Morningstar Ministries. The albums were full of spontaneous, 30 minute songs. Incredible musicians. Some weird stuff. But I loved it. One of the worship leaders was Leonard Jones. For 50 years Leonard has been serving in worship ministry, not only leading worship but raising up the next generation of worship leaders at Morningstar. Many of the well-known worship leaders you know were trained under Leonard. And I love that he’s sharing his wisdom on the podcast. One of my desires with this podcast is to get a broad view of the worship community and learn from the best in different streams – from catholic to charismatic and back. Prepare to be challenged… Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Leonard’s story of salvationThe curious story of Morningstar musicChallenges for the Worship communityHow to play prophetic musicThe power of practiceWhy worship teams need to step up their intensityLeonard’s favorite instrumentsMusical trendsLeonard’s School, Revolution Worship School Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterWebsite: Leonard JonesWebsite: Revolution Worship School Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Leonard? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #217: Leonard Jones on Worship Trends, Prophetic Music, & Practice [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Are you a songwriter? Do you and your team write songs for the local church and have a desire to record that music? Maybe you already have. Honestly, there’s no better guy to talk to than Brock Shinen. Brock is an attorney with a passion for the local church that helps numerous artists in the Christian Music space. In this interview we talk about the worship music industry, horror stories, success stories, and Brock’s new online course. If you’re a creative in the church, you don’t want to miss this one! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Braising lamb and why it’s awesomeBrock’s journey of being an attorney and serving the worship communityThe pros and cons of “the worship industry”Why Brock created The Worship Music Industry CourseMoving beyond creating an albumThe importance of clarity and unity between creative and executive pastorsHorror stories of local churches and worship recordingsYou finished the album. Now what?The importance of great marketingHow to frame your marketing Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterCourse: Worship Music Industry CoursePodcast: Brock Shinen Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Brock? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #216: Brock Shinen on The Worship Music Industry [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

I love having Brian Johnson on the podcast. He’s down to earth, real, and always full of incredible insight. In this interview we talk about his story and the circumstances surrounding his new book, “When God Becomes Real.” We discuss anxiety, Bethel Music, favorite songs, worship music, and more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor #1 If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  Show Sponsor #2 Is there a worship team tool you can’t live without? For me, that’s Planning Center. I remember the days of excel spreadsheets and phone calls trying to nail down who was going to be available for Sunday. When we switched to Planning Center nearly 10 years ago, it changed the game for us. All of a sudden, we had an all-in-one solution for scheduling our teams, coordinating schedules, communicating about weekend details, and getting responses from band members. A week doesn’t go by where I don’t use Planning Center.  Maybe many of you use Planning Center to schedule your teams and organize your services. While that’s fantastic, it just scratches the surface of what PCO can do for you. If you’re looking to advance to Planning Center Ninja status, you need to use it as full church management software system. Planning Center provides Check-ins for your kids ministry, an online giving system, managing people and small groups, event registrations, resources, music stand, and a mobile app for your congregation. Crazy right? Planning Center is offering a 30 day FREE trial so you can see for yourself how amazing this service is. After the 30 days are up, pricing all depends on the size of your church. I can say it’s worth the investment of every penny. It’s an easy, low cost solution that yields incredible results. In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Brian’s testimony and battle with anxietyWhy the book was writtenParenting children through anxietyGoing deep with God in corporate worshipThe power of simple, vertical worship songsHow God doesn’t waste any part of your story Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsShow Sponsor: Planning CenterBook: When God Becomes RealPodcast: Mark Batterson Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Brian? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #215: Brian Johnson on Anxiety, Bethel Music, & When God Becomes Real [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

There’s a depth of wisdom and perspective that come from years in the trenches of local church ministry. Tim Foot is one of those heroes. Having been in worship ministry for 26 years, he brings so much wisdom to worship pastors around the world. As the Vice President of Experience at Slingshot Group, Tim and I work together to serve local churches with staffing and coaching. In this interview we talk about team culture, staying healthy, lead pastor/worship pastor dynamics, creative ideas from strong churches across the country, and the Worship Experience Lab in Denver this July. Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Tim’s story of growing up in Tasmania Worship trends of the last 25 yearsWhat it means to “pastor” a roomThe balance of vertical and horizontal leadershipHow senior leaders can create a culture of “workjoy” in their teamsWhat a staff member can do when they feel like they’re in a toxic cultureCreative ideas from healthy, thriving culturesThe Worship Experience Gathering in Colorado Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsThe Worship Experience Gathering Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Tim? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #214: Tim Foot on Healthy Teams, Staffing, & Global Worship Trends [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

It’s always a treat to talk with Jon Egan. Jon has been the Worship Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs for 18 years. For so many years he’s written incredible songs for the church like I Am Free, Overcome, and so many others. His new record “Unveil” is one of my favorites over the last couple years. In this conversation we talk about longevity in ministry, the heart behind the album, leading with strength and vulnerability, and so much more. Enjoy! Click to Listen Show Sponsor If you’re a musician, you know there’s nothing like a well built, inspiring instrument. A great instrument is an inspiration itself, beyond just the functionality and playability. That’s why it’s important to have an instrument that inspires you and holds up to your active lifestyle.  Let me introduce you to Zamar Instruments. Zamar builds custom guitars that are absolutely beautiful, but that also play and sound amazing. Zamar is an amazing small business, passionate about offering individualized attention to each instrument and client for a second-to-none experience. And for you Hebrew wizards out there, Zamar is an Old Testament word for praising the Lord on a stringed instrument. All the guitars from Zamar are hand built but there is also the option of a custom built guitar that you design from the ground up. Head on over to zamarinstruments.com and mention the Beyond Sunday podcast to get 15% off your guitar. Or just shoot an email to nathan@zamarinstruments.com.  In This Episode You’ll Hear More About: Jon’s 18 year journey at New Life ChurchThe background of Jon’s new album, “Unveil”Why worship artists are simplifying and getting back to the basicsVulnerability with our giftsWhy staying steady is more important than staying freshThe most surprising song on “Unveil” Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Zamar InstrumentsMusic: Unveil by Jon EganPodcast: Jon Egan on The Desperation Band, Miracles, God Songs, & Replacing YourselfMusic: People by Hillsong UNITED Subscription Links Subscribe via iTunesSubscribe via StitcherSubscribe via RSS Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see, a special guest you’d like to hear from, or a question for an upcoming episode, please email me. If you enjoyed the show, I would be so appreciative if you would rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That helps me so much! Thanks. Question: What was your biggest takeaway from this interview with Jon? You can leave a comment by clicking here. The post #213: Jon Egan on Vulnerable Worship Leading, Pursuing Jesus, & Staying Steady [Podcast] appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.