1. 2 Designing & Leading Free-Flowing Praise From chapters 3 of The New Worship.

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Designing & Leading

Free-Flowing Praise

Designing & Leading

Free-Flowing Praise

From chapters 3 ofThe New Worship

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Liturgical Renewal MovementLiturgical Renewal MovementVatican II (1962), Bob Webber (1990’s)Vatican II (1962), Bob Webber (1990’s)

Praise and Worship MovementPraise and Worship MovementPentecostals/Calvary Chapel(70’s)/Vineyard (80’s)Pentecostals/Calvary Chapel(70’s)/Vineyard (80’s)

Seeker Service (Evangelism/Worship)Seeker Service (Evangelism/Worship)Willow Creek/Saddleback/Mariner’s (90’s)Willow Creek/Saddleback/Mariner’s (90’s)

Contemporary Worship Music IndustryContemporary Worship Music IndustryMaranatha/Integrity/CCLI; 12%Maranatha/Integrity/CCLI; 12%

Liturgical Renewal MovementLiturgical Renewal MovementVatican II (1962), Bob Webber (1990’s)Vatican II (1962), Bob Webber (1990’s)

Praise and Worship MovementPraise and Worship MovementPentecostals/Calvary Chapel(70’s)/Vineyard (80’s)Pentecostals/Calvary Chapel(70’s)/Vineyard (80’s)

Seeker Service (Evangelism/Worship)Seeker Service (Evangelism/Worship)Willow Creek/Saddleback/Mariner’s (90’s)Willow Creek/Saddleback/Mariner’s (90’s)

Contemporary Worship Music IndustryContemporary Worship Music IndustryMaranatha/Integrity/CCLI; 12%Maranatha/Integrity/CCLI; 12%

4 Major Influences today 4 Major Influences today

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3 Main Worship Formats 3 Main Worship Formats

Liturgical service (Ancient)Liturgical service (Ancient)Organized around lectionary/church yearOrganized around lectionary/church year

Thematic service (around 1900?)Thematic service (around 1900?)Organized around sermonOrganized around sermon

Praise & worship service (1970?)Praise & worship service (1970?)Sermon & music equal & independentSermon & music equal & independent

Liturgical service (Ancient)Liturgical service (Ancient)Organized around lectionary/church yearOrganized around lectionary/church year

Thematic service (around 1900?)Thematic service (around 1900?)Organized around sermonOrganized around sermon

Praise & worship service (1970?)Praise & worship service (1970?)Sermon & music equal & independentSermon & music equal & independent

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3 Main Worship Formats 3 Main Worship Formats

Liturgical service (Ancient)Organized around lectionary/church year

Thematic service (around 1900?) Thematic service (around 1900?) Organized around sermon

Praise & worship service (1970?)Sermon & music equal & independent

Liturgical service (Ancient)Organized around lectionary/church year

Thematic service (around 1900?) Thematic service (around 1900?) Organized around sermon

Praise & worship service (1970?)Sermon & music equal & independent

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Praise and WorshipPraise and WorshipOne way of leading (not only way)One way of leading (not only way)Sweeping the worldSweeping the world

20-40 minutes of seamless worship

What’s the rationale behind it?What’s the rationale behind it?Operational principles

What new music skills needed?What new music skills needed?

How does pastor’s role change?How does pastor’s role change?

One way of leading (not only way)One way of leading (not only way)Sweeping the worldSweeping the world

20-40 minutes of seamless worship

What’s the rationale behind it?What’s the rationale behind it?Operational principles

What new music skills needed?What new music skills needed?

How does pastor’s role change?How does pastor’s role change?

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Flowing praise alternatives

One set or two setsFlowing praise alternatives

One set or two setsOne long, uninterrupted setOne long, uninterrupted set

Celebration Celebration Intimacy Intimacy

Two shorter sets with breakTwo shorter sets with breakCelebrationCelebration

Scripture reading, prayer, dramaScripture reading, prayer, drama

Intimacy/ContemplationIntimacy/Contemplation

One long, uninterrupted setOne long, uninterrupted setCelebration Celebration Intimacy Intimacy

Two shorter sets with breakTwo shorter sets with breakCelebrationCelebration

Scripture reading, prayer, dramaScripture reading, prayer, drama

Intimacy/ContemplationIntimacy/Contemplation

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Now let’s look at the Now let’s look at the

5 phase worship model5 phase worship model(Vineyard)(Vineyard)

Now let’s look at the Now let’s look at the

5 phase worship model5 phase worship model(Vineyard)(Vineyard)

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Wimber/Vineyard modelWimber/Vineyard model

5 Phase Flowing Praise5 Phase Flowing PraiseWimber/Vineyard modelWimber/Vineyard model

5 Phase Flowing Praise5 Phase Flowing Praise

A type of A type of praise and worshippraise and worship

Developed independentlyDeveloped independently

Based on several principlesBased on several principles

A type of A type of praise and worshippraise and worship

Developed independentlyDeveloped independently

Based on several principlesBased on several principles

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5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles5 Phase Flowing Praise PrinciplesWimber/Vineyard modelWimber/Vineyard model

5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles

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Worship needs a goal Worship needs a goal

Intimacy with God!Intimacy with God!


Intimacy with God!Intimacy with God!




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Worship needs a goalWorship needs a goal

Worship should reflect God’s natureWorship should reflect God’s nature






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Transcendent Transcendent yetyet immanent immanent







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TranscendenceTranscendence




TranscendenceTranscendence




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TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us




TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us




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TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us Sovereign, majestic, gloriousSovereign, majestic, glorious




TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us Sovereign, majestic, gloriousSovereign, majestic, glorious




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TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us Sovereign, majestic, gloriousSovereign, majestic, glorious Sinai: thunder, lightening, smoke, Sinai: thunder, lightening, smoke,

the people trembled! the people trembled!




TranscendenceTranscendence God superior/infinite/not like usGod superior/infinite/not like us Sovereign, majestic, gloriousSovereign, majestic, glorious Sinai: thunder, lightening, smoke, Sinai: thunder, lightening, smoke,

the people trembled! the people trembled!




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Immanence:Immanence:




Immanence:Immanence:




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Immanence: Immanence: God near/close/personalGod near/close/personal








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……your body is a temple of the Holy Spirityour body is a temple of the Holy Spirit





……your body is a temple of the Holy Spirityour body is a temple of the Holy Spirit




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Immanence: God near/close/personalImmanence: God near/close/personal

……your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit

withinwithin you you (I Cor 6:19)(I Cor 6:19)










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You are my You are my friendsfriends if you do what I if you do what I

command you command you (John 15:14)(John 15:14)







You are my You are my friendsfriends if you do what I if you do what I

command you command you (John 15:14)(John 15:14)




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How important is it to you?How important is it to you?How important is it to you?How important is it to you?

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Should worship sets regularly include Should worship sets regularly include

moments of moments of bothboth

transcendence transcendence && immanence? immanence?

Should worship sets regularly include Should worship sets regularly include

moments of moments of bothboth

transcendence transcendence && immanence? immanence?

How important is it to you?How important is it to you?How important is it to you?How important is it to you?

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Worship is primarily verticalWorship is primarily vertical

Sing “to” the LordSing “to” the Lord

Minister “to” the LordMinister “to” the Lord




Sing “to” the LordSing “to” the Lord

Minister “to” the LordMinister “to” the Lord




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Praise precedes intimacyPraise precedes intimacy








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Smooth transitions essentialSmooth transitions essential









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Prepared yet open to the SpiritPrepared yet open to the Spirit










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Worship needs a goal -> Worship needs a goal -> intimacyintimacy



both transcendent & immanentboth transcendent & immanent

Worship is primarily vertical -> Worship is primarily vertical -> toto the Lord the Lord



Sensitivity to psychological factorsSensitivity to psychological factors

Worship needs a goal -> Worship needs a goal -> intimacyintimacy



both transcendent & immanentboth transcendent & immanent

Worship is primarily vertical -> Worship is primarily vertical -> toto the Lord the Lord



Sensitivity to psychological factorsSensitivity to psychological factors

Wimber/Vineyard model Wimber/Vineyard model (Lets Review)(Lets Review)

5 Phase Flowing Praise Principles5 Phase Flowing Praise PrinciplesWimber/Vineyard model Wimber/Vineyard model (Lets Review)(Lets Review)


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Five Phase Flowing Worship

How it evolvedFive Phase Flowing Worship

How it evolved

Arose naturallyArose naturallyWorship set long

Choruses short

Developed a sequence of five phasesDeveloped a sequence of five phases

Requires 20/40 min of seamless musicRequires 20/40 min of seamless music

Arose naturallyArose naturallyWorship set long

Choruses short

Developed a sequence of five phasesDeveloped a sequence of five phases

Requires 20/40 min of seamless musicRequires 20/40 min of seamless music

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Flowing praise

Worship Sets 20/40 minutesFlowing praise

Worship Sets 20/40 minutes

If you are leading for that length of If you are leading for that length of time without interruption… time without interruption…

You must be responsible/trustworthyYou must be responsible/trustworthyYou must be competentYou must be competentYou must be substantiveYou must be substantive

A musician/theologianA musician/theologian

You must offer a balanced dietYou must offer a balanced diet

If you are leading for that length of If you are leading for that length of time without interruption… time without interruption…

You must be responsible/trustworthyYou must be responsible/trustworthyYou must be competentYou must be competentYou must be substantiveYou must be substantive

A musician/theologianA musician/theologian

You must offer a balanced dietYou must offer a balanced diet

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5 phase sequence5 phase sequenceThe 5 phasesThe 5 phases

InvitationInvitation

EngagementEngagement

ExaltationExaltation

AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

The 5 phasesThe 5 phasesInvitationInvitation



AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

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5 phase sequence5 phase sequenceRepeat them to person next to you!Repeat them to person next to you!




AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

Repeat them to person next to you!Repeat them to person next to you!InvitationInvitation



AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

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5 phase sequence5 phase sequence

Repeat them again…Repeat them again…Repeat them again…Repeat them again…

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5 phase sequence5 phase sequenceRepeat them again…Repeat them again…




AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

Repeat them again…Repeat them again…InvitationInvitation



AdorationAdoration

IntimacyIntimacy

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1. Invitation Phase1. Invitation Phase

Accept them as they areAccept them as they areDon’t scold Don’t scold DrawDraw them into worship them into worshipThe lyric shouldThe lyric should

Be directed toward the Be directed toward the peoplepeople, not God, not GodTell them what they are about to doTell them what they are about to do

For example -->For example -->

Accept them as they areAccept them as they areDon’t scold Don’t scold DrawDraw them into worship them into worshipThe lyric shouldThe lyric should

Be directed toward the Be directed toward the peoplepeople, not God, not GodTell them what they are about to doTell them what they are about to do

For example -->For example -->

Five Phases: Invitation, Engagement, Exaltation, Adoration, Intimacy

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Don’t you know its time to praise the Lord,Don’t you know its time to praise the Lord,In the sanctuary of His Holy Spirit.In the sanctuary of His Holy Spirit.

So set your mind on Him, xxSo set your mind on Him, xx

And let your praise begin, xxAnd let your praise begin, xx

And the glory of the Lord will fill this place.And the glory of the Lord will fill this place.

Don’t you know its time to praise the Lord,Don’t you know its time to praise the Lord,In the sanctuary of His Holy Spirit.In the sanctuary of His Holy Spirit.

So set your mind on Him, xxSo set your mind on Him, xx

And let your praise begin, xxAnd let your praise begin, xx

And the glory of the Lord will fill this place.And the glory of the Lord will fill this place.



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Come, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to worship

Come, now is the time to give your heartCome, now is the time to give your heart

Come, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are to worship

Come, just as you are before your GodCome, just as you are before your God

Come, now is the time to worshipCome, now is the time to worship

Come, now is the time to give your heartCome, now is the time to give your heart

Come, just as you are to worshipCome, just as you are to worship

Come, just as you are before your GodCome, just as you are before your God



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(Hymns work too)(Hymns work too)

Praise the Savior, ye who know himPraise the Savior, ye who know him

Who can tell how much we owe himWho can tell how much we owe him

Let us render gladly to himLet us render gladly to him

All we have and areAll we have and are

(Hymn addressing the people)(Hymn addressing the people)

(Hymns work too)(Hymns work too)

Praise the Savior, ye who know himPraise the Savior, ye who know him

Who can tell how much we owe himWho can tell how much we owe him

Let us render gladly to himLet us render gladly to him

All we have and areAll we have and are

(Hymn addressing the people)(Hymn addressing the people)



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Celebratory/upbeat gathering phaseCelebratory/upbeat gathering phase

People standing?People standing?

Hand clapping?Hand clapping?

Continue until everyone is focusedContinue until everyone is focused

Celebratory/upbeat gathering phaseCelebratory/upbeat gathering phase

People standing?People standing?

Hand clapping?Hand clapping?

Continue until everyone is focusedContinue until everyone is focused



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ChorusesChoruses

We bring a Sacrifice of Praise; As we gather;We bring a Sacrifice of Praise; As we gather;

Let’s Forget about OurselvesLet’s Forget about Ourselves

HymnsHymns

Come Christians Join to Sing Come Christians Join to Sing

Come, We That Love the LordCome, We That Love the Lord

Praise the Savior Ye who Know Him Praise the Savior Ye who Know Him

ChorusesChoruses

We bring a Sacrifice of Praise; As we gather;We bring a Sacrifice of Praise; As we gather;

Let’s Forget about OurselvesLet’s Forget about Ourselves

HymnsHymns

Come Christians Join to Sing Come Christians Join to Sing

Come, We That Love the LordCome, We That Love the Lord

Praise the Savior Ye who Know Him Praise the Savior Ye who Know Him



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2. Engagement phase 2. Engagement phase

Like engagement for marriageLike engagement for marriage

We’re attentive, seriousWe’re attentive, serious

Songs addressed Songs addressed toto the Lord, the Lord, not each anothernot each another

Like engagement for marriageLike engagement for marriage

We’re attentive, seriousWe’re attentive, serious

Songs addressed Songs addressed toto the Lord, the Lord, not each anothernot each another


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ChorusesChorusesWe Declare Your MajestyWe Declare Your MajestyHow MajesticHow MajesticWe will Worship the LambWe will Worship the LambRejoice in the Lord AlwaysRejoice in the Lord Always

HymnsHymnsIn Christ AloneIn Christ AloneO Worship the KingO Worship the KingAll Creatures of our God and KingAll Creatures of our God and KingGuide me O thou Great JehovahGuide me O thou Great JehovahO for a Thousand TonguesO for a Thousand Tongues

ChorusesChorusesWe Declare Your MajestyWe Declare Your MajestyHow MajesticHow MajesticWe will Worship the LambWe will Worship the LambRejoice in the Lord AlwaysRejoice in the Lord Always

HymnsHymnsIn Christ AloneIn Christ AloneO Worship the KingO Worship the KingAll Creatures of our God and KingAll Creatures of our God and KingGuide me O thou Great JehovahGuide me O thou Great JehovahO for a Thousand TonguesO for a Thousand Tongues

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3. Exaltation phase3. Exaltation phase

People sing out with powerPeople sing out with power

Texts contain transcendent wordsTexts contain transcendent wordsLord, king, crown, glory, honor, Lord, king, crown, glory, honor,

power, majestic, worthy, reigns, power, majestic, worthy, reigns,

mountainsmountains

Wider melodic rangeWider melodic rangeHigh notes generate dynamic responseHigh notes generate dynamic response

People sing out with powerPeople sing out with power

Texts contain transcendent wordsTexts contain transcendent wordsLord, king, crown, glory, honor, Lord, king, crown, glory, honor,

power, majestic, worthy, reigns, power, majestic, worthy, reigns,

mountainsmountains

Wider melodic rangeWider melodic rangeHigh notes generate dynamic responseHigh notes generate dynamic response


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ChorusesChorusesWe exalt Thee; Shout to the Lord;

All Hail King Jesus; Our God Reigns; Majesty

HymnsHymnsHow Great Thou Art; All Hail the

Pow’r of Jesus’ Name; Rejoice the Lord is King; Crown Him with Many Crowns; Immortal Invisible

ChorusesChorusesWe exalt Thee; Shout to the Lord;

All Hail King Jesus; Our God Reigns; Majesty

HymnsHymnsHow Great Thou Art; All Hail the

Pow’r of Jesus’ Name; Rejoice the Lord is King; Crown Him with Many Crowns; Immortal Invisible

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4. Adoration phase4. Adoration phase

People seated?People seated?

Dynamics subsideDynamics subside

Melody often reduces to 5-6 notesMelody often reduces to 5-6 notes

Words of adoration & intimacyWords of adoration & intimacyLove, Jesus, Sweet, Holy, Presence

Soft singing = meaningful singingSoft singing = meaningful singing

Low notes = restful, contemplative Low notes = restful, contemplative

People seated?People seated?

Dynamics subsideDynamics subside

Melody often reduces to 5-6 notesMelody often reduces to 5-6 notes

Words of adoration & intimacyWords of adoration & intimacyLove, Jesus, Sweet, Holy, Presence

Soft singing = meaningful singingSoft singing = meaningful singing

Low notes = restful, contemplative Low notes = restful, contemplative


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ChorusesChorusesEmmanuelI Love you LordWe Worship and Adore YouGlorify Your NameHis Name is WonderfulLord, we Praise YouPraise Song

ChorusesChorusesEmmanuelI Love you LordWe Worship and Adore YouGlorify Your NameHis Name is WonderfulLord, we Praise YouPraise Song

HymnsHymnsBe Thou My VisionMy Jesus I Love TheeFairest Lord JesusHe Hideth My Soul

4. Adoration phase4. Adoration phase


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5. Intimacy phase5. Intimacy phase

Quietest and most personal Quietest and most personal

Proskuneo: the “kiss”Proskuneo: the “kiss”

Kiss feet (closeness, but not lips)

Needs proper preparationNeeds proper preparation

““We” could change to “I”We” could change to “I”

“Father in heaven how we love You”

“Father in heaven how I love you”

Quietest and most personal Quietest and most personal

Proskuneo: the “kiss”Proskuneo: the “kiss”

Kiss feet (closeness, but not lips)

Needs proper preparationNeeds proper preparation

““We” could change to “I”We” could change to “I”

“Father in heaven how we love You”

“Father in heaven how I love you”


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Hymns: “we/our” to “I/my”Hymns: “we/our” to “I/my”

Infuses the old with new feelingInfuses the old with new feeling

Words sound more contemporaryWords sound more contemporary

More intimateMore intimate

Promotes intergenerational worshipPromotes intergenerational worship

Hymns: “we/our” to “I/my”Hymns: “we/our” to “I/my”

Infuses the old with new feelingInfuses the old with new feeling

Words sound more contemporaryWords sound more contemporary

More intimateMore intimate

Promotes intergenerational worshipPromotes intergenerational worship



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Hymns: “Him/His” to “You/Your”Hymns: “Him/His” to “You/Your”‘‘Tis so sweet to trust Tis so sweet to trust YouYou Jesus JesusJust to take Just to take YouYou at at YourYour word wordJust to rest upon Just to rest upon YouYour promiser promiseJust to know “Thus saith the Lord.”Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how Jesus, Jesus, how II trust trust YouYou!!How I’ve proved How I’ve proved YouYou o’er and o’er! o’er and o’er!Jesus, Jesus, precious JesusJesus, Jesus, precious JesusO for grace to trust O for grace to trust YouYou more! more!

Hymns: “Him/His” to “You/Your”Hymns: “Him/His” to “You/Your”‘‘Tis so sweet to trust Tis so sweet to trust YouYou Jesus JesusJust to take Just to take YouYou at at YourYour word wordJust to rest upon Just to rest upon YouYour promiser promiseJust to know “Thus saith the Lord.”Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how Jesus, Jesus, how II trust trust YouYou!!How I’ve proved How I’ve proved YouYou o’er and o’er! o’er and o’er!Jesus, Jesus, precious JesusJesus, Jesus, precious JesusO for grace to trust O for grace to trust YouYou more! more!



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Hymns: “our” to “my”Hymns: “our” to “my”Marvelous grace of Marvelous grace of mymy loving Lord, loving Lord,Grace that exceeds Grace that exceeds mymy sin and sin and mymy guilt, guilt,Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all Grace that is greater than all mymy sin. sin.

Hymns: “our” to “my”Hymns: “our” to “my”Marvelous grace of Marvelous grace of mymy loving Lord, loving Lord,Grace that exceeds Grace that exceeds mymy sin and sin and mymy guilt, guilt,Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace grace, God’s grace,Grace that is greater than all Grace that is greater than all mymy sin. sin.



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ChorusesChorusesAs the DeerAs the DeerO Lord, You’re BeautifulO Lord, You’re BeautifulJesus Draw Me CloseJesus Draw Me CloseO Lord, Your TendernessO Lord, Your TendernessHoly GroundHoly GroundIn Moments like TheseIn Moments like These

HymnsHymnsJesus the Very Thought of TheeJesus the Very Thought of TheeSavior like a ShepherdSavior like a ShepherdI need Thee Every HourI need Thee Every HourJesus, I am Resting, Resting; O to be like TheeJesus, I am Resting, Resting; O to be like Thee

ChorusesChorusesAs the DeerAs the DeerO Lord, You’re BeautifulO Lord, You’re BeautifulJesus Draw Me CloseJesus Draw Me CloseO Lord, Your TendernessO Lord, Your TendernessHoly GroundHoly GroundIn Moments like TheseIn Moments like These

HymnsHymnsJesus the Very Thought of TheeJesus the Very Thought of TheeSavior like a ShepherdSavior like a ShepherdI need Thee Every HourI need Thee Every HourJesus, I am Resting, Resting; O to be like TheeJesus, I am Resting, Resting; O to be like Thee



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Advice to the novice

Begin simply, prudentlyAdvice to the novice

Begin simply, prudently

Start with short setsStart with short sets2-3 pieces back to back2-3 pieces back to back

Lengthen set as your skill increasesLengthen set as your skill increases

Break 5 phases into two partsBreak 5 phases into two partsA. Invitation, Engagement, ExultationA. Invitation, Engagement, Exultation

B. Adoration, Intimacy, & CloseoutB. Adoration, Intimacy, & Closeout

Start with short setsStart with short sets2-3 pieces back to back2-3 pieces back to back


Break 5 phases into two partsBreak 5 phases into two partsA. Invitation, Engagement, ExultationA. Invitation, Engagement, Exultation

B. Adoration, Intimacy, & CloseoutB. Adoration, Intimacy, & Closeout

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Controversial!Controversial!……a barrage of criticism a barrage of criticism

levied atlevied at

Praise & WorshipPraise & WorshipLyrics too romanticLyrics too romantic

Sexual overtonesSexual overtones

ManipulativeManipulative

Controversial!Controversial!……a barrage of criticism a barrage of criticism

levied atlevied at

Praise & WorshipPraise & WorshipLyrics too romanticLyrics too romantic

Sexual overtonesSexual overtones

ManipulativeManipulative

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Is seeking intimacy wrong?Is seeking intimacy wrong?As the deer pants to stream of water, As the deer pants to stream of water, so my soul so my soul pantspants for you, O God. for you, O God. My soul My soul thirststhirsts for God, for God, for the living God. for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? When can I go and meet with God?

God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for

you, you, in a dry and weary land where there is no in a dry and weary land where there is no

water.water.

Is seeking intimacy wrong?Is seeking intimacy wrong?As the deer pants to stream of water, As the deer pants to stream of water, so my soul so my soul pantspants for you, O God. for you, O God. My soul My soul thirststhirsts for God, for God, for the living God. for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? When can I go and meet with God?

God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for

you, you, in a dry and weary land where there is no in a dry and weary land where there is no

water.water.



Ps 42:1,2Ps 42:1,2

Ps 63:1Ps 63:1

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Is seeking intimacy wrong?Is seeking intimacy wrong?My soul My soul yearns, yearns, even even faints, faints, for the courts of the Lord; for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh my heart and my flesh cry out cry out

for the living God.for the living God.

Is seeking intimacy wrong?Is seeking intimacy wrong?My soul My soul yearns, yearns, even even faints, faints, for the courts of the Lord; for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh my heart and my flesh cry out cry out

for the living God.for the living God.



Ps 84:1, 2Ps 84:1, 2

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Romanticized LyricsRomanticized LyricsJesus, lover of my soul, Jesus, I will never let you go.Jesus, Lover of My Soul", by John Ezzy, Daniel Grul, & Stephen McPherson. Hillsongs, 1992

Jesus, I am so in love with You...Let My Words Be Few, Matt & Beth Redman,2000

Nothing else could take your place,To feel the warmth of Your embrace...Draw Me Close, Kelly Carpenter, Vineyard, ‘94

Jesus, lover of my soul, Jesus, I will never let you go.Jesus, Lover of My Soul", by John Ezzy, Daniel Grul, & Stephen McPherson. Hillsongs, 1992

Jesus, I am so in love with You...Let My Words Be Few, Matt & Beth Redman,2000

Nothing else could take your place,To feel the warmth of Your embrace...Draw Me Close, Kelly Carpenter, Vineyard, ‘94

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Romanticized LyricsRomanticized LyricsHold me close, let Your love surround meBring me near, draw me to Your side...The Power of Your Love, Geoff Bullock. Maranatha Music, 1992.

Hold me close, let Your love surround meBring me near, draw me to Your side...The Power of Your Love, Geoff Bullock. Maranatha Music, 1992.

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Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1600’s)Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1600’s)

He it is who conquers my heart, for he lies between my hot breasts like a sprig of myrrh arousing in me holy lust . His faithfulness, his love plunge my heart into burning desire and constant longings, hurting as unrequited love is wont to do.

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He it is who conquers my heart, for he lies between my hot breasts like a sprig of myrrh arousing in me holy lust . His faithfulness, his love plunge my heart into burning desire and constant longings, hurting as unrequited love is wont to do.

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Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1700’s)Moravian Romanticized Lyrics (1700’s)

Draw me near to you with your love and teach me, my most dearly beloved Lamb, to return your embrace with love, and not to let you go, my sweet bridegroom. Do not begrudge me the sweet kisses and delights, nor refuse my kiss of love. I cannot live without you, give me honey-flow of your mouth.

Draw me near to you with your love and teach me, my most dearly beloved Lamb, to return your embrace with love, and not to let you go, my sweet bridegroom. Do not begrudge me the sweet kisses and delights, nor refuse my kiss of love. I cannot live without you, give me honey-flow of your mouth.

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Jonathan Edward: Religious AffectionsJonathan Edward: Religious Affections

The basis for the true delight that a real Christian has is in God and in His perfection. His delight is in Christ, and in His beauty. God appears as He is in Himself, the chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely.

The basis for the true delight that a real Christian has is in God and in His perfection. His delight is in Christ, and in His beauty. God appears as He is in Himself, the chief among ten thousand and altogether lovely.

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When false believers congratulate only themselves, they keep their eyes only upon themselves. Having received what they call spiritual discoveries or experiences, their minds are taken up with self and the admiration of their experiences.

When false believers congratulate only themselves, they keep their eyes only upon themselves. Having received what they call spiritual discoveries or experiences, their minds are taken up with self and the admiration of their experiences.

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What they are chiefly excited about is not the glory of God or the beauty of Christ but the thrill of their own experiences. They keep thinking “what a wonderful experience this is! What a great discovery this is! What wonderful things I have encountered!”

What they are chiefly excited about is not the glory of God or the beauty of Christ but the thrill of their own experiences. They keep thinking “what a wonderful experience this is! What a great discovery this is! What wonderful things I have encountered!”

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And so they put their experiences in the place of Christ and His beauty and all-sufficiency. Instead of rejoicing in Christ Jesus, they indulge in their own wonderful experiences.

And so they put their experiences in the place of Christ and His beauty and all-sufficiency. Instead of rejoicing in Christ Jesus, they indulge in their own wonderful experiences.

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They are so caught up in their own imagination about these great and wonderful experiences that all their notion of God relates merely to them.

They are so caught up in their own imagination about these great and wonderful experiences that all their notion of God relates merely to them.

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John Witvliet, Calvin College

P & W = The New Transubstantiation?

John Witvliet, Calvin College

P & W = The New Transubstantiation?

We see language like this in adsWe see language like this in ads(And not just from charismatics) (And not just from charismatics)

Pastor looking for “Pastor looking for “someone who cansomeone who can make God present in our midstmake God present in our midst”” No one can make a moment holy by their own creativity, ingenuityNo one can make a moment holy by their own creativity, ingenuity

It cannot be engineered, manufacturedIt cannot be engineered, manufacturedP & W excessively manipulative?P & W excessively manipulative?Intimacy an appropriate goal?Intimacy an appropriate goal?

We see language like this in adsWe see language like this in ads(And not just from charismatics) (And not just from charismatics)

Pastor looking for “Pastor looking for “someone who cansomeone who can make God present in our midstmake God present in our midst”” No one can make a moment holy by their own creativity, ingenuityNo one can make a moment holy by their own creativity, ingenuity

It cannot be engineered, manufacturedIt cannot be engineered, manufacturedP & W excessively manipulative?P & W excessively manipulative?Intimacy an appropriate goal?Intimacy an appropriate goal?

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Is seeking intimacy wrong if its

counterpart also gets emphasis?

Transcendence!

Balance now provided?

Is seeking intimacy wrong if its

counterpart also gets emphasis?

Transcendence!

Balance now provided?



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The Close-outThe Close-out

Time of adjustmentLeads out of intimacyPrepares for next event

Big, summarizing pieces are goodSongs of aspiration, exaltationIn Christ Alone, Fairest Lord Jesus

Can anticipate pastor’s sermonLyric can focus on pastor’s theme

Time of adjustmentLeads out of intimacyPrepares for next event

Big, summarizing pieces are goodSongs of aspiration, exaltationIn Christ Alone, Fairest Lord Jesus

Can anticipate pastor’s sermonLyric can focus on pastor’s theme


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ChorusesShine, Jesus, ShineIn My Life, Lord, be GlorifiedNo Higher CallingHoly, Holy, HolyLord, I believe in You

HymnsIt is WellTo God be the GloryAnd Can it BeMy TributeBecause He LivesGreat is Thy FaithfulnessFairest Lord Jesus

ChorusesShine, Jesus, ShineIn My Life, Lord, be GlorifiedNo Higher CallingHoly, Holy, HolyLord, I believe in You

HymnsIt is WellTo God be the GloryAnd Can it BeMy TributeBecause He LivesGreat is Thy FaithfulnessFairest Lord Jesus

The Close-outThe Close-out


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A pieceA piece

can occur in can occur in

more than one categorymore than one category

A pieceA piece

can occur in can occur in

more than one categorymore than one category

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Remember the other possibility

Break into two setsRemember the other possibility

Break into two sets

I. Opening setI. Opening setInvitation, engagement, exaltationInvitation, engagement, exaltation

Scripture reading, corporate prayerScripture reading, corporate prayer

II. Concluding setII. Concluding setAdoration, intimacy, closeoutAdoration, intimacy, closeout

I. Opening setI. Opening setInvitation, engagement, exaltationInvitation, engagement, exaltation

Scripture reading, corporate prayerScripture reading, corporate prayer

II. Concluding setII. Concluding setAdoration, intimacy, closeoutAdoration, intimacy, closeout

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Pastor & Free Flowing PraisePastor & Free Flowing Praise

Delegates song selection to Worship LeaderDelegates song selection to Worship LeaderToo time consuming for himselfToo time consuming for himself

Suggests “close out” song before Suggests “close out” song before sermonsermon

Accepts independenceAccepts independenceSermon & worship set are basically independentSermon & worship set are basically independent

Elevates worship leader to peer positionElevates worship leader to peer positionService is jointly ledService is jointly led

Not threatened--> “it’s all worship”Not threatened--> “it’s all worship”Understands “Praise & Worship” is misnomerUnderstands “Praise & Worship” is misnomer

Delegates song selection to Worship LeaderDelegates song selection to Worship LeaderToo time consuming for himselfToo time consuming for himself

Suggests “close out” song before Suggests “close out” song before sermonsermon

Accepts independenceAccepts independenceSermon & worship set are basically independentSermon & worship set are basically independent

Elevates worship leader to peer positionElevates worship leader to peer positionService is jointly ledService is jointly led

Not threatened--> “it’s all worship”Not threatened--> “it’s all worship”Understands “Praise & Worship” is misnomerUnderstands “Praise & Worship” is misnomer


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How do the How do the Cornwall & Vineyard Cornwall & Vineyard

models compare?models compare?

How do the How do the Cornwall & Vineyard Cornwall & Vineyard

models compare?models compare?

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WhatWhat musical skills musical skills are required?are required?

WhatWhat musical skills musical skills are required?are required?

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WhatWhat musical skills musical skills are required?are required?A New Set of Skills!A New Set of Skills!

(needed for paper)(needed for paper)


(needed for paper)(needed for paper)

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(needed for paper)(needed for paper)1. Common words1. Common words


(needed for paper)(needed for paper)1. Common words1. Common words

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WhatWhat musical skills musical skills are are required?required?

A New Set of Skills!A New Set of Skills!

(needed for paper)(needed for paper)1. Common words1. Common words2. Common keys2. Common keys




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3. Common tempos/meters3. Common tempos/meters




3. Common tempos/meters3. Common tempos/meters

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Designing the 5 phase setDesigning the 5 phase set

Crafting set takes up to 2 hoursCrafting set takes up to 2 hours

Find common Find common wordswords between choruses between chorusesRejoiceRejoice in the Lord Always (chorus) in the Lord Always (chorus)RejoiceRejoice the Lord is King (hymn) the Lord is King (hymn)

Find common Find common keyskeys between choruses between chorusesWe Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: D majorD majorHe has Made me Glad: He has Made me Glad: D majorD major

Create smooth Create smooth tempotempo transitions ^ transitions ^

Crafting set takes up to 2 hoursCrafting set takes up to 2 hours

Find common Find common wordswords between choruses between chorusesRejoiceRejoice in the Lord Always (chorus) in the Lord Always (chorus)RejoiceRejoice the Lord is King (hymn) the Lord is King (hymn)

Find common Find common keyskeys between choruses between chorusesWe Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: We Bring a Sacrifice of Praise: D majorD majorHe has Made me Glad: He has Made me Glad: D majorD major

Create smooth Create smooth tempotempo transitions ^ transitions ^

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1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow pattern1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow patternJerky, distractingJerky, distractingResults in loss of momentumResults in loss of momentum

2. Test them 2. Test them Tap tempos with a pencilTap tempos with a pencilDo they fit together?Do they fit together?

Preparation is required!Preparation is required!

1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow pattern1. Avoid fast-slow/fast-slow patternJerky, distractingJerky, distractingResults in loss of momentumResults in loss of momentum

2. Test them 2. Test them Tap tempos with a pencilTap tempos with a pencilDo they fit together?Do they fit together?

Preparation is required!Preparation is required!

TemposTempos

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Common tempo, meter, key, words

Linking pairs of songsCommon tempo, meter, key, words

Linking pairs of songs

He is Exalted / / Great is the LordTap beat--Meter? Tap beat --Meter?Tap beat--Meter? Tap beat --Meter?

6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo Key word: exalt Key word: greatKey word: exalt Key word: great Key: ? Key: ?Key: ? Key: ? Key: G Key: GKey: G Key: G

How would you perform the modulation?How would you perform the modulation?

He is Exalted / / Great is the LordTap beat--Meter? Tap beat --Meter?Tap beat--Meter? Tap beat --Meter?

6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo 6/8 Moderate tempo Key word: exalt Key word: greatKey word: exalt Key word: great Key: ? Key: ?Key: ? Key: ? Key: G Key: GKey: G Key: G

How would you perform the modulation?How would you perform the modulation?

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Common tempo, meter, key, words

Linking hymns, chorusesCommon tempo, meter, key, words

Linking hymns, choruses

Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Holy HolyHoly Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Holy HolyBeat -- Meter -- Key? Beat -- Meter -- Key?Beat -- Meter -- Key? Beat -- Meter -- Key?4/4 Slow (C maj4/4 Slow (C maj) ) 4/4 Slow (C maj)4/4 Slow (C maj)

Key word:Key word: holyholy Key word: holyKey word: holy

Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Holy HolyHoly Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts / Holy Holy HolyBeat -- Meter -- Key? Beat -- Meter -- Key?Beat -- Meter -- Key? Beat -- Meter -- Key?4/4 Slow (C maj4/4 Slow (C maj) ) 4/4 Slow (C maj)4/4 Slow (C maj)

Key word:Key word: holyholy Key word: holyKey word: holy

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TemposTempos Think of them this way...Think of them this way...

Invitation, engagement (running)Invitation, engagement (running)I will celebrateI will celebrate

Exaltation (jogging)Exaltation (jogging)Crown Him with Many CrownsCrown Him with Many Crowns

Adoration (walking)Adoration (walking)Glorify Your Name Glorify Your Name

Intimacy (stopping, gazing)Intimacy (stopping, gazing)As the DeerAs the Deer

Think of them this way...Think of them this way...

Invitation, engagement (running)Invitation, engagement (running)I will celebrateI will celebrate

Exaltation (jogging)Exaltation (jogging)Crown Him with Many CrownsCrown Him with Many Crowns

Adoration (walking)Adoration (walking)Glorify Your Name Glorify Your Name

Intimacy (stopping, gazing)Intimacy (stopping, gazing)As the DeerAs the Deer

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SeguesSegues

... verbal or musical?... verbal or musical?

Talk between piecesTalk between piecesExpress praiseExpress praiseTypical in Assembly of God churchesTypical in Assembly of God churches

Play between piecesPlay between piecesInstrumental transitions without words Instrumental transitions without words My favoriteMy favorite

... verbal or musical?... verbal or musical?

Talk between piecesTalk between piecesExpress praiseExpress praiseTypical in Assembly of God churchesTypical in Assembly of God churches

Play between piecesPlay between piecesInstrumental transitions without words Instrumental transitions without words My favoriteMy favorite

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ShorterShorter ones between upbeat pieces ones between upbeat piecesDon’t lose your rhythmic momentum!Don’t lose your rhythmic momentum!We bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad DWe bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad D

Longer Longer ones between meditative piecesones between meditative piecesTime for people to reflect, prayTime for people to reflect, prayI Love You Lord D / As the Deer CI Love You Lord D / As the Deer C

ShorterShorter ones between upbeat pieces ones between upbeat piecesDon’t lose your rhythmic momentum!Don’t lose your rhythmic momentum!We bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad DWe bring a Sacrifice Db / He has made me Glad D

Longer Longer ones between meditative piecesones between meditative piecesTime for people to reflect, prayTime for people to reflect, prayI Love You Lord D / As the Deer CI Love You Lord D / As the Deer C

ModulationsModulations

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What is the right key?What is the right key?

Not always the published key!

Use lower keys when...Acoustics are non-reverberant (carpet)Worship space is less than half fullYou’re trying to get restful feeling

Early morning services Drop key as much as 3 half steps

Come Thou Almighty King (from G to E)

Not always the published key!

Use lower keys when...Acoustics are non-reverberant (carpet)Worship space is less than half fullYou’re trying to get restful feeling

Early morning services Drop key as much as 3 half steps

Come Thou Almighty King (from G to E)

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Will hymns Will hymns fit into the fit into the

5 phase structure?5 phase structure?Yes!Yes!

Will hymns Will hymns fit into the fit into the

5 phase structure?5 phase structure?Yes!Yes!

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Incorporating HymnsIncorporating HymnsHymns & choruses Hymns & choruses don’t mix!don’t mix!

Any foundation to that?Any foundation to that? Some foundationSome foundation

Hymns & choruses Hymns & choruses don’t mix!don’t mix!

Any foundation to that?Any foundation to that? Some foundationSome foundation


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Yes, it’s possible!Hymns sometimes harder to categorize

Wide range of thoughtsMultiple stanzas

Choruses easier to categorizeOne thought

Yes, it’s possible!Hymns sometimes harder to categorize

Wide range of thoughtsMultiple stanzas

Choruses easier to categorizeOne thought


Incorporating HymnsIncorporating Hymns

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Guitarists don’t know hymns!Guitarists don’t know hymns!

Frustrating to play on guitarFrustrating to play on guitarHymnbooks written for voice, organHymnbooks written for voice, organ Chords change too fast!Chords change too fast! Too many flats!Too many flats!

So, simplify chord structureSo, simplify chord structure 1 or 2 chord changes per measure1 or 2 chord changes per measure Use sharp keys: D, E, G, AUse sharp keys: D, E, G, A

Guitarists don’t know hymns!Guitarists don’t know hymns!

Frustrating to play on guitarFrustrating to play on guitarHymnbooks written for voice, organHymnbooks written for voice, organ Chords change too fast!Chords change too fast! Too many flats!Too many flats!

So, simplify chord structureSo, simplify chord structure 1 or 2 chord changes per measure1 or 2 chord changes per measure Use sharp keys: D, E, G, AUse sharp keys: D, E, G, A


Incorporating HymnsIncorporating Hymns

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Let’s emphasize it again!Let’s emphasize it again!

Hymns & choruses Hymns & choruses cancan go go

togethertogether(Needn’t be separated)(Needn’t be separated)

Let’s emphasize it again!Let’s emphasize it again!

Hymns & choruses Hymns & choruses cancan go go

togethertogether(Needn’t be separated)(Needn’t be separated)

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Issue of Boring RepetitionIssue of Boring Repetition

Chorus repetitions—often boring! But…Chorus repetitions—often boring! But…

Resourceful Resourceful musicians aren’t boringmusicians aren’t boringThey vary the rhythms, chords, dynamicsThey vary the rhythms, chords, dynamics

Think!—not repetition, but Think!—not repetition, but accumulationaccumulation

Chorus repetitions—often boring! But…Chorus repetitions—often boring! But…

Resourceful Resourceful musicians aren’t boringmusicians aren’t boringThey vary the rhythms, chords, dynamicsThey vary the rhythms, chords, dynamics

Think!—not repetition, but Think!—not repetition, but accumulationaccumulation


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Accumulation, not Repetition! results in...

Accumulation, not Repetition! results in...

Building of intensityBuilding of intensity““I love you” not the same as:I love you” not the same as:““I love you, I love you, I love you”I love you, I love you, I love you”

AccumulationAccumulation““Worthy is the Lamb to receive power and Worthy is the Lamb to receive power and

wealth and wisdom and strength and honor wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise.”and glory and praise.”

Seven-fold list generates emotionSeven-fold list generates emotion

Building of intensityBuilding of intensity““I love you” not the same as:I love you” not the same as:““I love you, I love you, I love you”I love you, I love you, I love you”

AccumulationAccumulation““Worthy is the Lamb to receive power and Worthy is the Lamb to receive power and

wealth and wisdom and strength and honor wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise.”and glory and praise.”

Seven-fold list generates emotionSeven-fold list generates emotion

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Teaching a new Song/Descants …think through…how do you do it effectively?

Teaching a new Song/Descants …think through…how do you do it effectively?

Don’t introduce a song you don’t know!Don’t introduce a song you don’t know! Should be memorized?Should be memorized?

At homeAt home Practice your opening wordsPractice your opening words Develop a presentation (“repeat after me”)Develop a presentation (“repeat after me”)

What’s tricky melodically? Rhythmically?What’s tricky melodically? Rhythmically? Involve team? How?Involve team? How?

Rehearse your performanceRehearse your performance Talk and play at same timeTalk and play at same time Are you Smooth? Confident?Are you Smooth? Confident?

When to introduce in the service?When to introduce in the service? Beginning, middle of set, offering, end?Beginning, middle of set, offering, end?

Get tune in the air prior to service? How?Get tune in the air prior to service? How?

Don’t introduce a song you don’t know!Don’t introduce a song you don’t know! Should be memorized?Should be memorized?

At homeAt home Practice your opening wordsPractice your opening words Develop a presentation (“repeat after me”)Develop a presentation (“repeat after me”)

What’s tricky melodically? Rhythmically?What’s tricky melodically? Rhythmically? Involve team? How?Involve team? How?

Rehearse your performanceRehearse your performance Talk and play at same timeTalk and play at same time Are you Smooth? Confident?Are you Smooth? Confident?

When to introduce in the service?When to introduce in the service? Beginning, middle of set, offering, end?Beginning, middle of set, offering, end?

Get tune in the air prior to service? How?Get tune in the air prior to service? How?

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In designing Free-Flowing Praise

Don’t neglect, overlook…In designing Free-Flowing Praise

Don’t neglect, overlook…

Intergenerational unityIntergenerational unityCommitment to young & oldCommitment to young & old

Theological contentTheological contentTeach and admonishTeach and admonishSing up to your theology!Sing up to your theology!

Prayer & reading of scripturePrayer & reading of scriptureDon’t crowd out!Don’t crowd out!

Intergenerational unityIntergenerational unityCommitment to young & oldCommitment to young & old

Theological contentTheological contentTeach and admonishTeach and admonishSing up to your theology!Sing up to your theology!

Prayer & reading of scripturePrayer & reading of scriptureDon’t crowd out!Don’t crowd out!

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Introducing free-flowing praiseIntroducing free-flowing praise

Start with 2-3 pieces back-to-backStart with 2-3 pieces back-to-back


Break 5 phase form into 2 partsBreak 5 phase form into 2 parts

Start with 2-3 pieces back-to-backStart with 2-3 pieces back-to-back


Break 5 phase form into 2 partsBreak 5 phase form into 2 parts

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More help, resources?More help, resources?

The New Worship (bookstore)(bookstore)

Free downloads at Free downloads at worshipinfo.com16 PowerPoint Presentations available

(including this one)5 Keyboard books (modulation, improv)ArticlesReviews

The New Worship (bookstore)(bookstore)

Free downloads at Free downloads at worshipinfo.com16 PowerPoint Presentations available

(including this one)5 Keyboard books (modulation, improv)ArticlesReviews

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