Darcy Watkins – January 3, 2024 As I consider the trajectory that worship music has traversed over the years, I have arrived upon a position that worship songwriting should beContinue readingProphetic Element Of Worship Songwriting
Category: Ministry Foundations
Ministry Foundations, Formation and Developing the Team
Set Apart, Not Aside – Worship In Mid-Life Crisis
Darcy Watkins – October 4, 2024 I am part of a tiny minority of worship musicians who are still welcomed even though my age approaches that of senior citizenship. The commentsContinue readingSet Apart, Not Aside – Worship In Mid-Life Crisis
Is There Room For Nepotism In The Church?
Darcy Watkins – August 25, 2024 Photo by Freepik Of course not! But what do we even mean by “nepotism” in the church? Some denominations’ clergy don’t get married partly to avoidContinue readingIs There Room For Nepotism In The Church?
Butcher Bands and Copycat Bands
How We Learn Music Darcy Watkins – August 10, 2024 Image by Freepik To understand the status quo of worship teams I like to poke fun at us using aContinue readingButcher Bands and Copycat Bands
What About Long Weekends and Holidays?
Darcy Watkins – August 3, 2024 In many parts of the world, there are floating holidays that extend a weekend into a long weekend. These will typically be something like theContinue readingWhat About Long Weekends and Holidays?
Worship Ministry Foundations – part 3 – The Songs We Sing
Darcy L. Watkins – June 12, 2024 As we consider songs to be used during worship, we should evaluate them to ensure that God, The Godhead, The Trinity, The Lord,Continue readingWorship Ministry Foundations – part 3 – The Songs We Sing
Worship Ministry Foundations – part 2 – Mission Objectives
Darcy L. Watkins – July 5, 2024 (original May 9, 2012) These are mission objectives I have developed and used as a guide over the years while leading worship teams:Continue readingWorship Ministry Foundations – part 2 – Mission Objectives
Worship Ministry Foundations – part 1 – My Values
Darcy L. Watkins – July 5, 2024 (original May 9, 2012) These are matters I value while leading worship and leading a worship ministry team. God Centered To be effective,Continue readingWorship Ministry Foundations – part 1 – My Values
The Call To Worship – part 2 – Life Of Discipleship
Darcy L. Watkins – July 4, 2024 In part 1, I told you to jump in, get involved and then learn and grow in God. In this part we dealContinue readingThe Call To Worship – part 2 – Life Of Discipleship
The Call To Worship – part 1 – Jump In
Darcy L. Watkins – July 4, 2024 Many of us involved in worship ministry never knew what we were getting into when we first jumped in. We jump in thinkingContinue readingThe Call To Worship – part 1 – Jump In