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Worship Ministry Catalyst is a networking resource for worship leaders and worship team members. We have been around since May of 2008 and if you haven't yet joined the conversation, we invite you to come sit at the table!
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Where church leaders, techs, and creatives get practical tools and real talk to lead with excellence every Sunday. Hosted by the MxU team and special guests, we dive into worship, production, leadership, and everything in between.
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Send us a text 🚨When the only thing more contagious than a virus… is passive aggression in your team. The divine mystery of how people who love Jesus still manage to totally annoy each other. From side-eye during soundcheck to “accidental” reply-all emails, this episode dives into the beautiful mess of church staff dynamics. LISTEN to Branon Dempse…
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Download your free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit Get the free team night guide: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide Masterclasses for every position in worship ministry: https://getmxu.com/browse FREE RESOURCES 🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech …
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Churches Keep Wasting Thousands on Gear—Here’s What to Do Instead
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21:27Download your free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit Masterclasses for every position in worship ministry: https://getmxu.com/browse FREE RESOURCES 🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly): https://getmxu.com/resources IM…
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The System That Gets You 5 New Worship Volunteers
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12:22Download your free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit FREE RESOURCES 🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly): https://getmxu.com/resources IMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES 🎓 1,000+ Training Videos: https://getmxu.com/training…
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Why It's Hard to Build Volunteer Worship Culture
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20:22Download your free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit FREE RESOURCES 🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly): https://getmxu.com/resources IMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES 🎓 1,000+ Training Videos: https://getmxu.com/training…
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The REAL Skills You Need as a New Worship Team
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17:09Most people think worship team success is all about talent. It’s not. In this episode, we break down the five skills every worship team member actually needs — from spiritual depth to musical prep to leading with humility. Whether you're brand new or rebuilding team culture, this conversation will give you a blueprint that changes everything. Let’s…
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How to Lead Communion During Worship Sets (without falling off the rails)
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15:52Leading communion during worship isn’t just a transition — it’s a sacred moment that carries real spiritual weight. In this episode, Spencer and Nate unpack how to lead communion with clarity, reverence, and confidence. From choosing the right Scripture and setting the tone, to avoiding common pitfalls, you’ll get practical tips that help you lead …
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The Secret to ACTUALLY Engaging Your Congregation in Worship
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16:36If your church feels disengaged during worship, the problem probably isn’t your setlist — it’s the relationship gap between the stage and the seats. In this episode of the MxU Podcast, Spencer and Dillan break down why relational leadership before the first song is the real key to engagement. You’ll learn how to use the margin after soundcheck to c…
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#193 - Worship Teams Might Be the Most Spiritually At-Risk
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31:20Most worship teams don’t mean to drift spiritually. It just… happens. The rehearsals, the planning, the production—it’s all good until soul takes a backseat. In this video, we’re talking about why so many teams lose their spiritual edge (without even realizing it) — and how to change it before your team culture goes downhill. IMPORTANT LINKS • FREE…
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🎤🎙️ The Comparison Trap | Ep 4. Season 10
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48:58Send us a text Why do you think worship leaders and teams struggle so much with comparison? It’s easy to look at other churches, teams, or worship leaders and feel like we’re not measuring up. But comparison can rob us of joy, creativity, and even our calling. Join Branon Dempsey, Tony Guerrero & Rich Kirkpatrick for this deep discussion on the Com…
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#192 - How to Train Background Vocalists on Your Worship Team
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27:57How should you train background vocalists on your worship team? Most just tell them to “blend better.” Some talk about dynamics. Almost none address oversinging. But what if there was a better way to coach BGVs? Let us show you how. IMPORTANT LINKS • FREE Vocal Warmup Guide: https://getmxu.com/resources/vocal-warmup • The Essential Guide for Worshi…
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#191 - How to Build a Worship Team That’s Ready, Not Just Scheduled
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15:51Too many worship and tech teams rely on volunteers who feel underprepared and overwhelmed. When training is unclear or inconsistent, the result is burnout, frustration, and stalled growth. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This podcast gives you practical tools, systems, and real-life insight to resource your worship and tech volunteers with conf…
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☝️Handling Conflict, Creating Boundaries | Ep 3. Season 10
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50:19Send us a text 🤨Leading Worship is about leading people. This includes building up the church spiritually and building people relationally. But when it comes to complaints, confrontation, and criticism, how do you handle these situations to help you grow? 💪Join the conversation with Chariya Bissonette, Tony Guerrero, Rich Kirkpatrick, and Branon De…
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#190 - Rehearsals Don’t Have to Drain You
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22:57EQUIP YOUR WORSHIP & TECH VOLUNTEERS https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=podcast-rehearsals-don’t-have-to-drain-you FREE RESOURCES https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=podcast-rehearsals-don’t-have-to-drain-you 1,000+ TRAINING VIDEOS FOR WORSHIP & TECH VOLUNTEERS https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=podcast-rehearsals-don’t-have-to-drain-yo…
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🟢 The Green Room: Confidence Over Criticism (After the Service)
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19:35Send us a text You know, that moment when you reflect on every detail—the transitions, the song choices, and how you led. So amid the criticisms, where does your confidence go? While some may wrestle with self-doubt, here’s the truth: Worship belongs to Him, and therefore, the success of the service does not rest on your shoulders. Zoom Workshop Su…
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#189 - I stopped fighting my sound guy when I learned THIS
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19:40Upgrade your volunteer team with MxU MxU's TEAM NIGHT GUIDE (Free Download) SUNDAY TIMESAVERS (MxU Course)By MxU
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📆 Did They Decline?? | The Struggle of the Uncommitted | Ep. 2 Season 10
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52:36Send us a text “Hi Tony, Chariya has DECLINED for Sunday Morning” Struggling with team members who are uncommitted, habitually late, absent, or dissatisfied? Tune into the latest episode of the Worship Team Training Podcast, where we tackle these common challenges head-on. Discover practical strategies to foster commitment, punctuality, and satisfa…
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#188 - The Best Way To Run A Team Night For Your Church (Free Template)
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21:01Upgrade your volunteer team with MxU Successful Team Nights require intentionality and a little bit of planning. Dillan and Jeff talk through our suggestions for what makes a Team Night good, and how you can implement it in your next Team Night. MxU's TEAM NIGHT GUIDE (Free Download): Other Free Resources For Your Church: FREE FOH CHECKLIST: FREE A…
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🚷 Take a Break: Building Beyond Yourself | Ep 1. Season 10
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47:19Send us a text 🚷Take a Break: Building Beyond Yourself | Season 10 😱Welcome to Season 10, Episode! Worship leaders often pour everything into their ministry, but what happens when they’re asked—or told—to step back? Step Back to the Future: 🥳In this episode, we dive into the struggle of stepping away, the emotions that come with it, and how to find…
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Send us a text Life moves like the ocean. There are high tides and low tides, steady rhythms and sudden crashes. The space between the waves—the quiet, the stillness—matters just as much as the surges. Can you be comfortable in the uncomfortable? We live in a culture that glorifies the crest, the peak moments. The wins, the breakthroughs, the times…
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#187 - Stephen Sheppard: Why Your Church Isn't Elevation (And Doesn't Need To Be)
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29:09Get training for you and your team here In this episode, Shep dives into leadership, personal growth, and the challenges of serving in ministry. He shares insights from his journey at Elevation Church, discussing the importance of identity, relationships, and staying grounded in faith amidst the pressure to perform. We talk about avoiding compariso…
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#186 - This is Why Running Lyrics is SO HARD in Church
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15:59Get training for you and your team here Lyric operators are often viewed as having an 'easy' job in production, but if you've never tried it, you'll quickly realize how challenging it can be. Spencer and Chad Rose from Revelux dive into why running lyrics is deceptively difficult, and share tips on how to train your operators for smoother services.…
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Send us a text Leading worship transcends the present moment; it’s about carrying forward the story of God’s goodness with every note and lyric. His works lay the foundation of my praise. As a worship leader, it's easy to get swept up in the rhythm of the next song, the upcoming service, and the approaching Sunday. However, this verse calls me back…
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🟢 The Green Room: Finding Balance by the Spirit and Skill
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14:01Send us a text The Holy Spirit does not conform to our plans, the setlist, the click, or even our skills. He operates where He wills, often in surprising ways. Therefore, how do you stay in tune and create a balance so you don’t miss the moment? Zoom Workshop Support the show Join us on Threads, FB or Instagram: @worshipteamtraining Linktree https:…
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🟢 The Green Room: The Making of a Worship Leader
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14:15Send us a text Let’s take a time out. Being a worship leader is more than a role. It’s a calling. It’s not about the songs you choose or the notes you sing. It’s about pointing people to the One who is enthroned on high. “Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high.” —Psalm 113:5 The making of a worship leader is built through …
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🟢 The Green Room: God Doesn’t Keep Score in Worship
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6:14Send us a text Worship isn’t about production. It’s not about hitting every note perfectly or delivering a seamless set. It’s about the condition of your heart. Yet, as worship leaders, it’s easy to feel the pressure; but, God doesn’t keep score in worship. NEW WTT Site Coming! Follow from our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/worshipteamtraining Zoom Wo…
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🟢 The Green Room: The Freedom to Worship and Trust
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21:51Send us a text Branon shares the story of his recent tragedy and journey of healing. Recovery is hard. It’s slow and often frustrating. But it’s in this process that God works on us. He takes what’s broken and begins to heal it. For worship leaders, this process is powerful. When we recover from hardship, we learn to trust God more deeply. We see H…
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#185 - Every Worship Leader NEEDS to hear this: with Red Rocks Worship
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39:54We had the chance to sit down with the Red Rocks Worship crew during their album recording week in Denver CO this summer. Hear from their crew what makes RRW tick, and how spreading their ministry outside of the 4 walls of their church has come with its own set of challenges, but is all ultimately rooted in home. We just dropped FIVE courses with R…
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In this week’s episode of the MxU Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of authenticity within the church. What does it truly mean for a church to be authentic, and how can we discern the genuine from the performative? Join the guys as they explore the nuances of authenticity in worship and community life, discussing real-life examples and persona…
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#183 - Doing This for Free Might Not Always Work: Demystifying Church Streaming.
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24:51🎥 Demystifying Church Streaming 🌟 This is episode 183 of the MxU Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of church streaming, comparing Resi’s premium streaming service with free alternatives. Is it worth the investment? Join us as we explore the unique features, benefits, and potential pitfalls of both options. 📈 What You'll Learn: T…
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