Worship Matters

"God is seeking worship leaders who make Jesus look Great."

"Being a worship leader isn't meant to be a hobby or a way to fulfill my musical aspirations, it's an opportunity to proclaim that I am a great sinner who has been redeemed by a great savior and to invite others in to celebrate that reality"
- Bob Kauflin

I have read several books on worship since coming to seminary. In the future, I hope to point those interested to some of the best resources I have been exposed too regarding worship. One such resource is the plethora of lectures, sermons and songs of Bob Kauflin. Bob is the Music Director for Sovereign Grace ministries and leads Covenant Life Church in worship weekly. I have linked to his blog (Worship Matters) in the sidebar. On top of the free resources Kauflin has produced by way of blog posts, advice columns, lectures, sermons, FREE SONGS and FREE CHARTS, he has now written a book on worship. I received a copy at this year's T4G conference and am anticipating devouring it soon. I have read excerpts from several chapters and it looks like it's gonna be a great read. You may want to think about buying this one! Watch the video below.

If you aren't familiar with Bob, or Sovereign Grace Music, or Covenant Life Church, watch this video and check out his blog and Sovereign Grace Ministries website where you can search for his sermons. As always, you can download some lectures Bob has given to the students at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's Institute for Christian Worship HERE.

Funny Stuff

This is a funny clip that I found on the blog of Mark and Stephen Altrogge. They are gifted song writers and churchmen. Mark pastors The Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Stephen leads worship at the same church. Mark is an avid musician and has been writing songs for Sovereign Grace Music for several years now and Mark, his son is following in his Dad's footstepts. You can learn more about their dynamic worship music Here. Look around and listen to some of their christmas music.

This Christmas, my church will be learning and singing "Hope Has Come" which is featured on the website linked above. You can download a PDF Lead Sheet for FREE HERE.

These guys aren't only talented. They're funny. Here is a video I found on their blog. I laughed for several minutes. Enjoy the music and the laughs.

(ht: The Blazing Center)