As worship leaders, many times the responsibility of purchasing sound and lighting equipment with the church budget falls upon us. Church music has become a major target audience for most gear manufacturers and is a growing market while other markets are shrinking.

Churches are becoming much more tech savvy and, in some cases, worship rooms rival the best music venues in the country.

As pastors and stewards of God’s resources, it is our responsibility to make “God inspired” decisions on spending church money. The following guidance might prove helpful when you get ready to make that next A/V purchase…

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The quality of worship music has advanced tremendously in the last ten years. We have better sound, lighting, video and room acoustics than ever in history. Conferences and the internet have allowed worship leaders to get access to unlimited songs, teachings on worship and training for musicians.

But another trend has risen up along side our advancements. It seems that we’ve gotten so good and slick in our musical presentation that we (the congregation) find ourselves watching at times instead of worshipping…

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David Crowder*Band delivered their last album Give Us Rest or (a requiem mass in c [the happiest of all keys]) in January 2012. It marked the end of the era that brought songs to the church like “O Praise Him,” “Everything Glorious,” “No One Like You,” and many more.

All This For A King: The Essential Collection from DC*B releases today and to celebrate we wanted to give you 10 free songs from Crowder. Many of these songs discuss the glory of God, which we felt was appropriate since Sunday was the beginning of the Pentecost season on the Christian calendar…

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Today’s free song is “Carry Your Name” by Christy Nockels. This beautiful song, not only reminds us of the incredible sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our sins, but it also reminds us that we are to carry this message of good news out into the world!

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10 More Free Easter Songs

Josh Pauley —  March 20, 2013

10 More Free Easter Songs

 

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

10 More Free Easter Songs

 

Today’s free song is by Keith and Kristyn Getty, called “Beneath The Cross”. Such a beautiful modern hymn, about the truth and grace of the cross.

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Today’s free song is from Hillsong, called “Loving Kindness”.This simple song about God’s faithfulness, and his kindness towards us, is the perfect reminder of all that we have to be thankful for.

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Shine A Light On Slavery

Josh Pauley —  March 5, 2013

Unfortunately slavery still exists. Right now there are over 27 millions slaves around the world. In brothels. In factories. In quarries. Working as slaves. In 161 countries. Including our own.

Slavery is wrong. You know it. We know it. As a country, we’ve officially known it since 1863. So why does it still exist?

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It is so exciting to witness what God is doing in the church, not only here in the U.S. but all over the world. Today’s song “It Is Done” comes to us all the way from Indonesia.

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Today’s Free Song is “Victor’s Crown”, and this new worship song is a perfect addition to your lineup for Easter services.

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