Worship Resources

Worship Internship

Check out our worship intern track to grow as a key leader in your church’s worship ministry.

Topics in this Series:

  1. Introduction to the Internship
  2. The Philosophy of Worship Part 1
  3. The Philosophy of Worship Part 2
  4. The Posture of a Worship Leader
  5. A Culture of Worship Through Mentoring
  6. Musical Concepts and Intro to Worship Vocals
  7. Intro to Acoustic Guitar
  8. Intro to Keys
  9. Intro to Electric Guitar
  10. Intro to Bass Guitar
  11. Intro to Drums
  12. Intro to Songwriting
  13. Worship Leader Habits
  14. Worship Leader Skills Part 1
  15. Worship Leader Skills Part 2
  16. Pastoring On and Off the Stage Part 1
  17. Pastoring On and Off the Stage Part 2
  18. Series Wrap-Up

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Internship Resources:

Introduction to the Internship | Worship Internship #1

Topic #1 Article

This eighteen-topic course can be completed at your own pace, but we find that giving about 3 weeks to each lesson is ideal to complete the course within a year’s time while synthesizing the content well. We recommend having interns and their mentor or group meet at least once every 3 weeks to check in on what they are learning and applying to their lives, using the “Topics Journal” and “Reading Journal” as a guide for the conversation. You may then go to the individual articles and readings for more specific questions if needed to help flesh out the conversation.

If Completing with a Group:

Review the discussion questions listed for each article and address the relevant questions for your interns as a group. Apply the same principle if mentoring one-on-one. Have your interns come to each meeting prepared with having all article topics read and all assigned reading finished. This will allow for the most fruitful discussion possible.

If Completing by Yourself:

Complete the readings and journal entries for each topic. The instructions for how to do this are listed for each topic lesson. The journal entries will be a crucial part of your understanding and application of the principles in the internship. If you are able to talk with a mentor or friend about the discussion questions listed in the article posts (covered in the “Discuss” segment of each topic), this will allow you to have a more complete application of the course as if you were completing it with a group. It’s good to touch base on your learning at least every three weeks as you go with your mentor or friend since there is a lot of content you don’t want to forget about. If you want to a simple tool to print and use as a template for how to fill out these journal questions, please click here on the “Discussion Topics Journal Template” and “Reading Journal Template.” The “Discussion Topics Journal – Open Format Template” is an additional journaling resource for when you need a template that better fits the unique questions and reflections for that lesson like Topic Lessons 7 – 12 for example.

What Do the “Levels” Mean?

In the “Read” segment of each lesson, there are four levels listed which correspond to the nature of the internship you want to pursue. The first level is the entry-level internship pace while the fourth level is the most advanced. Level 1 is required to complete the course and each additional level is optional based on the degree of growth you hope to see at the completion of the internship course. You are responsible to record your reflections in your Reading Journal for each book you read, as this is an important part of understanding and integrating the content.

What about “Plan A” and “Plan B”?

In the “Read” segment of each lesson, you’ll notice a “Plan A” option and a “Plan B” option. “Plan A” is a reading option for those who enjoy getting a wide sample size of different content within one topic’s lesson and find that this type of multitasking helps them learn well. “Plan B” is a reading option for those with more of a linear approach to learning who find that focusing on reading one book at a time is most helpful in learning the content. Even though both plans are laid out differently, they cover the same material over the course of the internship.

Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

The Philosophy of Worship Part 1 | Worship Internship #2

Topic #2 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Worship Team Training #1: Draw Others to Jesus

Posted: October 14, 2017

The fundamental job of the worship team is to point people to Jesus, the only one worthy of our worship.

Worship Team Training #2: Be an Authentic Worshiper

Posted: September 18, 2017

It’s not enough to simply sing songs and hope people sing along. We must worship authentically.

Worship Team Training #3: Maximize Your Gift

Posted: July 15, 2017

If God has gifted you with musical talent, do everything you can to maximize your gifts for the glory of God.

What’s Your View Of Jesus?

Posted: December 31, 2018

Who is Jesus really and how does that affect our ability to live lives of worship and lead others in worship? Read on to find out more.

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Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

The Philosophy of Worship Part 2 | Worship Internship #3

Topic #3 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

The Heart of Worship

Posted: October 8, 2018

What is the heart of worship and how do we avoid the pitfalls of it becoming something it was never intended to be? Here are a few thoughts that will help you stay on track.

Performing vs. Worship Leading

Posted: August 19, 2018

In this video, Paul Baloche explores the differences between getting up on the stage to perform and getting up on the stage to lead worship.

Why Does God Want Us to Sing?

Posted: August 21, 2018

God gave us the ability to sing for a purpose. In this video, Bob Kauflin gives three reasons why we should sing to God.

How to Worship God Outside of Music

Posted: January 5, 2015

God desires that we worship him in more ways than just musical worship. In this article, we will look at some other ways that we can worship Him outside of music.

The Pathway of Praise and Worship

Posted: December 7, 2018

Praise and worship is powerful. In this article we’ll check out the pathway of praise and worship prescribed in the Bible and some of the effects it has in our lives.

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Types of Praise

Posted: February 20, 2019

Concepts like raising our hands or being expressive with worship go far beyond modern “worship culture” and actually find their roots in Old Testament instruction on worship.

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Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

     Plan B

Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

  • Read WORSHIP TEAM Lifestyle Guidelines
  • Read WORSHIP TEAM Dress Code
  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 3
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 2
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 3-4
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 2
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 2
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 2

     Plan B

Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

  • Read WORSHIP TEAM Lifestyle Guidelines
  • Read WORSHIP TEAM Dress Code
  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 3
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 2
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 3-4
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 2
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 2
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 2
  • Read Essentialism chapter 3

     Plan B

The Posture of a Worship Leader | Worship Internship #4

Topic #4 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Sound Training #1: Heart of a Sound Person

Posted: October 14, 2014

In this first lesson of sound training we are going to look at the most important characteristic that you will need to have as a sound person: A servant’s heart.

The Heart of a Media Team Member + Best Practices

Posted: October 12, 2018

Being part of the media team is more than just pushing buttons; it’s actually a way of helping visually lead others in worship.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 4 – 5
  • Read Jesus Is___. chapter 3
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 5 – 6
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 3

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 11 – 15
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 4 – 5
  • Read Jesus Is___. chapter 3
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 5 – 6
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 3
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 3

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 13 – 18
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read The Gospel of John chapters 4 – 5
  • Read Jesus Is___. chapter 3
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 5 – 6
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 3
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 3
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 3

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 15 – 21
  • Reflect: How has your perspective of Jesus changed since reading The Gospel of John?
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 4 – 5
  • Read Jesus Is___. chapter 3
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 5 – 6
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 3
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 3
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 3
  • Read Essentialism chapter 4 – 5

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 17 – 21
  • Reflect: How has your perspective of Jesus changed since reading The Gospel of John?
  • Read Read Jesus Is___. chapters 1 – 3

A Culture of Worship Through Mentoring | Worship Internship #5

Topic #5 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Romans 12: Creating a Healthy Worship Ministry

Posted: September 14, 2018

The goal of every worship ministry should be to magnify God and be unified in purpose. How to accomplish this is much easier said than done.

Help Build the Team | Operations Training #3

Posted: August 26, 2015

As a member of a team, your goal isn’t just to show up, do your work, and leave immediately. You want to contribute to the overall health of your team.

The Church Jesus Envisioned

Posted: April 22, 2018

Everyone knows that we’re supposed to go out and make disciples. But is your ministry actually doing it?

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Buying In to the System

Posted: November 1, 2018

If you’re a pastor or pastoral team who wants to bring a discipleship culture to your church using the pursueGOD resources, you’ll have to buy in to the system as a team.

What Is Worship Team Mentoring?

Posted: August 19, 2015

In this lesson we are going to explore what worship team mentoring is, who should do it, and why it is so important to the health of your ministry.

Five Steps for Worship Mentors

Posted: August 19, 2015

In this lesson we are going to give you five easy steps to follow in each worship mentoring relationship.

Four Principles for Worship Mentoring

Posted: August 19, 2015

In this lesson we are going to look at four key principles that will help you to be successful throughout your worship mentoring relationships.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

 Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 6
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 4
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 4

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 16 – 21
  • Reflect: How has your perspective of Jesus changed since reading the Gospel of John?
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 6
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 4
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 4
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 4

     Plan B

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 19 -21
  • Reflect: How has your perspective of Jesus changed since reading The Gospel of John?
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 1 – 4
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 6
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 4
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 4
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 4
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 4

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 1 – 6
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

 Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 6
  • Read Jesus Is ____ chapter 4
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 4
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 4
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 4
  • Read Essentialism chapter 6

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 4 – 11

 

Musical Concepts and Intro to Worship Vocals | Worship Internship #6

Topic #6 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Basic Music Terms

Posted: January 15, 2015

Have you ever wondered if you know enough about music to participate on a worship team? We are going to look at basic music terms that will be helpful to know while participating on a worship team.

Transitions in Worship Music

Posted: November 1, 2018

Transitions in a worship set can make the difference between a mediocre worship experience or a great worship experience.

Basic Tips for Lead Singers

Posted: August 25, 2015

Taking the lead on a song in a worship service is a great honor, privilege, and responsibility. There are a few basic things to remember.

Vocal Clarity in Worship

Posted: November 25, 2014

Sometimes it is fun to mix things up a bit as a musician when learning the song set for Sunday worship: you know, try a new riff during the instrumental or maybe a different drum fill than the original recording during that build to the Bridge. Changing up the melody lines for the lead vocals, […]

How to Pick the Right Key for Your Voice

Posted: October 25, 2014

In this article we are going to give you some practical steps that you can take to sing in the best possible key for you.

 

Vocal Skills

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient vocalist on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 5
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 10
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 5

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 1 – 5 
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 5
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 10
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 5
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 5

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 5 – 11
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship Required Reading:

Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 5
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 10
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 5
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 5
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 5

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 7 – 13
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship Required Reading:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 7 – 8
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 5
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 10
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 5
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 5
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 5
  • Read Essentialism chapters 7 – 8

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 12 – 15
  • Reflect: How do you see Jesus differently after reading this book? How do you see other people differently? How about your view of Christianity?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 1 – 5

 

Intro to Acoustic Guitar | Worship Internship #7

Topic #7 Discussion Topics

Pick three videos to discuss with a mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient acoustic guitarist on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. What stood out to you most from each video and why?
  2. Which video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 9
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 6
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 11 – 12
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 6

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 6 – 11
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A 

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 9
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 6
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 11 – 12
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 6
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 6

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 12 – 15
  • Reflect: How do you see Jesus differently after reading this book? How do you see other people differently? How about your view of Christianity?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 1 – 2
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 9
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 6
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 11 – 12
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 6
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 6
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 6

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 14 – 15
  • Reflect: How do you see Jesus differently after reading this book? How do you see other people differently? How about your view of Christianity?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 1 – 8
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 9
  • Read Jesus Is ____ chapter 6
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 11 – 12
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 6
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 6
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 6
  • Read Essentialism chapters 9-10

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 6-13

Intro to Keys | Worship Internship #8

Topic #8 Discussion Topics

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient keyboardist on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. What stood out to you most from each video and why?
  2. Which video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Worship Leading Workshop

Worship Leading Workshop

We recommend having a facilitator or leader of your internship to lead this workshop.

Select a group of interns (representing a variety of musical roles) and appoint a team leader to organize the band and plan a worship set to lead a time of worship for your other interns or church leaders. The band does not necessarily need every instrument of a typical worship band. This will allow the band to grow together in creativity and resourcefulness. After the set interact with the band and talk about what went well, what they can grow in, and what they will apply for leading future worship sets.

Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 10 – 11
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 7
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 7

     Plan B

  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapters 12 – 15
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 1 -2 
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 10 – 11
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 7
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 7
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 7

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 3 – 8
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 10 – 11
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 7
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 7
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 7
  • Read The Power of Praise and Worship chapter 7

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 13
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 10 – 11
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 7
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 7
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 7
  • Read The Power of Praise and Worship chapter 7
  • Read Essentialism chapter 11

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 14 – 21

Intro to Electric Guitar | Worship Internship #9

Topic #9 Discussion Topics

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient electric guitarist on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. What stood out to you most from each video and why?
  2. Which video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 12
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 8
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 15 – 16
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 8

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 3 – 8
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 12
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 8
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 15 – 16
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 8
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 8

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 14 

 

Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 12
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 8
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 15 – 16
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 8
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 8
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 8

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 14 – 21
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 12
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 8
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 15 – 16
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 8
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 8
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 8
  • Read Essentialism chapter 12

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 22 – 29

Intro to Bass Guitar | Worship Internship #10

Topic #10 Discussion Topics

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a group or mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient bass player on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. What stood out to you most from each video and why?
  2. Which video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 9
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 17 – 18
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 9

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 9 – 13
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 9
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 17 – 18
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 9
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 9

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 15 – 20
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 9
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 17 – 18
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 9
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 9
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 9

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 22 – 28 
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 13 – 14
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 9
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 17 – 18
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 9
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 9
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 9
  • Read Essentialism chapters 13 – 14

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 1 – 5

Intro to Drums | Worship Internship #11

Topic #11 Discussion Topics

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a group or mentor or journal about. Consider having a proficient bass player on a worship team come to lead a live workshop if meeting with a group.

Relationship Between Worship Leader and Drummer  

Watch this video featuring guest worship leader Michael Bahn and Austin Bahn and discuss with a group or mentor or journal about it.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. What stood out to you most from each video and why?
  2. Which video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Worship Leading Workshop

Worship Leading Workshop 2

We recommend having a facilitator or leader of your internship to lead this workshop.

After participating in the first worship leading workshop, select a secondary group of students (representing a variety of musical roles) and appoint a team leader to plan a worship set and organize a band for leading a time of worship for your other interns or church leaders. After the set, talk about what went well, what they can grow in, and what they will apply for leading future worship sets.  The band does not necessarily need every instrument or role of a typical worship band. This will allow the band to grow together in creativity and resourcefulness.

Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 15
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 10
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 19 – 20
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 10

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 14 – 18
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 15
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 10
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 19 – 20
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 10
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 10

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 21 – 26
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 15 
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 10 
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 19 – 20
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 10 
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 10 
  • Read The Power of Praise And Worship chapter 10 

     Plan B

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  • Read Worship Matters chapters 29 – 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 1 -2
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

   Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 15 
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 10 
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 19 – 20
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 10 
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 10 
  • Read The Power of Praise And Worship chapter 10 
  • Read Essentialism chapter 15

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 6 – 13

Intro to Songwriting | Worship Internship #12

Topic #12 Discussion Topics

Watch this video featuring guest worship leader and songwriter Michael Bahn and discuss with a group or mentor or journal about it.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. How is this workshop on songwriting similar to or different from what you’ve known about songwriting before?
  2. What stood out to you most from this video and why?
  3. How will you apply some of your insights practically?

 

Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 16 – 17
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 11
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 21 – 22
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 11

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 19 – 23
Level 2 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 16 – 17
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 11
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 21 – 22
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 11
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 11

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 27 – 32
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 16 – 17
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 11
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 21 – 22
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 11
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 11
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 11

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 3 – 8
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 16 – 17
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 11
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 21 – 22
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 11
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 11
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 11
  • Read Essentialism chapter 16

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 14 – 16
  • Reflect: How does reading this book how you change how you view your relationship with God? How about with people?
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapters 1 – 5

Worship Leader Habits | Worship Internship #13

Topic #13 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Leading Yourself in a Life of Worship

Posted: August 17, 2018

In order to lead others in worship, we must first lead ourself. This is much bigger than we might think, for it touches every area of our life!

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Excellence in Worship

Posted: August 15, 2018

We hear the word ‘excellence’ thrown around a lot in our worship communities. What exactly does it mean to be excellent in the context of musical worship?

Practice vs. Rehearsal

Posted: January 12, 2015

Most worship teams will make time to get together to play through the songs before they lead a worship service. The questions is: Is your team coming together and practicing or are they coming together and rehearsing?

Tips for at-home Practice

Posted: January 17, 2015

Practice plays an important role in our success on a worship team. So here’s the question: How should we practice at home to be prepared for the rehearsal?

Good vs. Bad Worship Leader Habits

Posted: October 15, 2014

While every worship leader has certain strengths and weaknesses, there are some fundamental habits that every person leading worship should possess and some that you should certainly avoid.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 18
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 12
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 23 – 25
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 12

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 24 – 29 
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 18
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 12
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 23 – 25
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 12
  • Read Victory Over the Darkness chapter 12

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 1 – 6 
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 18
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 12
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 23 – 25
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 12
  • Read Victory Over the Darkness chapter 12
  • Read The Power of Praise and Worship chapter 12

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 9 – 16
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 18
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 12
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 23 – 25
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 12
  • Read Victory Over the Darkness chapter 12
  • Read The Power of Praise and Worship chapter 12
  • Read Essentialism chapter 17

     Plan B

  • Read Victory Over the Darkness chapters 6 – 13

Worship Leader Skills Part 1 | Worship Internship #14

Topic #14 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Keeping the Focus in Worship

Posted: October 20, 2014

What happens during those times in worship where you are giving it your best, yet people around you just don’t seem to want to enter into worship? These principles will help you to keep the most important things first as you first lead yourself in worship before leading others.

Simplicity in Worship

Posted: April 14, 2019

Simple is usually best when it comes to leading worship. In this article, we’ll explore the biblical reasons why and some practical applications.

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How to Pick the Right Key for Your Voice

Posted: October 25, 2014

In this article we are going to give you some practical steps that you can take to sing in the best possible key for you.

Building A Worship Set

Posted: August 12, 2018

Have you ever thought about the flow of the songs and how they are helping the service “come together”? This article will give you some ideas on how to do just that.

Choosing Songs for Your Church

Posted: September 30, 2018

Regardless of where your church is located or how it operates, you want to make sure you are intentionally picking songs that work well for your church service.

Worship Song Mash-ups

Posted: November 20, 2018

What is the purpose of a song mash-up in a worship setting? In this article, we’ll seek to explore some of the reasons why we might use a song mash-up, when to be careful with them, and some practical examples for them.

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Continuing to Grow as a Worship Leader

Pick three videos from the playlist below to discuss with a group or mentor. 

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 19 – 20
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 13
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 26 – 27
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 13

     Plan B

  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 1 -3 
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 19-20
  • Read Jesus Is____. chapter 13
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 26 – 27
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 13
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 12

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 7 – 12
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 19-20
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 13
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 26 – 27
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 13
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 12
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 13

     Plan B

  • Read Victory Over the Darkness chapters 1 – 7
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapters 19-20
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 13
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 26 – 27
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 13
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 12
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 13
  • Read Essentialism chapter 17

     Plan B

  • Read The Power of Praise and Worship chapters 1 – 8

Worship Leader Skills Part 2 | Worship Internship #15

Topic #15 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Worship Leader Planning and Preparation Responsibilities

Posted: August 21, 2018

The first worship leader responsibility may tend to be the most tedious, but it is something that needs to be well thought through: planning and preparation.

Worship Leader Rehearsal Responsibilities

Posted: October 13, 2014

After personal preparation and planning, the worship leader now has is the responsibility of running a productive and effective rehearsal. Here we discuss six things to prioritize at your rehearsals.

Worship Leader Service Responsibilities

Posted: October 13, 2014

All the time that is put into personal preparation and the rehearsal ultimately goes toward making the worship service great. Here are some things to take care of before, during, and after the service.

Tips for Soundchecking

Posted: January 18, 2015

The soundcheck can be one of the most frustrating and unproductive parts of our worship rehearsal. But why? In this article, we will look at practical tips to help make your soundchecks as efficient and effective as possible.

Planning Center Scheduling Overview

Watch both videos to learn more about using a worship team scheduling software.

Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 21
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 14
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 28 – 29
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 14

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 4 – 8
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 21
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 14
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 28 – 29
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 14
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 13

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 13 – 16
  • Reflect: How does reading this book change your perspective about your relationship with God? How about with others?
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapters 1 – 2
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 21
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 14
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 28 – 29
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 14
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 13
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 14

     Plan B

  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapters 8 – 13
  • Reflect: What is the most impactful chapter from Victory Over The Darkness? Why?
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read the Gospel of John chapter 21
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 14
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 28 – 29
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 14
  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapter 13
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 14
  • Read Essentialism chapter 19

     Plan B

  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapters 9 – 16
  • Reflect: Compare and contrast how you view praise and worship differently after reading this book than you did before. How does that change how you lead worship?

Pastoring On and Off the Stage Part 1 | Worship Internship #16

Topic #16 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Worship Team Conduct

Posted: January 4, 2015

Many people may have different expectations and ideas for how the worship team members should dress and act to even be up on stage. So, where do we draw the line?

Healthy Worship Team Expectations

Posted: January 5, 2015

Without expectations, a worship team will fall far short of what they are capable of. However, with too rigid or unrealistic expectations, a team will crumble. These simple steps will help you make sure you are not on either extreme.

Worship Leading: Speaking From the Stage

Posted: November 17, 2018

It can sometimes be hard worship leaders to talk from the stage. But why can’t it be effortless?

Investing In Your Sound Team

Posted: February 10, 2017

There’s a fair amount we can’t control when it comes to the quality of sound on the worship team… but what we can do is encourage and resource them along the way.

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Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Reflect: What is your favorite chapter from the Gospel of John and why?
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 15
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 31
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 15

     Plan B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapters 9 – 12
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Reflect: What is your favorite chapter from the Gospel of John and why?
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 15
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 31
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 15
  • Reflect: What is the most impactful chapter from Victory Over The Darkness? Why?

     Plan B

  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapters 3 – 8
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Reflect: What is your favorite chapter from the Gospel of John and why?
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 15
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 31
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 15
  • Reflect: What is the most impactful chapter from Victory Over The Darkness? Why?
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 15

     Plan B

  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapters 1 – 8
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Reflect: What is your favorite chapter from the Gospel of John and why?
  • Read Jesus Is ____. chapter 15
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 30 – 31
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 15
  • Reflect: What is the most impactful chapter from Victory Over The Darkness? Why?
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 15
  • Read Essentialism chapter 20

     Plan B

  • Read Essentialism chapters 1 – 10

Pastoring On and Off the Stage Part 2 | Worship Internship #17

Topic #17 Discussion Topics

Discuss the following topics with a group or mentor or journal about them.

 

Healthy Worship Team Communication

Posted: August 25, 2018

Healthy communication with your team is vital to the success of your ministry. Let’s take a look at a few key principles to discover how you can keep relationships on your team healthy and thriving.

Worship Leading: Encouraging Your Team’s Spiritual Growth

Posted: January 15, 2015

As worship team leaders, we need to be aware of our responsibility to lead and develop our team; not only musically, but spiritually. In this article, Kade Young is going to give us some insights on how we can go about doing this.

Worship Leading: Team Intentionality

Posted: January 20, 2015

The health of your worship team depends largely on you as the leader of the team. It usually comes down to this: how well do you do relationships?

How Worship Team Leadership Roles Work Together

Posted: April 1, 2019

Have you ever wondered what a Music Director is and how they relate to the Worship Leader? In this topic, we’ll explore these and other key leadership roles on the worship team.

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Discussion Topics Journal

Discussion Topics Journal

  1. In the discussion questions at the bottom of each article you read or video you watched, choose at least one question to answer and reflect upon.
  2. Which article or video did you find most interesting or helpful? Explain.
  3. How will you apply your insights from this lesson practically?
Reading Journal

Reading Journal

  1. For each book reading, explain which concepts were most helpful or challenging to you. Why?
  2. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to your relationship with God?
  3. How might you apply what you’ve learned from these chapters to worship arts?
Level 1 Internship

Level 1 Internship:

     Level A

  • Read Psalm 23, Psalm 16, Psalm 84, and Psalm 103
  • Reflect: How did these passages relate to what you’ve learned of Jesus in the Gospel of John? How does this relate to how you worship him?
  • Reflect: Which chapter was the most insightful for you in Jesus Is ____.? How did that impact your relationship with God?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 16

     Level B

  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 13 – 16
  • Reflect: What are three of your biggest takeaways from Simply Jesus and You? How are these important in your life? How are they important in worship ministry?
Level 2 Internship

Level 2 Internship:

     Level A

  • Read Psalm 23, Psalm 16, Psalm 84, and Psalm 103
  • Reflect: How did these passages relate to what you’ve learned of Jesus in the Gospel of John? How does this relate to how you worship him?
  • Reflect: Which chapter was the most insightful for you in Jesus Is ____.? How did that impact your relationship with God?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 16
  • Reflect: What level of victory would you say you’re living in now as a Christian since reading Victory Over the Darkness? What areas have you seen growth in? Which areas do you want to continue to grow?

     Level B

  • Read Victory Over The Darkness chapters 9 – 13
  • Reflect: What Is the Most Impactful Chapter of Victory Over The Darkness? Why?
Level 3 Internship

Level 3 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read Psalm 23, Psalm 16, Psalm 84, and Psalm 103
  • Reflect: How did these passages relate to what you’ve learned of Jesus in the book of John? How does this relate to how you worship him?
  • Reflect: Which chapter was the most insightful for you in Jesus Is ____? How did that impact your relationship with God?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 16
  • Reflect: What level of victory would you say you’re living in now as a Christian since reading Victory Over the Darkness? What areas have you seen growth in? Which areas do you want to continue to grow?
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 16

     Plan B

  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapters 9 – 16
  • Reflect: How has your perspective of praise and worship changed since reading this book?
Level 4 Internship

Level 4 Internship:

     Plan A

  • Read Psalm 23, Psalm 16, Psalm 84, and Psalm 103
  • Reflect: How did these passages relate to what you’ve learned of Jesus in the book of John? How does this relate to how you worship him?
  • Reflect: Which chapter was the most insightful for you in Jesus Is ____.? How did that impact your relationship with God?
  • Read Worship Matters chapters 32
  • Read Simply Jesus and You chapter 16
  • Reflect: What level of victory would you say you’re living in now as a Christian since reading Victory Over the Darkness? What areas have you seen growth in? Which areas do you want to continue to grow?
  • Read The Power Of Praise And Worship chapter 16
  • Reflect: How does reading Essentialism relate to your relationship with God? How does it relate to your life as a whole? How does it relate to worship arts?

     Plan B

  • Read Essentialism chapters 11 – 20
  • Reflect: How does reading Essentialism relate to your relationship with God? How does it relate to your life as a whole? How does it relate to worship arts?
Topic #18 Discussion Topics

Final Assignments Due and Internship Series Reflection

Topics Journal and Reading Journal due. Have your interns submit their Topics Journal and Reading Journal to you for review. Aim for evaluating the comprehension of the course as a whole — that they are integrating and assimilating the information and applying it to their lives. Also, look to see how they are different as a result of the internship than when they started.

Worship Matters book review. Help your interns apply the extra learning they have done in the internship through a verbal or written book review. For a verbal book review, ask the interns to reflect upon the most meaningful content for them in each chapter and what it means practically for them in worship arts. Ascertain whether they attained a good grasp of the content in the book. For a written review, we recommend a format similar to this.

Worship Internship training overview.  How was the internship experience for those participating? What went well and what could be improved? Taking note of the insights given is a valuable step to growing in your program. We recommend a format similar to this.

Final group discussion. What are some of the big-picture highlights in the training series? Select key themes from the series topics and additional learning content and ask interns to reflect on their learnings.

Celebrate! Consider having the last part of the lesson serves as a time to celebrate together as a group what was learned during the internship series. Food is always good! Celebrating together helps keep your ministry area strong and continuing to grow – in effectiveness, relationships, and vibrancy.

Got questions? Just ask.