Topics Covered: Emotional health in ministry David’s journey into ministry The importance of theology for worship leaders Worship as discipleship The role of our physical bodies in worship Trinitarian worship Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center W. David O. Taylor Open & Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life by W. David O. Taylor Glimpses of the New Creation: Worship & the Formative Power of the Arts by W. David O. Taylor A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship by W. David O. Taylor The Worship Pastor by Zac Hicks Flow: The Ancient Way to Do Contemporary Worship by Lester Ruth The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship by John Witvliet Worship Seeking Understanding by John Witvliet Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #326: W. David O. Taylor on Theology for Worship Leaders, Emotional Health, & Worship as Discipleship appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: The creative genius of the movie Hook Sean’s secret claim to fame (he was a professional yo-yo’er) Creativity and worship music Why millennials are fleeing hyped church experiences Anointing vs charisma Basic Faith Stories beyond Sean’s upcoming new record Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Basic Faith by Sean Curran Sean Curran Music Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #325: Sean Curran on Worship Music, Christian Celebrity Culture, & Creativity appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Thoughts about what God is doing in worship today What God is doing in this next generation of worship leaders How to prepare yourself and your team to lead engaging worship Why it’s important to be unified with your senior pastor Breaking down the SEU worship record Why cool, trendy worship music isn’t working anymore Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Move of God by SEU Worship Guard the Glory by David Ryan Cook Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #324: David Ryan Cook on Raising Up Young Worship Leaders, Presence Driven Worship, & New Music appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Rich & Cass’s current interests outside of ministry How they got started in ministry A vision for creativity in the Church How to work with artists effectively Why the artist/creative temperament isn’t accurate Songwriting pitfalls in the church Why we need to stop idolizing songwriters Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center The Local Church Sydney The Hopeful Rhino Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #323: Rich & Cass Langton on Building Healthy Teams, Creativity in the Church, & Leading Artists appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Charlie’s transition from artist to worship pastor Early Passion days Leading worship when you don’t feel worthy The 4 categories of worship What prophetic worship is The 4 Types of Song to sing on Sunday Reminiscing old Passion and Charlie Hall records Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Frontline Music Better is One Day by Passion The Road to OneDay by Passion OneDay Live by Passion Hymns Ancient & Modern by Passion The Bright Sadness by Charlie Hall Porch & Altar by Charlie Hall Podcast: #255: Charlie Hall on Worship, Spiritual Disciplines, & Disciple Making Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #322: Charlie Hall on Developing Young Leaders, Leading Authentic Worship, & Building a Balanced Worship Set appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Brian’s upcoming new project of love songs Consistency in songwriting Growing in creativity later in life Reflecting on the 90s Vineyard movement How to lead young creatives Developing songwriters Why local churches should write their own songs Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Unlocking Your Songs by Brian Doerksen Hymns for Life by Brian Doerksen Brian Doerksen website Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #321: Brian Doerksen on The Creative Process, Local Church Songwriting, & Early Vineyard Music Stories appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: Kim’s journey to become a worship leader The truth about calling Why our internal world needs to be cultivated Influential leaders The story behind the song, “Mama” Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Trample by Kim Walker Smith Worship Circle Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #320: Kim Walker-Smith On The Worship Industry, Our Inner Life, & Protecting Our Children’s Innocence appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: How Skye got involved with music Early influences Dealing with pain and disappointment What Skye learned about worship from Michael W Smith How to develop authenticity as a worship leader The power of mentorship Growing in confidence Skye’s new music Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Your Church by Skye Reedy Skye Reedy Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #319: Skye Reedy on Difficult Seasons, The Healing Power of God, & New Music appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Topics Covered: How Jon got started as a songwriter The difference between a gesture and a posture in songwriting Monday morning prayer music Why our Sunday morning worship needs to tell a more honest story Comparing the writing of hymns and modern songs Devotional Songwriting Masterclass Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center Devotional Songwriting Masterclass by Jon Guerra Jon Guerra Music Three Gifts by Jon Guerra & Liturgical Folk Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. The post #318: Jon Guerra on Devotional Songwriting, Sunday & Monday Worship, & Spiritual Formation appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.

Show Sponsor #1: Beyond Sunday Backstage (Coaching Community) The Beyond Sunday Worship Coaching Community is now open! I’ve wanted to create a group coaching community for a while and that time is now! Beyond Sunday Backstage is a low-cost coaching community designed to give you year-round support as a worship leader. For $49/month, here’s what’s included: Bi-Weekly LIVE coaching calls focused on your specific challenges/questions (no need for perfect attendance…make it work for you) Monthly MASTER CLASSES that dive deep into specific tools, strategies, and tactics for your worship ministry (taught by me and other special guests). Exclusive guest Q&A’s/hangouts with guests from the Beyond Sunday Podcast Full access to my beginner keys video course, Learn Worship Keys (plus full access to all future courses). Downloads of The Worship Songwriter & Beyond Sunday eBooks Access to an exclusive “Off Facebook” private community of worship leaders Songwriting training throughout the year and group co-writes with me and others in the community Exclusive LIVE access to Beyond Sunday Podcast interviews to ask questions (via chat) in real time. No long term contracts. Cancel anytime. But I know you’re going to love it. Join us backstage! Show Sponsor #2: My goal in this podcast is to help you grow as a worship leader. Of course that includes your formation, but it isn’t limited to that—it’s also with practical tools to help you in your ministry. It’s hard to talk about being a worship leader without mentioning Planning Center. As you know, I’m a huge fan. A lot of you are already using Planning Center Services to schedule your volunteers, plan your worship services, and give your team the tools they need to learn their music. But with Planning Center People, you can stay even more engaged with your volunteers and anyone looking for how to get plugged in. First, some good news: People is completely free with any Planning Center subscription. No, you didn’t hear me wrong—it’s free. Second, some better news: you can use People to add new volunteers to your teams quickly and automatically. In People, you can make forms for anyone interested in volunteering, put them in a step-by-step training workflow, and then automatically add them to Services to schedule them for the right team. And that’s just one way you can use People. From sending automated emails and seeing church-wide engagement to organizing your member database and keeping information up-to-date, there’s tons you can do. So go to planningcenter.com to use People for free. Resources Mentioned: Show Sponsor: Beyond Sunday Backstage Show Sponsor: Planning Center The Exile by Crowder Topics Covered: A day in the life of Crowder The surprising power of mundane moments Using song titles as a springboard for songwriting The Crowder album trilogies CCM and Worship Music categories The corporate nature of vertical and horizontal songs The story behind writing O Praise Him The post #317: Crowder on New Music, Writing Hacks, & Song Stories appeared first on Beyond Sunday Worship.