Building a Healthy Worship Ministry

Course Overview

This course equips church leaders with insights to construct an effective worship team, empowering them to lead worship for the local church. Discover the key principles and practices essential for cultivating a biblical and quality worship team.

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Course Outline


Course Introduction And Overview
Four Universal Values of a Healthy Worship Ministry (Four Parts)
Healthy Worship Leadership
Shepherds or Artists?
Healthy Worship Leadership – Communication: Part One
Healthy Worship Leadership – Communication: Part Two
Healthy Worship Ministry Is Shared Ministry
Thoughts About Worship Planning
What Is Your Song Velocity?
Teaching New Songs to Your Church
Can We Sing the Old Songs?
Can We Sing “Their” Songs?
Components of an Effective Worship Service: Part One
Components of an Effective Worship Service: Part Two
To Choir or Not to Choir? That Is the Question!
Practical Tips For a Great Rehearsal
Practical Tips For a Great Sound Check
Where Are All the Songs?
Leading Change in Worship Ministry: Part One – Four Things to Know
Leading Change in Worship Ministry: Part Two – Four Imperatives
Five Habits for the Long Haul: Part One
Five Habits for the Long Haul: Part Two

Recommended Textbook


Worship Leading 101

A Primer for Church Leaders

by Mike Harland

Churches need worship leaders who know God’s Word and know how to leverage today’s musical and technological tools to lead corporate worship. Worship Leading 101 provides readers a starting place on the road toward a fully developed set of worship values that guide a biblical ministry of worship.

Course Professor


Mike Harland

Mike Harland has been a passionate student of worship ministry for more than 40 years. As a worship pastor, songwriter, publishing executive, author, teacher, and singer, Mike has dedicated his life to understanding biblical principles of worship and how those principles translate to local church ministries. Mike has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delta State University, a Masters of Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Divinity from Blue Mountain Christian University. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Online Learning

You can access your course at any time on any device. You do not need to install an app or download software.

Certification

This course is part of a full certification track offered by Church Answers University. See available certifications here.

5 hours

This course contains five hours of on-demand video that can be started and resumed at any time.

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Course available individually or with certification

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