Resources for Worship Ministry
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Drama in Worship
- Article: A Dramatic Addition to Worship
- Book: Drama Ministry with CD-Rom by Steve Pederson
- Book: Incorporating Drama in Worship by Mike Gray
- Book: Sermon-Booster Dramas by Tim Kurth
- Book: Worship Drama Library by Lillenas
- Scripts: Drama Books
- Scripts: Some free online Drama Scripts
Music Resources
- Article: CCLI and CVLI License
- Article: Copyright Information
- Books: Hymnals & More
- Book: 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Book: 101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Book: Amazing Grace : 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Book: Then Sings My Soul, Volumes 1 & 2 by Robert J. Morgan
- CD, DVD: Learn to Play Piano by Ear (includes video DVD, book, CD)
- CD: Piano for Christians - Learning to read music (includes books, CD's)
- DVD: Christian Drum and Percussion Lessons DVDs
- DVD: Modern Worship Series -- Acoustic & Electric Guitar by Paul Baloche
- DVD: The Musicacademy Courses - courses for vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar
- DVD: Worship Vocal Workshop, DVD by Paul Baloche
- DVD: Worship DVDs - incl. some PowerPoint resources
- Resources: Accompaniment Tracks
- Resources: Choir Supplies
- Resource: The New Worship Musician (free tutorial to download for learning to modulate and improvise)
- Site: PraiseCharts - download and print sheet music for your contemporary praise and worship band
- Site: Worship Music Publishers
- Site: Worship Guitar Class (training videos and guitar supplies)
- Software: eMedia Guitar Method
- Software: eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method version 2
- Software: Singing Coach Unlimited
Technology Issues - Lighting, Sound, Video
- Article: Good Sound on Any Budget
- Article: How Loud is Your Church?
- Article: Invest in People - Equipment Is Second
- Article: Multimedia Worship. Make it serve you
- Article: Tips & Tricks: Is there a way to prevent our equipment from being stolen? (Scroll down on that page)
- Article: Top 10 Methods to Reduce Feedback
- Articles: Variety of Articles for Sound Advice
- Book: Audio Made Easy: (Or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying) by Ira White
- Book: The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook--Book and DVD by Bill Gibson
- Resource: Elements: Video Backgrounds on CD-ROM to Aid in Spiritual Reflection
- Resources: Electronics at Buy.com
(projectors, A/V essentials, and other electronics)
- Software: Media Shout
Tithes & Offerings
- Resources: Offering Envelopes
- Resources: Offering Plates
Worship Bands, Leaders & Teams
- Articles: Articles on improving your worship team, rehearsals, vocals, rhythm section, and more (scroll down the page)
- Article: Leading Worship Leaders
- Article: The Right One for the Job: Un-confusing the process of hiring a worship leader
- Article: Thinking About Being on the Praise Team?
- Article: Worship Leaders Need to Worship
- Articles: Variety of Articles for Worship Leaders
- Book: Playing Together As a Worship Band by Maranatha Praise Band
- Book: Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up by Doug & Tami Flather
- Book: Pure Praise: A Heart-Focused Bible Study on Worship by Dwayne Moore
- Book: The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship by Rory Noland
- Book: The Worship Leader's Handbook - Practical Answers to Tough Questions by Tom Kraeuter
- Book: Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God by Bob Kauflin
- DVD: Leading Worship: Creating Flow Instructional DVD by Paul Baloche
- DVD: Worship Band Workshop, DVD by Paul Baloche
Worship Service
- Article: Don't Dumb Down Worship
- Article: Guidelines and Qualifications
- Article: Teaching Worship --Things They Didn't Teach In College or Seminary
- Article: Ten Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
- Article: Ten More Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
- Article: Third Ten Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
- Article: Why and How to Include All Ages in Worship
- Article: Worship by Design
- Article: Worship has always been controversial
- Book: The Dynamics of Corporate Worship by Vernon M. Whaley (Out of print but may be able to find used)
- Resource: Bulletins




