What characteristics do worship leaders share with the friends of the paralytic man in Luke 5? Emily Vermilya shares the passion and motivation of a worship leader.
Looking for an order of worship for your Christmas Sunday service? Emily Vermilya shares hers.
Today is a day of feasting with family. But, there is another kind of feast in the family of God. Emily Vermilya shares her first experience at the Lord’s table.
Are you a worship leader? Have you ever considered taking a break and sitting in the congregation? Emily Vermilya shares why you should.
Those green paraments sure do get a lot of use! Emily Vermilya tells us why “ordinary time” doesn’t have to be, well, ordinary!
Most of the time, we see the worship leader as providing music while the preacher provides the words. Emily Vermilya shares a different perspective of how the worship leader and the pastor are to work together to tell and retell the story of God.
Why do we need more worship after the sermon? Emily Vermilya shares what is missing when we have an abrupt stop and dismissal after the preaching is over.
Sometimes we become stagnant and stuck in a rut. Emily Vermilya offers sage advice on getting out of that rut and impacting the people you serve by getting a fresh perspective!
In our culture, sometimes our time is the most valuable commodity we have. Emily Vermilya shares about how offering our time through waiting on God is worth every moment.
While there is great value in offering ministries that are geared toward reaching and discipling people with age-appropriate tactics, the importance of intergenerational worship cannot be understated. The corporate worship gathering of the church should be the place where we collectively gather and respond to the invitation of God—to encounter His revelation.
While tragedies and sorrows aren’t always on the national or international levels, there are always people in our congregations who come to worship carrying heavy personal burdens. Here are some ways God can use you as you lead your congregations in difficult seasons.
It’s not to say that the Senior Pastor is the end-all-be-all in every church, but you are the appointed shepherd and your congregation is likely to value what you value. Your role is a high calling and I’m sure you are thankful for those specialized pastors who serve alongside you.
