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Hey there, friends! Welcome to another episode of the Worship Leader Roundtable. This episode is a real treat as hosts Alan Keen and Chris Ferger sit down with Dr. David Manner, a seasoned worship leader and executive director for the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists.

They dive into David's extensive background in worship leadership, his current roles, and the importance of team building and spiritual balance in church life. David also shares some personal tidbits, including his new role as a grandparent. If you're a worship leader, musician, or just someone interested in church life, this episode is a must-listen!

Topics Covered:

1. David Manor's Background
   • Over 20 years in music and worship ministry
   • Executive Director for Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists
2. The Importance of Team Building
   • How to maintain a spiritual balance
   • The role of a creative team in a church
3. Personal Insights
   • David's family and new grandchild
   • His love for teaching and consulting
4. Closing Thoughts
   • The importance of feedback from the audience
   • Upcoming episodes and topics

Hey there, friends! 🌟 In this episode, Alan Keen and Chris Ferger sit down with Pastors Zach and Travis to discuss the dynamics between pastors and worship leaders.

They dive into the importance of communication, teamwork, and the servant attitude needed to lead a congregation effectively. It's a heartwarming and insightful conversation that you won't want to miss!

Topics Covered:

1. Servant Attitude: The importance of having a servant's heart in ministry.
2. What Pastors Want: Pastors share what they expect from their worship leaders.
3. Feedback and Evaluation: The necessity of constructive criticism and how to give it.
4. Public Affirmation: The impact of publicly supporting each other during services.
5. Navigating New Roles: Tips for worship leaders and pastors who are new to a congregation.

Hey there, friends! 🌟 We've got a heartwarming episode for you. Alan Keen sits down with Christian recording artist Jordan St. Cyr to discuss the ups and downs of life, faith, and music.

Jordan opens up about his daughter's medical condition and how it's deepened his faith and compassion.

Alan shares his own journey with his wife's cancer diagnosis, and both find common ground in how trials can bring us closer to God. They also dive into the nitty-gritty of music, hobbies, and the importance of community. It's an episode filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and a whole lot of love. 💕

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
   • Meet Jordan St. Cyr, a musician with a story to tell.
2. Faith in Trials
   • How Jordan's daughter's medical condition has deepened his faith.
   • Alan shares his own experience with his wife's cancer diagnosis.
3. Music & Ministry
   • Jordan's journey in music and songwriting.
   • The importance of character in the music industry.
4. Hobbies & Interests
   • From basketball to exploring caves, Jordan talks about his interests.
5. Practical Advice
   • Tips for aspiring musicians and those going through tough times.

In today’s episode, Alan sits down with longtime friend Amy Perry, currently with the group Selah. They talk about vocal care and how to engage a group in worship in a concert setting. A pleasant conversation filled with great stories.

A discussion on worship multimedia with Aaron Hanrick and Chris Ferger

Merry Christmas from all of us at Worship Leader Roundtable!

Has your church ever just seemed 'dry'? Maybe it's the congregation, maybe it's the worship leader(s), and maybe it's you! Listen along as Aaron and Alan talk about the problem and the steps you can consider as you breathe life back in to the worship where you serve.

Today Alan and Aaron talk about something we all deal with - maybe not all the time, but at some time: Stage Fright. Whether it stems from a lack of confidence over a song, the preparedness of our team, or a change in the layout of the service, it can stifle us in worship.

Hey there, friends! 🎶 Welcome to another episode of the Worship Leader Roundtable with your hosts Alan Keen and Chris Ferger.

Today's episode dives deep into a topic that's been a point of contention in churches for years: Can hymns and modern worship songs coexist in a worship set? Alan and Chris share their experiences and perspectives on blending different styles of worship music, from traditional hymns to contemporary tunes.

They also discuss the importance of focusing on the true purpose of worship, which is to glorify God, rather than getting caught up in personal preferences. So grab your coffee ☕ and let's get into it!

Topics Covered:

1. The Worship War
   • The division between traditional and contemporary worship styles
   • The impact on church communities
2. Defining Worship
   • Worship as a lifestyle, not just singing
   • The importance of theological grounding in songs
3. Blending Styles
   • How to incorporate hymns and modern songs in a worship set
   • The role of musicians and worship leaders
4. Listener Requests
   • Balancing hymns and modern songs based on congregational feedback
5. Closing Thoughts
   • Worship is for God, not us
   • Encouragement to explore different styles

What shifts are you making to your worship lineup for the Christmas Holiday season?

Nate Scott of CCLI joins hosts Chris Ferger and Alan Keen for a discussion about how to keep it legal while tapping into the vast resources of CCLI.

1 Corinthians 11:1 ~ Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

As a Worship Leader, how are we handling the huge responsibility of truly leading? How do we make sure we are worthy of being followed?

Danny McDonald joins hosts Alan Keen and Chris Ferger for a discussion that leads of back to the heart of who are as followers first, leaders second.

It happens to everyone. What do you do when your heart's not in it?
This week's episode includes observations from Chris Ferger, Danny McDonald and Alan Keen.

Mike Speck is today's guest.

Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Worship Leader Roundtable podcast. We have a real treat for you today as we sit down with Matt McCoy, a passionate worship leader, songwriter, and the mastermind behind Loop Community. Raised as a pastor's kid, Matt shares about his journey in worship leadership and his keen interest in using technology to enhance worship experiences. Listen in as he discusses his journey with Ableton and tracks in worship and reflects on the influences that have shaped his approach to worship leadership.

This episode takes a deep look at Loop Community, a platform designed to support worship leaders with high-quality tracks for their worship sets. Discover the three tiers of tracks available on the platform - master, premium, and community - and learn how they differ in price and usage. We also touch on the various software and resources that can be integrated with Loop Community. We highlight the simplicity and affordability of using community tracks, providing worship leaders the opportunity to truly customize their worship sets and maintain authenticity.

We wrap up the episode by discussing Loop Community's products, their mission to simplify tracks for worship leaders, and the strong sense of community they have built. Explore the benefits of their products such as Prime, Loopimus, and Track Rig, and learn how they can enhance your worship experiences. We also discuss the transition in church leadership and the impact of COVID-19 on church attendance. This is an episode you won't want to miss as we shed light on the world of community tracks and the role of technology in worship.

Chapters:
(00:00) Introductions
Matt McCoy shares his experience with Ableton and tracks in worship, as well as the importance of utilizing resources like Loop Community.
(04:38) Loop Community
Loop Community and worship leadership, challenges of finding quality tracks, impact of COVID-19 on church attendance.
(12:59) Exploring Loop Community and Community Tracks
Nature's community tracks offer affordable and customizable options for worship leaders, with integration options like Ableton Live and Logic.
(26:04) Why Loop Community?
Loop Community's mission is to make tracks easy for worship leaders through Prime, Loopimus, and Track Rig, while building a supportive community.
(37:32) Loop Community and Its Team Introduction
Loop Community provides worship leaders with gospel tracks and resources, including a monthly workshop and free app course.

Chris & Alan are joined by Media Director and Guitarist, Aaron Hanrick of Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC and DJ Brennan from Garden MSC, a San Diego native band based out of The Church at Rancho Bernardo.

Tune in as we talk about Guitars, pedals and Garden MSC!

Garden MSC is a San Diego based team of creatives & musicians serving at The Church at RB (Rancho Bernardo). With a heart to emphasize process over product, Garden MSC leads virtual & physical worship gatherings for their local church, while also creating worship-focused content for the global church.

Garden MSC collectively believes that we were designed to create meaningful moments, make space for authentic relationships, all while loving our neighbors. This is the kind of life we’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so we would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.