John BolininCBU Worship StudiesTrinitarian Worship — all Three, or not all three, that is the question!As a worship leader, at times I serve as a pastor, minister, servant, musician, counselor, team leader, administrator, teacher, as well as…Aug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesWhy Worship Leaders Don’t REALLY Need Good TheologyOk, now that I have your full attention, let me begin by saying that in almost every field and profession, a person must learn not only…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesPentecost — Happy Birthday Church!God has placed in the heart of mankind a unique tension between longing for the familiar and the anticipation of new. Take the seasons for…Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesFive Elements to Remember When Planning a ServiceAs a leader in worship, I plan hundreds of services every year. It could be the normal Sunday worship service, funeral, wedding, concerts…Mar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesB is for Believer’s BaptismOne of my favorite moments in the church I serve might surprise you. It doesn’t have anything to do with music (shocker, I know!), but it…Feb 28, 2020Feb 28, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship Studies3 ROLES THE HOLY SPIRIT PLAYS IN WORSHIPThe work of the Holy Spirit in worship is a cross between mystery and majesty. There are different understandings in Christian…Feb 28, 2020Feb 28, 2020
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesFor Christ’s Sake, Stop Recruiting Volunteers!There is a concept that seems to rule and reign in church leadership today, especially in worship departments, and that is the idea of…Dec 3, 2019Dec 3, 2019
John BolininCBU Worship Studies3 Tools for Time-ManagementThere are so many wonderful tools out there today to help us with our time, energy, communications, and management. There are also many…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesKing of Kings by HIllsong Worship3 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Song for Your CongregationOct 14, 2019Oct 14, 2019
John BolininCBU Worship StudiesHymn Reflection: Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyThe German hymn writer, Joachim Neander, did not live a very long life, at least by our standards today. He was only 30 years old when he…Sep 25, 2019Sep 25, 2019