Here is practical, to the point teaching that makes the ministry of praise and worship approachable. Local churches will benefit immensely from these proven ideas and helpful tools.

Practicing untried methods and ideas on your con-gregation or music team often proves discouraging. Trying unsuccessful ventures long term can be devastating. Tom Kraeuter needs and desires of those involved in the ministry of praise and worship.

"Tom Kraeuter is one of the most prolific authors and teachers on the contemporary worship scene today. His books are available worldwide in multiple languages. Tom's biblical, practical teaching transcends denominational lines. Nearly 20,000 people have attended his worship seminars, retreats, and conferences in churches all across North America. for those who long to worship God in spirit and in truth, here are 100 engaging, life-related devotions designed especially to strengthen worshipers and church worship ministries. In "Times of Refreshing veteran worship leaders draw upon the Living Water and their vast and varied experience to address essential topics, including a biblical view of worship, building relationships, expecting God's presence, and much more! Designed to be read either by individuals or by worship teams, each insightful devotion contains a Scripture passage and teaching from a respected worship leader, including Gerrit Gustafson, Kent Henry, Bob Kauflin, Patrick Kavanaugh, Tom Kraeuter, Bill Rayborn, and Arlen Salte.

Everybody talks about the worship, but nobody does anything about it. The well-known quote associated with Mark Twain actually goes like this—Everybody talks about the weather ... But changing it to "worship" seems appropriate. With Worship Essentials, Dove Award-winning worship leader Mike Harland helps leaders do something about it. Perhaps no subject about church generates more opinion and passion than worship. Walk with the typical church-going family on their way to the car after the service and just listen. Everybody really does talk about worship. Now, veteran worship leader and experienced ministry coach Mike Harland offers the tools worship leaders need to build biblically-faithful and effective worship ministries without bringing the disruption that often accompanies change. Psalm 67:5 reads, "Let the peoples praise you, God, let all the peoples praise you." Worship Essentials is here to help.

In this concise and clearly written handbook, worship leaders from every denomination and musical style will find a wealth of information on how to develop their leadership skills and improve the effectiveness of corporate worship. Kevin J. Navarro explains the four basic elements that are crucial to becoming an effective worship leader: theology, discipleship, artistry, and leadership. The Complete Worship Leader provides a holistic, biblical view of worship leading as drawing people into God's presence through more than song leading. It shows worship leaders how to: Ž appropriately use the technology available today Ž become a theologian, a disciple, an artist, and a leader Ž build and lead a worship team Ž engage the five senses in worship Ž model worship and rally others to participate and much more! Pastors, worship planners, lay leaders, and college and seminary students from a cross section of denominations will benefit from this simple yet thorough discussion of what it means to lead the body of Christ into a genuine experience of worshiping God.

"Tom Kraeuter is one of the most prolific authors and teachers on the contemporary worship scene today. His books are available worldwide in multiple languages. Tom's biblical, practical teaching transcends denominational lines. Nearly 20,000 people have attended his worship seminars, retreats, and conferences in churches all across North America. Drawing on his extensive experience as a worship leader, a worship seminar speaker, and an author, Tom Kraeuter tackles difficult issues involved with worship leading in an insightful, practical question-and-answer format.

There are multiple layers and dimensions to worship-leading. Occasionally, the dynamics, operations and inner-working of a worship group can be misunderstood or perceived to be complex to the mind of pastors, worship leaders and members of the congregation. Some of these underpinnings are captured and simplified for the reader through relatable anecdotes every pastor, musician and church goer can understand. The principles contained in this book can be applied by any group and any individual who desire productivity and effectiveness in Christian service. Those who desire an exposition on the nuances, challenges and pitfalls commonly associated with the worship ministry and the much needed solutions will find the revelations contained in the book useful.