With the end of 2011 just days away, many pastors and worship leaders are already turning the calendar in their minds to 2012. Good idea, right? Wrong! Let me explain . . . There’s nothing wrong with looking ahead, but the problem is that many may be forgetting one of the most important year-end rituals — wrapping up this year … Read More
How to Thank Your Worship Team Volunteers this Christmas
Jason Hatley here – Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com – with some holiday thoughts for you today. Thanksgiving has come and gone (except for the leftover turkey of course), but “giving thanks” is always in season. Especially when it comes to thanking your worship arts team members. I don’t have to tell you how … Read More
What Your Church can Learn from a Broadway Show
Have you ever been to a Broadway show? It’s Jason Hatley here, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey. Our Journey office in New York City is right in the heart of Times Square. Literally, whenever I walk down “the great white way” to go to our office I pass three of the big shows that are currently playing. If … Read More
Two Secrets to Finishing 2011 Strong
It turned Fall this week . . . not here in South Florida where it’s still blazing hot, but nonetheless Fall began on September 23 for almost everyone else in the Northern Hemisphere. This is Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey and it’s hard to believe, but the changing of the season from summer to Fall reminds … Read More
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
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
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
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
My Bucket List – Running with the Bulls
Tomorrow I’m teaching on the story of Samson and “How to Live Every Day as if its My Last.” As part of the introduction I’m taking about the strange things that people have on their bucket list. My team came up with one for my list… Happy Saturday! P.S. Yes, that’s Pastor Jason and Pastor Tommy with me!
Meet Us in Charlotte or New York City Next Week? FREE Training for Senior Pastors and Worship Leaders
I’m pumped about two FREE Senior Pastor Events I’m leading next week in Charlotte and New York? Charlotte, NC Area NEXT Tuesday, July 19 New York City NEXT Thursday, July 21 We have a great group signed up for both events – in fact, New York City is completely full (click here to add your name to the Waiting List), but … Read More