What a privilege to come into the Presence of God to offer Him thanks, praise, gifts, and worship.
Sing to the Lord a new song! Our Redeemer lives! He reigns! The earth is His! All praise is due Him! Sing songs of praise & exalt His Name!
What a blessing to lead people in worshiping the Lord! How glorious He is! I love Jesus with all my heart, so to help people come into God’s Presence and see their faces beaming with joy and love for their Savior….WOW! There are no words to say!
How I Started Leading Worship
I am surrounded by worshipers in my home and local church. They are expressive in times of worship with bright happy smiles on their faces. But, my favorite thing is how they are devoted to the Lord in their daily lives, striving to have daily Quiet Times, memorize Scripture, obey His commands, love people, and boldly share the Good News about Jesus.
It is so easy to lead worship at Powerline. No one ever wants to stop! I have been leading worship since 2001, when my husband, Mike asked me to substitute for him for 2 months. When the 2 months were over, he asked me if I could continue to lead worship at church. I have been doing it ever since. It has been wonderful, terrible, challenging, breathtaking, hard, and amazing. I love it! The Lord has taken me way out of my comfort zone, humbled me, and instructed me with so much patience.
He brought me skilled musicians and singers who work hard to prepare to lead worship with me each week. However, my favorite thing about my worship team is that they walk with Christ in radical, committed way. Their lives are laid down for the Gospel. It is a tremendous privilege to lead worship with the Powerline Worship Team and I am so thankful that they put up with me!
I don’t have all the answers, but can share the simple things the Lord has shown me over the past 20 years.
Lead Worship in a Small Group
Worship transforms lives! Leading worship in a small group is not complicated. It starts with a heart to worship the Lord and help others to worship too. Learn worship, leadership, and music principles that will help you to be effective in leading your small group members to worship their Heavenly Father.
Lead Worship in a Local Church
Worship honors Christ and ushers in His Presence of God. What does it take to lead worship in a local church? What beats in the heart of a worship leader? How do you choose songs? How do you build a team of worshipers? How can you inspire the congregation to focus on Jesus and exalt Him? Meredith answers these questions and more.
The Secret Life of a Worshipper
When the music fades and the sound system is turned off and you are all alone with Jesus, who are you? Are you a worshiper of the the True and Living God or do you stand off on the sidelines? Meredith shares ways to draw closer to the Lord through worship, prayer, and reading the Bible expectantly.
Lead a Worship Team Effectively
Leadership is always a challenge, but leading a group of musicians and singers is an adventure! Learn ways to choose members and build a team that are worshipers first, musicians second. Balance seeking the Lord with seeking musical excellence. Build a relational team that has healthy relationships with the Lord and one another. Meredith shares how to work through conflict, battle pride, and walk in true humility with one another.
Let the Gifts Flow in Worship
You are leading worship and the Holy Spirit begins to stir people’s hearts. Someone wants to share a Scripture, someone wants to share a word of encouragement, and another person has a prophetic word. How do you leave room for the Holy Spirit to move in a worship time that is orderly? Learn to support the pastor or small group leader during worship time so that everyone is built up and encouraged in the walk with the Lord.
God's Songwriters
Since ancient times, men and women have written songs for the glory of God. Learn about Moses, Frances, Miriam, Charles, David, Martin, Fanny, John, Gregory, Johann, and others who have written songs that we still sing today. These songwriters serve as a model for us today as we strive to live holy lives of complete devotion to Jesus.
Vocal Workshop
(w Jennifer Rose Curtis & Marla Stevens)
God gave a us a voice to worship Him, so why not build on the gifts He has given us? Interested in learning the basics of singing? We will share practical vocal tips such as breathing, support, control, and relaxing. Learn how to focus and improve your pitch and tone. You will learn daily exercise routines that will drastically improve your vocal technique so you can give the Lord your best!
God's Worship Registry
When you go to a wedding you bring a gift. If you really want to bless the bride and groom, you find a present from their wedding registry.
When it comes to worship, we are bringing an offering to the Lord. The best way to choose a gift is to take a look at God’s worship registry. It’s right there in His Word.
Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
Gratitude ushers us into the Presence of God. Meredith shares ways to cultivate thankfulness in your own heart and the hearts of those you lead in worship.
The Secret of Joy-Filled Living
Why do we struggle with frustration, anger, and discontentment? Can we experience joy in the middle of trials and difficulties? How do we find joy when the path gets bumpy or boring? Meredith shares life-changing principles that will help you see life’s challenges from a different perspective and impart hope for the future!
As Christians, joy is our birthright. No one can steal it from us, but we can discard it. Hold on to your joy and experience life more abundantly. Meredith will share principles of thankfulness, praise, and keeping an eternal perspective in this workshop. You will be encouraged!
