How important should the cross be in our regular worship?

Why would worship leaders want to study theology books instead of just devotional guides?

Magnificent singing echoed across the campus of what once was Cascade College, formerly Columbia Christian. Yes, the legacy of Columbia Christian lives on, as I remember the great music that has sprung from this campus, including the original His Heirs singers. A great turnout for our workshop in Portland Saturday evening fueled the enthusiastic atmosphere of fellowship and praise. Everyone fully invested their hearts and voices into the combined worship experience! Some traveled three hours to join us for this event. The spirit of the participants was quite impressive, moving us to look forward to our tour of the North West in April, with the express purpose of helping individual congregations with their singing. Let's teach four-part a cappella singing to successive generations and pass along the torch of praise!

Is there a danger in worship songs being too vague?

How can a “concert mentality” side-track the worship leader?

Does reaching the top of the worship sales charts automatically mean that the worship leader has something worthwhile to say?

We are using Bob Kauflin’s book, Worship Matters as a source for these weekly discussion questions. How does this statement apply to the current commercialization of worship music: “God hasn’t called us to be successful or popular – he’s called us to be faithful”?

How are modern worship leaders similar to the Old Testament Levites?

Is worship the same as singing?

With the younger generation, is the worship leader and quality of worship becoming as influential a factor in their choosing a church as the preacher?

What’s the difference between a song leader and worship leader?

Has God’s demand for purity (as evidenced in the Old Testament) changed?

How important is accountability in the life of a worship leader?

Are leaders held more accountable for their speech?

What do you see emphasized more often – godly example or public giftedness?

How does what we do every single day affect our ability to lead worship on Sunday?

These weekly discussion questions are taken from Bob Kauflin’s book, Worship Matters. What can we learn about leading worship from a man who led an a cappella hymn-sing in prison at midnight after being beaten and thrown in the stocks?

How much administration is involved in excellent worship leading?

How does technology help or hinder the worship leader’s role?

How important are communication skills for the worship leader?

How does knowledge of music theory aid the worship leader?

In what ways does worship leading inevitably lead to disappointing people?