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How To Minimize Or Prevent 5 Common Stress Points For The Church Piano Player - Part 1

How To Minimize Or Prevent 5 Common Stress Points For The Church Piano Player - Part 1

How To Minimize Or Prevent 5 Common Stress Points For The Church Piano Player - Part 1Kris Baines
Published on: 09/10/2025

It really is so important that we try, to the best of our ability, to minimize stress in our role, otherwise that becomes a distraction and hindrance to worship.

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5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 3

5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 3

5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 3Kris Baines
Published on: 02/10/2025

It's important to have congregational support as we lead the worship - we want to avoid a situation where only a few members of the congregation are singing, because the others don't know what's going on.

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5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 2

5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 2

5 Keys For Effective Congregational Support In Worship - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 25/09/2025

Worship leading should never be about you listening to me sing a song and play my instrument, joining in as you can, or about watching a worship band “perform”. Rather, worship leading is about doing what I can to support and serve you as the congregation, in recognition that you are the main instrument.

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The Unique Challenges And Blessings Of Playing With Other Musicians - Part 2

The Unique Challenges And Blessings Of Playing With Other Musicians - Part 2

The Unique Challenges And Blessings Of Playing With Other Musicians - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 11/09/2025

When a worship team or a group of musicians works well together, each loving the others with a Christ-like love, this can provide a wonderful depth of fellowship which reaps many benefits.

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