Monday Morning Worship Leader

This is the weekly podcast for the worship leader. Hosted by John Francis, PhD, The MMWL discusses a concept: either spiritual, practical, or otherwise and ”a Good Word” at the end. ”A Good Word” focuses on a great book or timeless hymn. This podcast is presented from a free-worship perspective (Southern Baptist), but all are welcome to join in on the conversation.

Episodes

Nov 4, 2024

7 min

Have we replaced the power of prayer in worship?
have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Handbells, Really?

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

10 min

Are handbells relics of Baptist-past?
Maybe...Maybe not. Listen on!
Good Word: Creating and Maintaining the Church Handbell Choir, by John Francis
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Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Oct 7, 2024

10 min

How would you like to plan your year in an afternoon. Here you go. and don't forget:
Plan a day, once a day
Plan a week, once a week
Plan a month, once a week
Plan a year, once a year
(You don't need Planning Center Online to use this strategy)
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Sep 30, 2024

9 min

What do our forebears have to say about lighting during worship. We find out today on the MMWL!
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Simple

Sep 23, 2024

Sep 23, 2024

7 min

Simple...enjoy

Sep 16, 2024

11 min

The THIRTIETH podcast!
I was honored to give an ordination speech this weekend. I gave two charge to the worship leader that I would give to any worship leader. Enjoy!
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Sep 9, 2024

10 min

In this podcast John talks about the use of a Japanese business philosophy to slowly improve your worship ministry. Also in "A Good Word" John talks about a transformational book by Robert Morgan, 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know By Heart.
John has a blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
 

September

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

9 min

A busy month - Let's Explore!
Good Word: Exploring Jewish Tradition
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna

Aug 26, 2024

11 min

CAST is a helpful acronym for choosing songs in worship.
Good Word: Worship Evangelism
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna
 

Get Relationships!

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 19, 2024

10 min

Want to stay alive in ministry...this is key!!!
Good Word: Life is All About Relationships
I have a weekly blog at biblicaltrumpets.org.
Reach out via email: john@biblicaltrumpets.org
Announcer is Alayna
 

About John

John Francis has a PhD in Church Music/Worship Arts from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the Minister of Worship at Parkway Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri. John is married to Kimberly, a Parent Educator and father of two grown and married children. John also has three granddaughters.

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