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        <title>Are you leading in a small church?</title>
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        <summary>If so, you're not alone. Almost half of the churches in North America are congregations of less than 250 people. In a church that size, chances are pretty good that you are a bi-vocational worship leader or a volunteer. The...</summary>
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            <name>David Gutekunst</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div>If so, you're not alone. Almost half of the churches in North
America are congregations of less than 250 people. In a church that
size, chances are pretty good that you are a bi-vocational worship
leader or a volunteer. The team behind WorshipTogether.com serves in
this capacity week-in and week-out, leading worship in our own
congregations of about 200 people.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>One of the main reasons we decided to launch the <strong>WorshipTogether.com Training Conference</strong> this year in the Kansas City area is to <strong>equip, engage and inspire</strong> you, the weekend warriors who give of yourselves each and every week.</div>
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<div>We'll have some dedicated classes focused soley on "building your
team from scratch" and "leading in a small church with limited
resources." Plus, every exhibitor and sponsor we've invited to the
conference has resources that are affordably priced and can make a big
difference in your ministry from day one.</div>
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<div><strong>We hope you'll <a href="http://conference.worshiptogether.com" rel="head over the conference site to learn more" target="_blank">head over the conference site to learn more</a> and <a href="http://www.itickets.com/events/235716/Lenexa_KS/WorshipTogether_Training_Conference.html" rel="register now for just $149" target="_blank">register now for just $149</a>!</strong></div></div>
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        <title>Free New Worship Songs!</title>
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        <published>2010-02-03T13:41:06-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-02-03T13:41:06-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Click here for free new worship songs and charts from Rick Altizer and his local church in Nashville, TN.</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Click <a href="http://www.lifeworshipmusic.com">here</a> for free new worship songs and charts from Rick Altizer and his local church in Nashville, TN.</p></div>
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        <title>Redefining Modern Worship</title>
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        <published>2010-02-03T09:26:24-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-02-03T09:26:24-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Check out this new article from CCM featuring several WorshipTogether artists http://www.ccmmagazine.com/digital/issue/2010/feb/pageflip.aspx</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Check out this new article from CCM featuring several WorshipTogether artists <a href="http://www.ccmmagazine.com/digital/issue/2010/feb/pageflip.aspx">http://www.ccmmagazine.com/digital/issue/2010/feb/pageflip.aspx</a></p></div>
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        <title>Vocal Artistry Training</title>
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        <published>2010-01-20T22:08:58-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-20T22:08:58-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Vocal Artistry Training Without a doubt, vocals are the most crucial element of a worship band or team. Yet when it comes to training and refining our craft, it's the easiest part to neglect. We are very excited that Tim...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>David Gutekunst</name>
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<div id="text51">Without a doubt, vocals are the most crucial element
of a worship band or team. Yet when it comes to training and refining
our craft, it's the easiest part to neglect.</div>
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<div>We are very excited that <strong>Tim Carson from Vocal Artistry will be with us at the WorshipTogether.com Training Conference in April</strong>. Tim is one of the best vocal coaches and instructors out there and <strong>if you come and attend his classes you will undoubtedly leave a better singer and vocal communicator!</strong></div>
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<div><strong><a href="http://www.itickets.com/events/235716/Lenexa_KS/WorshipTogether_Training_Conference.html" rel="Register now for just $129" target="_blank">Register now for just $129</a> - but hurry the rate goes up on January 31st!</strong></div></div>
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        <title>Brenton Brown added to WorshipTogether Training Conference!</title>
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        <published>2010-01-20T10:53:41-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-20T10:53:41-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Register today to get the best rate! http://conference.worshiptogether.com</summary>
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            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<p><a href="http://conference.worshiptogether.com">http://conference.worshiptogether.com</a>  </p></div>
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        <title>A Song for Haiti</title>
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        <published>2010-01-19T16:03:29-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-19T16:03:29-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Michael Gungor has written this prayer song for the people of Haiti. Feel free to pass it around. Download Song For Haiti</summary>
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            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Michael Gungor has written this prayer song for the people of Haiti. Feel free to pass it around. </p>
<p class="asset asset-audio at-xid-6a00e54f135c9988340120a7ee820c970b"><a href="http://blog.worshiptogether.com/files/song-for-haiti-1.mp3">Download Song For Haiti</a></p></div>
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        <title>Gungor // Beautiful Things EPK</title>
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        <published>2010-01-15T15:32:43-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-15T15:37:59-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Check out this video about Gungor’s new album, Beautiful Things, available February 16, 2010!</summary>
        <author>
            <name>David Gutekunst</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Check 
out this video about Gungor’s new album, <em><span style="font-style: italic;">Beautiful Things</span></em>, available February 16, 
2010!<br /></span></font></p>

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        <title>Calling All Worship Songwriters</title>
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        <published>2010-01-13T11:09:36-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-13T11:09:36-06:00</updated>
        <summary>If you're a songwriter, we really encourage you to come be a part of the WorshipTogether.com Training Conference April 12-14th in Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)! We'll have multiple breakout sessions that will help you understand the facets of commercial songwriting...</summary>
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            <name>David Gutekunst</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="http://blog.worshiptogether.com/.a/6a00e54f135c9988340120a7ce3fb9970b-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="E1263333465" border="0" class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a00e54f135c9988340120a7ce3fb9970b " src="http://blog.worshiptogether.com/.a/6a00e54f135c9988340120a7ce3fb9970b-800wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" title="E1263333465" /></a> If you're a songwriter, we really encourage you to come be a part of the <a href="http://conference.worshiptogether.com/" target="_blank">WorshipTogether.com Training Conference</a> April 12-14th in Lenexa, KS (Kansas City)!<br /> <br />We'll have multiple breakout sessions that will help you understand the facets of commercial songwriting and give you the opportunity to have your songs heard by some of your favorite worship leaders, industry insiders and the WorshipTogether.com team!<br /> <br />You'll leave with valuable insight and constructive criticism that will help you refine your craft, become a better melodic communicator and know that you've had your songs heard by the right people.<br /> <br /><strong><a href="http://www.itickets.com/events/235716/Lenexa_KS/WorshipTogether_Training_Conference.html" target="_blank">Register now for just $129!</a> But hurry, the price goes up on January 31st!</strong></div>
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        <title>Trying New Things</title>
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        <published>2010-01-11T10:33:13-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-11T10:33:53-06:00</updated>
        <summary>It's the beginning of a new year and many of us are evaluating last year and thinking about what lies ahead for 2010. No matter what your experience in trying new things has been in the past, don't give up....</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>It's the beginning of a new year and many of us are evaluating last year and thinking about what lies ahead for 2010.</p>
<p>No matter what your experience in trying new things has been in the past, don't give up. I try more new things that are not successful than are. It's in trying many new ideas that you'll find the 1 or 2 ideas that really make a difference.</p></div>
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        <title>What's Your "Singer Structure"?</title>
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        <published>2010-01-07T13:49:47-06:00</published>
        <updated>2010-01-07T13:49:47-06:00</updated>
        <summary>Worship teams take on endless configurations depending on church size, stage size, vision and other considerations. If you use a full band, then you probably have a basic rhythm section of guitar, bass, keys and drums. However, it gets more...</summary>
        <author>
            <name>Jimi Williams</name>
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<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Worship teams take on endless configurations depending on church size, stage size, vision and other considerations. If you use a full band, then you probably have a basic rhythm section of guitar, bass, keys and drums. </p>
<p>However, it gets more interesting when you start talking about singers. Your "singer structure" can vary, but probably falls into one of these categories:</p>
<p>1. "The Crowder" - In this structure the leader does all the singing except for the occasional shout out from one of the other band members. You can also chat back and forth with your band mate between songs "Letterman/Shaffer" style. If it's a guy leader, then all the dudes sing with him and the girls have to either screech out an octave above him or make something up on the fly. This is generally considered the coolest structure.</p>
<p>2. "The Tomlin" - In this structure the leader still does all the main singing, but there may be a back up singer of the opposite sex to sing harmonies and bring a balance of hormones to the platform. Praise team and choir people hate this structure. If you have 10 back up singers the rotation can get a little long. </p>
<p>3. "The United" - In this structure there are multiple lead singers who also sing back up and may or may not play an instrument. In this structure it's generally frowned upon for the keyboard player or the bass player to sing, and downright wrong if the drummer sings. It's also very favorable to have a hype man to wake everyone up on Sunday morning.</p>
<p>4. "The Walker" - In this structure there is one lead singer with a choir of back up singers. This is definitely higher maintenance than the "Crowder" or the "Tomlin" and will probably require a choir leader, someone to chart out vocal parts, and a wall to be knocked down in your worship center to make room for a choir loft. You'll need a sealed drum roomto isolate the choir mics or instead you could build a choir room out of plexiglass. It's also favorable to have a little R&amp;B flavor in your music.</p>
<p>5. "The Kitchen Sink" - In this structure you will need the following: A 12 piece band, multiple lead singers with instruments, multiple lead singers without instruments, a choir, a praise team, a platform the size of an airplane hanger, a digital mixing board with unlimited virtual channels and an endorsement from Shure to purchase all your mics. Monitoring will be a logistical nightmare and in the end the sound man will only put half the band and singers into the main mix. Also, you'll have to rent a banquet hall for your worship team Christmas party.</p></div>
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