Why your church doesn’t sing… and what you can do to fix it (Part 4)

Today’s guest post comes from Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church in Boca Raton, Florida. Jason is the Founder of WorshipLeaderInsights.com and author of two books as well as over a dozen worship leader personal and ministry growth resources. I admit it… I may be the most un-hip worship leader on the planet. This became immediately clear when … Read More


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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


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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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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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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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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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How to Involve More People in Your Worship Team

It’s Jason Hatley, Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey. We are in the middle of audition season here at The Journey and Nelson asked me to share with you a very simple, but powerful idea that we have used for years to involve new people serving on our worship team. It will help you grow your team as well … Read More


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