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Re: 9 Things I Wish Worship Leaders Didn’t Say

Gary Durbin — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 07:42:59 -0000

Hopefully, pastors like this send any prospective worship leaders they hire a link to articles they write, like this. It would give them a warning to the scrutiny that awaits them.

Re: Sunday Setlists & Meredith Andrews Contest

Gary Durbin — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 20:15:10 -0000

I was on vacay today, but my church did...

-Here for You
-God Be Praised
-Jesus We Love You

Re: 3 Keys to Choosing Great Worship Songs

Gary Durbin — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:32:55 -0000

I would also add that every church is different. I've been in 3 different churches in ministry, and each one has a different library of songs. The few that have crossed over to each church for me are those timeless songs that seem to touch a chord everywhere. I look for those kind of songs more than anything.

Re: 3 Keys to Choosing Great Worship Songs

Gary Durbin — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:27:42 -0000

Thanks Don...I hear what you're saying. I do believe there are exceptions to this, but not that many. We have to remember that corporate worship isn't about doing good songs. It's about leading our church to worship the Lord. I think my point of view is an attempt towards balance. There are a lot of churches that are using songs that are not singable for the average person. The problem is not that we're dumbing down too much. The problem is the focus can be on music more than people. Just because songs are easy to sing does not mean they're not good. In my experience, songs that are not singable can turn your crowd into spectators, instead of being engaged and singing. I'm a songwriter, so I love good songs with complicated melody lines, but they're generally not always conducive to corporate worship. I hope you hear my heart...I'm not always right, but this is my heart. Thanks again for the comment.

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Remedies for the Christmas Hangover

Gary Durbin — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:08:14 -0000

That's a great song, Karen. Thanks for sharing!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Church Sex Symbols

Gary Durbin — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:18:46 -0000

Thanks Randy...I loved those signs, as well. Great reminders.

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Church Sex Symbols

Gary Durbin — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:17:54 -0000

Thanks Eddy!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TALKING

Gary Durbin — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 13:55:14 -0000

Truth…thanks man.

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TALKING

Gary Durbin — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 13:07:45 -0000

Thanks man. True, true. For your third point, I would agree, if you're in a smaller church. I'm in a church of 1,000 with 3 services, and I would say, for me it's more like 75% teaching on stage. The opportunity for off stage teaching is naturally much lower. I rely on small groups and discipleship for that and that's a small percentage, but a healthy process, as well.

Re: “The Local Church Is Dying!!!” and a few other myths we tell ourselves to make us feel like little saviors.

Gary Durbin — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:55:15 -0000

true, excellent and inspiring words. thanks for the reminder. who do we think we are? :)

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 23:25:33 -0000

Most definitely! Thanks Luke!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:49:31 -0000

I'm not sure I'm as systematic as this list appears, but I try to keep these things in mind as much as possible. Thanks Joel!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:48:18 -0000

So true...I love theming services and supporting the message with worship. Thanks David!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:48:24 -0000

Thanks Bobby!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:46:32 -0000

indeed....you gotta know when a song doesn't catch. That's happened less and less as I've got better at these points. Thanks man!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Worship Leading Tips: TEACHING A SONG

Gary Durbin — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:45:37 -0000

Yeah...that's a great method. I do that, especially if i'm gonna teach a song in the future. Thanks!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: More than Just a Worship Leader

Gary Durbin — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:21:10 -0000

Thanks man. Great verse.

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: More than Just a Worship Leader

Gary Durbin — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:20:42 -0000

That's awesome. Mentoring is so huge!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: More than Just a Worship Leader

Gary Durbin — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:20:07 -0000

Totally. That's basically what I'm saying. I want to pastor people even as I lead worship. Thanks for the comment!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: More than Just a Worship Leader

Gary Durbin — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:26:14 -0000

Thanks Rich!

Re: Gary Durbin Blog: Who's the Worship Leader?

Gary Durbin — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:45:29 -0000

yeah...thanks man. For me it's about worship and discipleship. Thanks for the comment!

Re: Sunday Setlists #253

Gary Durbin — Mon, 27 May 2013 00:13:56 -0000

Lot of "H" songs today: http://www.garydurbinblog.c...

Re: Sunday Setlists #251

Gary Durbin — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:57:20 -0000

Sunday Setlist from Orchard Church: http://www.garydurbinblog.c...

Re: Sunday Setlists 248

Gary Durbin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:18:01 -0000

Here's mine...we did a new one: http://www.garydurbinblog.c...

Re: Featured Song: Glorious by Trent Smith

Gary Durbin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:53:00 -0000

Great song!