r/worshipleaders

We recently switched our worship team over in in ear monitors. I have one musician who is really struggling. He usually wears hearing aids and says he just cant hear as well with in the ears as he did with a wedge monitor. Does anyone have any suggestions for me to help them?

Would be curious to know your staff/volunteer set up. We are a church of 250 and we have a worship pastor who oversees service production and music and a volunteer who runs all of our audio visual (including live stream and pro-presenter). I'm wondering at what point do we need to hire an audio/visual tech vs replying on a volunteer

So here in America it's Independence Day today, and a lot of passion and energy welling up inside us US folks, which inspires a broader series of questions:

1. Can a worship song be true, faithful, AND patriotic?
2. Should we be including "nation-specific" imagery or ideals(that still align with scripture) as lyrics within worship songs, or should we avoid them?
3. Do you have any "patriotic" songs selected for tomorrow's setlist, or are any played regularly in your church?
4. If you know of one, which "patriotic" worship song would you recommend to others (even if it's not FOR church)

When doing worship at new locations, what's your best portable setup in form of microphone and speakers? We are a small church without a big budget. Blessings!

Does anyone here have song suggestions for the themes from Psalm 16?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a worship-planning resource my dad has been quietly building and maintaining for many years:

https://togethertocelebrate.com.au/

It’s called Together to Celebrate, and it’s a catalogue of contemporary worship songs linked to the Revised Common Lectionary. The idea is simple: choose the week or readings, then find songs that connect with the passages, seasons, and themes.

My dad, Rev David MacGregor, has been keeping this resource since 2000, and many of his own songs/settings are offered freely for use in worship. It may be useful for ministers, worship leaders, church musicians, service planners, or anyone who has ever found themselves trying to choose songs that actually fit the readings.

I’m sharing it because I think it’s a genuinely helpful labour-of-love resource, especially for small churches or people planning services without a big worship team.

Would love to hear any feedback from anyone who plans worship around the lectionary.

Do people in this group listen to scripture songs? Does it help you in your worship or study of the Bible?

Does anybody know or even play an old retro worship song called "More than Conquerors?" Apparently it was written by Steve Fry but Robert Gay performed it. However, the Steve Fry version is a nice electric guitar version. I just discovered this Steve Fry version moments ago and was listening to it as I started to type this. This seems like a forgotten song but it's so cool.

After 22 years of leading worship, I'm in a season where I'm often leading without a full band.

There are times when it's just me on the keys, and I've noticed it's changing the way I approach worship. Without drums, bass, or multiple musicians to rely on, I've had to become more intentional about pacing, transitions, song selection, and staying connected to what's happening in the room.

What's surprised me is that some of the limitations have actually helped me grow. I've had to focus less on the musical arrangement and more on creating space for people to engage with God.

At the same time, there are definitely challenges. Keeping energy and momentum without a rhythm section can be difficult, and sometimes I find myself wondering whether the congregation experiences worship differently when it's more stripped back.

For those who have led worship with limited musicians—or even completely solo:

• What was the biggest lesson you learned?
• Did it change your philosophy of worship leadership?
• How did you handle dynamics, transitions, and engagement without a full band?

I'd love to hear your experiences and perspectives.