Resources for Worship Ministry
How can we not praise and worship the Most High God who truly is worthy of adoration, honor, and glory due His name? Here are resources for both corporate and personal worship.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources related worship in general, communion, worship music, worshiping through tithes and offerings, issues in worship, or other resources.
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General
General Info About Worship
Articles:
- Biblical Worship
- Church's Purpose to Love God Is Expressed Through Worship
- Compliments to God
- Do You Have a Worth-Giving Church?
- Exalting God Above All Else
- Great Worship Quotes
- Hindrances to Worship
- How Can We Not Worship Our God?
- How Can We Worship Our God?
- Limitless Possibilities in Worship
- Praising God Even on a Bad Day
- Results of Making Worship a Priority
- Spirit & Truth in How We Worship
- True Worship Defined by the Lord, Not Our Traditions
- What a Worship Service!
- What Can We Offer a God Who Owns It All?
- Worship a Priority?
- Worship Ministry - An Overview
- Worship Ministry - Humbling Ourselves Before God
- Worship Ministry - Identifying with God & His ways
- Worship Ministry: Offering to the Lord
- Worship Ministry: Presenting Ourselves to God
- Worship Ministry - Responding in Praise for Who God Is and What He Has Done
- Worship Ministry - Singling Out God as the Only True God
- Worship Ministry - Worth-Giving Because of Who He Is
Books:
- Exploring Worship by Bob Sorge
- Inside Out Worship: Insights for Passionate and Purposeful Worship by Matt Redman
- My Heart's Desire: Living Every Moment in the Wonder of Worship by David Jeremiah
- Seven Words of Worship: The Key to a Lifetime of Experiencing God by Mike Harland, Stan Moser
- The Unquenchable Worshipper: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship by Matt Redman
- Worship Is a Verb by Robert Webber
- Worship: The Ultimate Priority by John MacArthur
Teacher Training:
- Article: Do This, Don't Do That When Teaching Worship
- Worksheet: The Teacher's Role in Discipling Students to Worship
Bible Studies on Worshiping God
- The Truth About Worship Discussion Guide by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Worship: Discovering What Scripture Says, Fisherman Bible Study Guides by Larry Sibley
- Worship, LifeGuide Topical Bible Studies by Sundee Tucker Frazier
Worship Service - Corporate Worship
Articles:
- 3 Simple Steps to Dramatically Improve Your Worship Service
- Don't Dumb Down Worship
- Teaching Worship --Things They Didn't Teach In College or Seminary
- Ten Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
- Ten More Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
- Third Ten Ways to Improve Your Church's Worship Service
Books:
- The Dynamics of Corporate Worship by Vernon M. Whaley
Resources:
Communion
Communion (Sacrament of the Lord's Supper) as Part of the Worship Service
Articles:
Books:
- Understanding Four Views on the Lord's Supper by Zondervan Counterpoints Series
Bulletins:
- Deepest Love (John 15:13) Bulletins (pack of 100)
- Jesus Took Bread (Matt. 26:26-28) Bulletins (pack of 100)
- Nothing But The Blood of Jesus Bulletins (pack of 100)
- More Communion Bulletins
Communion Supplies:
Issues
Change and/or Controversy in Worship
Articles:
Books:
- Guiding Your Church Through a Worship Transition: A Practical Handbook for Worship Renewal by Tom Kraeuter
Children & Youth Worshiping God
Articles:
Books:
- 101 Creative Worship Ideas for Children's Church by Jolene L. Roehlkepartain
- Boredom-Busting Ideas to Involve Children in Adult Worship by Barbara Younger & Lisa Flinn
Curriculum - Bible Lessons on Worship:
Music
Misc. Music Resources for Worshiping God
Articles:
- CCLI and CVLI License
- Guide to Copyright Information
- Is Your Streamed Worship Complying with Copyright Laws?
- 9 Reasons for the Purpose of Choir in Church
Books:
- 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- 101 More Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Amazing Grace: 366 Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Then Sings My Soul, Volumes 1 by Robert J. Morgan
- Then Sings My Soul, Volumes 2 by Robert J. Morgan
Choral Resources:
- Accompaniment Tracks
- Anthem Binders
- Children's Choir Music
- Choral Folders
- Choir Robes & Stoles
- Devotional Warm-Ups for the Church Choir: Preparing to Lead Others in Worship by Kenneth W. Osbeck
- Sheet Music
Instructional Resources:
- eMedia Guitar Method Software
- eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Software
- The Music Academy - courses for vocals, drums, keyboard, guitar
Media Resources:
Songbooks:
Worship Bands, Leaders & Teams
Articles:
- 5 Ways Worship Leaders Keep God Center Stage During Worship
- 10 Mistakes All Worship Leaders Make
- 10 Tips for Building Strong Worship Teams
- Action Steps for Worship Leaders to Grow in Their Craft
- Get an Amazing Guitar Tone - 10 Tips to Improve Your Guitar Sound
- Guidelines and Qualifications for Praise & Worship Team
- Heart-driven vs Task-driven: How to Lead Worship from the Heart
- How to Audition Church Members for your Worship Team
- How to Create A System For Coaching And Developing Worship Leaders
- How to Mic a Drum - 10 Tips to Mic'ing Your Drums for the Ultimate Sound!
- This Guarantees A Good Worship Team Audition
- Variety of Articles for Worship Leaders
Books:
- Keys to Becoming an Effective Worship Leader by Tom Kraeuter
- Praise and Worship Team Instant Tune-Up by Doug & Tami Flather
- Pure Praise: A Heart-Focused Bible Study on Worship by Dwayne Moore
- The Worshiping Artist: Equipping You and Your Ministry Team to Lead Others in Worship by Rory Noland
- The Worship Leader's Handbook - Practical Answers to Tough Questions by Tom Kraeuter
- Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God by Bob Kauflin
DVDs:
- Leading Worship - Creating Flow DVD by Paul Baloche
- Worship Band Workshop: Roadmap To A Skilled Team by Paul Baloche
Studies:
- Pure Praise: A Heart-Focused Bible Study on Worship by Dwayne Moore
Offerings
Tithes & Offerings Resources as a Means of Worshiping
Articles
Biblical Stewardship of Finances
Other
Banners & Flags for Worship
Books:
- Banners for Worship by Carol Jean Harms
- Church Banner Designs: 72 Unique Ideas Using Calico, Batik, and Other Cotton Prints by Joyce Bowers
- Quick & Easy Banner Designs by Carol Jean Harms
Resources:
Drama in Worship
Books:
- Drama Ministry with CD-Rom by Steve Pederson
- Incorporating Drama in Worship by Mike Gray
- Sermon-Booster Dramas by Tim Kurth
- Worship Drama Library by Lillenas
Scripts:
Media Resources
- Equipment for Technology - Electronics at Amazon.com (projectors, A/V essentials, and other electronics)
- Worship Background Loops
- Worship Countdowns
- Worship DVDs
Technology Issues in the Worship Service: General
Articles:
- Invest in People - Equipment Is Second
- Tips & Tricks: Is there a way to prevent our equipment from being stolen? (Scroll down on that page)
Technology Issues in the Worship Service: Lighting
Articles:
Technology Issues in the Worship Service: Sound
Articles:
- 5 Mistakes Every Sound Tech Can Make and How to Fix Them
- 10 Things Every Sound Tech Should Know About Acoustics - How to Balance the Sound in Your Church
- 10 Tips for Mixing For Church Worship
- 10 Tips To Avoid Sound Mistakes During Worship
- Here are 10 Sound Checks to Look at Before Sunday Morning
- How Loud is Your Church?
- How to Clean and Maintain Your Microphones
- How to Fix Audio Distortion
- How To Talk To Your Sound Tech
- Top 10 EQ Tips - Great EQ Tips for Churches and Worship
- Worship Leaders - Does the Worship Music Have to Be So Loud!?
Books:
- Audio Made Easy: (Or How to Be a Sound Engineer Without Really Trying) by Ira White
- Great Church Sound: a guide for the volunteer by James A Wasem
- The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook by Bill Gibson
Technology Issues in the Worship Service: Video, PowerPoint Slides
Articles:
- 10 Things to Consider When Buying an HD Camera for Your Church - Read These Tips Before Purchasing a New HD Video Camera!
- 10 Ways to Improve Your Live Stream - Tips to Get Your Church Live Stream at Top Quality
- The Five Best Ways to Use Church Videos
- The Ten Commandments of Worship Slides
- Tips for Using Christian Videos
- Why Is Christian Video So Popular in Churches, and What Can You Do about It?
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May God have the highest place of honor in your church's worship service and in your everyday living. Use these resources to assist in the process but always keep the focus on the Lord, not the means or style of worshiping.