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Six Lousy Methods to Get More Musicians, Part 4

Lousy Method #5: Implement the typical qualification process for new musicians:1. Modicum of musical ability? Check. 2. Available this Sunday? Check 3. Pulse? Check. Welcome to the team!And then at some point subsequent to giving him a spot on the team for life, we wonder if we should’ve asked Read More...

Five Reasons You Should Take LONGER to Qualify Musicians

I'm in the process of revamping my team's qualification process (our name for auditions/interviews/tryouts, etc). I'm purposely making the process longer. While there are probably more, here are five reasons why:1. It gives the potential member and the team time to connect.Invite the potential membe Read More...

10 Secrets to Grow Your Worship Team

Trying to grow a worship team can be like nailing Jell-O to the wall.It’s nebulous. And frustrating. And can even be demoralizing. But I want to encourage you and help you get your growth-mode juices flowing.Contained in this list are some ideas, strategies and tactics. But remember: what work Read More...

Unleash Your Sneezers

One of my drummers came to me after the service. “Did you know Lisa Jones* has really great voice? I was sitting in front of her during worship – she was harmonizing and everything.”No. I did not know that. Hmm…The best recruiters and promoters for your worship team are your Read More...

When is it Time to Start Growing Quality Instead of Quantity? Part 1

I remember the conversation well. I was sitting in the car with Milo, a worship leader at a very large church in town. We'd had just gotten back from lunch. I'd been telling a sad story about the musician-void that was my worship team. Each week was a struggled to find musicians to cover the multi-c Read More...

When is it Time to Start Growing Quality Instead of Quantity? Part 2

Yesterday we talked about shifting our focus from the numeric growth of our teams towards growing them in other areas: spiritual depth, relational health and musicianship. In other words, growing quality instead of quantity.Let's talk about two things when it comes to growing quality verses quantity Read More...

Get More Musicians: Two Factors That Affect Growth

Every church has one of two problems.First problem: Finding enough musicians.Second problem:Choosing between too many musicians.You're probably wondering where you can sign up for the second problem.Since the majority of churches are dealing with the first problem, I'm beginning a series called "Get Read More...

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