Peek behind the curtain of Worship Consultancy at some of the coaching ideas available to your team. Over the years, I've faced the same challenges as many other worship team leaders. This is your opportunity to avoid making my mistakes! Zend_Feed_Writer 2 (http://framework.zend.com) https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog

For years, I was one of those worship pastors who taught the rule. If you've been in worship leading circles for any length of time, you've probably heard it: the "congregational range" runs from roughly an A below middle C up to a D or E above it. Pitch your songs within that window, and your congregation will sing. Pitch outside it, and you'll lose them. I've taught that in churches across several countries. I believed it. I thought I was doing people a favour. I've changed my mind.]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:55:57 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/myth-congregational-range https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/myth-congregational-range 0

How should churches approach worship songs when concerns are raised about the songwriter or their theology? This post explores why the heart behind our worship matters more than the background of the song, and how discernment, grace, and a focus on Jesus can guide wise and hope-filled decisions.]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:38:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/can-we-sing-that https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/can-we-sing-that 0

Church musicians are split into two camps. Whose side will you take? Does it matter? Let's delve into Reckless Love. This may not be the argument you're expecting.]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:35:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/has-cory-asbury-been-reckless https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/has-cory-asbury-been-reckless 0

If you're frustrated that your band doesn't sound like your favourite worship album, these are my top tips to consider that might help produce a more professional sound.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:31:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/5-reasons-your-worship-band-may-not-sound-professionals https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/5-reasons-your-worship-band-may-not-sound-professionals 0

There doesn't need to be a power struggle between the worship leader and the sound engineer. Here's a process that paves the way for clear, respectful communication.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:31:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/how-conduct-soundchecks-without-initiating-world-war-iii https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/how-conduct-soundchecks-without-initiating-world-war-iii 0

Investing a little time up front could save you a lot of the worship preparation time you currently spend week to week planning the next service that's coming up.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/how-exceed-your-church-leaderships-expectations-without-burnout https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/how-exceed-your-church-leaderships-expectations-without-burnout 0

Rather than join the many keyboard-warriors blogging about why you're doing it wrong, here's a more tempered perspective on why your church may not be singing. There are some suggestions to consider, if indeed you think it needs addressing...!]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/5-reasons-your-congregation-may-not-be-singing https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/5-reasons-your-congregation-may-not-be-singing 0

What's the most effective way to worship God from behind the sound desk or lighting console? Exploring the words of Jesus and the apostle Paul allows us to look at how this might be outworked in the context of a modern worship service.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 00:30:00 +0000 https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/are-your-worship-technicians-making-critical-mistake https://worshipconsultancy.com/blog/are-your-worship-technicians-making-critical-mistake 0