Music & Arts Resources

The Gospel

• Tim Keller Explains the Gospel

Prayer

• What We Should Pray For

Singing

• Vocal Exercises

• Why Do We Sing

• The Role of Singing in the Church

• Saved People Love to Sing

• Three Reasons Christians Sing

• Words of Wonder: What Happens When We Sing

• Jesus Sings

• Seven Biblical Reasons Why Singing Matters

• Science: Does Singing Make You Happy?

• How to Prepare Well

Excellence & Skill:

• https://worshipmatters.com/2019/10/03/my-debt-to-harold-best/ 

Leadership

• Marks of a Spiritual Leader

• The Work of a Christian Leader

• How to Endure in Ministry

Worship Leaders

• Is Worship Leader just Another Name for Performer?

• Can I Grieve the Holy Spirit When Leading Worship?

• What Does A Successful Worship Leader Look Like?

• Worship Leader – Your Primary Calling Is To Make Disciples

• Leading Your Band – Practical Ways To Shepherd Your Band

• 9 Things You Should Know About Christian Hymns 

• Prophetic Worship

• Spirit Led Worship | 3 Practical Ways You Can Follow The Spirit While Leading Worship

Books

• Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God

• True Worshipers: Seeking What Matters to God

• Doxology and Theology: How the Gospel Forms the Worship Leader

• The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams

• Rhythms of Grace: How the Church's Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel

• Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the Arts

• The Stories We Tell: How TV and Movies Long for and Echo the Truth

• Culture Care by Makoto Fujimura

• M&A Bookstore

Liturgy

• PRDX Liturgy 101

• Thoughts on Call to Worship

• 5 Questions We Should Ask About Our Liturgies

Band/Instrumentalists

• How to Prepare Well

• Setting Vision for Your Band

• 5 Essential Characteristics of Worship Musicians

• How to Get The Most Out of Your Rehearsal

• Keys (Live Underscoring-Atmosphere)

• Nord: Pad/Key Split Options

• Nord: Using Live Mode

• Nord: SOUNDS and LAYERS - Beginners Guide

• Nord: How to Morph Controls

• Nord: How to Split Sounds

• Keys: Playing with a Band

• Worship Keys Masterclass 1

• Worship Keys Masterclass 2

• Keys Tutorials

Scripture Reading

• Gospel of Mark (Performed by Max McLean) - YouTube - YouTube

Theory

• Worship Initiative: Nashville Numbers

• Sweetwater: Nashville Numbers Overview Explanation

• Modes Explained

• Free Berklee Intro to Music Theory Course

Creativity

• Creative Collaboration at Paradox 

• Creativity is Rooted in Creation

• Creativity Matters to Christ

• New Creation Matters

Songwriting

• 3 Tips for Songwriting from John Newton's Hymn Writing

Tools

• All PCO Service Tutorials: 

  • Overview & Training: https://pcoservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/200765784

  • Training (Getting Started):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9l1uZHkjj8

  • Music & Media Teams Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqPzDf60oqA

  • Mobile App Download Link: https://planning.center/apps/ 

  • Scheduling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xtx7cXAAN0

  • Teams & Positions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5m_nmshLA4 

• Asana Tutorials: Project Management

  • Training: https://asana.com/guide/get-started/begin/quick-start

  • Basics Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3WkgVpv1Zk&list=PLJFG93oi0wJDMccrrEbbZha0v64Jo63K8&index=17

  • Mobile App Download Link: https://asana.com/apps/asana

• Proficient in Asana

  • Training: https://asana.com/guide/team/onboard/change-management-strategy

  • Mobile App Download Link: https://asana.com/apps/asana

• Active in Slack: Team Connectivity

  • Training: https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/115004071768-What-is-Slack-

  • Training (Overview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xsU4wbbuRY&index=2&list=PLWlXaxtQ7fUb1WqLJDqJFGQsAXU7CjoGz

  • Training (Communicating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMHg25-z6yg&index=4&list=PLWlXaxtQ7fUb1WqLJDqJFGQsAXU7CjoGz

  • Training (Messaging): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsX8V4hzENo&index=5&list=PLWlXaxtQ7fUb1WqLJDqJFGQsAXU7CjoGz

  • App Download Link: https://get.slack.help/hc/en-us/articles/201746897-Slack-apps-for-computers-phones-tablets