Are you making a BIG mistake in your worship planning?

It’s Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts @ The Journey and I want to shoot straight with you . . . I don’t like it when someone tells me that I’m making a mistake. Call it foolish pride I suppose. Can you relate? After all, no one’s perfect and I know I make mistakes (just ask my wife and she’ll tell … Read More


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How Organized is Your Worship Team?

“Man, this is organized!” This is Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church and those are the words of a guest worship leader that I recently asked to lead at The Journey.  And Senior Pastor, before you tune out, let me assure you that today’s blog is for you, too so keep reading . . . After … Read More


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New Sermon Series – Help Your People Get “UnStuck”

I’m excited to share a brand new, six-week Sermon Series resource with you – just released today… UNSTUCK: Moving Beyond Mediocrity There are people sitting in your service every Sunday who feel STUCK – overwhelmed by the problems and situations they face in their finances, friendships, job, etc. I know I hear from people like this every week at The … Read More


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Are you and your Worship Leader on the “Same Page”?

I’ve asked Jason Hatley, my Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com, to share some insights today on a topic that affects every pastor AND worship leader: “We’re just not on the same page.” Ever said that about your relationship with your Pastor or Worship Pastor?  I hear Pastors and Worship Pastors say this most often … Read More


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How Do You Deal With Pressure in Your Ministry?

I’ve asked Jason Hatley, my Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com, to share some thoughts today on a topic that affects many pastors AND worship leaders every day: What are your Pressure Points? Jason Hatley here . . .  Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church. “Pressure Points” is a phrase I use in … Read More


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Should You Make September 11 A “Big Day” at Your Church?

With the 10 year anniversary of 9/11, I’ve gotten quite a few questions about whether or not you should try to make it a “Big Day” and I wanted to address that today. I don’t like making it a Big Day for a few reasons: 1)     It’s not the best time to kick off a new series for most people.  … Read More


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NEW Weight Loss Sermon Series – Download Before Friday for Over $175.00 in Bonuses!

Help your people get fit for life with this brand new sermon series, “Bod 4 God.” We taught this series at the beginning of 2011 with great results – our church is becoming healthier than ever, and more importantly, recognizing the importance of being good stewards of their physical bodies! And now I’m excited to let you know that the … Read More


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3 Things Every Worship Pastor Needs from their Senior Pastor

It’s Jason Hatley again, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church and Founder of Worship Leader Insights. Last week we started a quick 2-week series on the Pastor / Worship Pastor Relationship by talking about what every Pastor needs from their Worship Pastor. This week we turn the tables and I want to talk to Pastors about what your … Read More


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Free Webinar: The Top 3 Worship Planning Mistakes – This Week!

I just found out that Jason Hatley (Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and Founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com) is hosting a FREE Webinar designed for BOTH Pastors and Worship Leaders in just a few days (next Tuesday and Thursday). You’re invited to Register Now for the The Top 3 Worship Planning Mistakes Webinar. Two Dates to Choose from: Tuesday, May … Read More


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Worship Leader: 3 Things Your Pastor Needs from You

Jason Hatley here – Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and Founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com – Nelson asked me to share some thoughts on the Pastor – Worship Pastor Relationship. Here’s the first of a two-part series of posts – this one is directed to the Worship Pastors: If you have been around Worship Leader Insights for awhile you’ve heard me … Read More


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