Simon Crowe 
Want to know the secret to great preaching? Here’s the undeniable truth: Great preachers aren’t simply born – they’ve developed certain qualities that make them great. Behind every powerful sermon stands a preacher who’s mastered the art of connection. They don’t just speak the Word of God; they bring it to life. These individuals aren’t mere speakers; they’re curators of … Read more
Looking to get a head start on the year ahead? I’ve got just the solution: The free 2024 Preaching Calendar. You can download the PDF version here. Or opt for the editable Google Sheets version here. Make a copy and adjust it as you like. This preaching calendar template is designed to inject intentionality into your preaching, take the stress … Read more
Outstanding worship leaders love serving God and His church. They’re driven by a profound desire to know God intimately and possess a special talent for orchestrating life-changing God encounters for others. But great worship leaders are made, not born. They learn from every experience and possess an insatiable hunger to improve and a relentless drive to grow – not just … Read more
Lights, camera, action! 💡🎥🎬 The stage is set, the crowd is buzzing and the worship team is ready to unleash their heavenly melodies. It’s showtime, baby! But you need more than just a run-of-the-mill church welcome speech and you can’t just make it up on the spot… No, no, no! You need a great church welcome speech that’s going to … Read more
Today I’ll guide you through the cream of the crop when it comes to online worship leader and worship team courses. I’ve done the heavy lifting, so you can steer clear of the not-so-great ones and save time and money. My recommendations stem from a whopping 100+ hours invested in buying, researching, and putting worship training programs to the test. … Read more
Leading worship is a humbling responsibility: You get to create moments where people have face-to-face encounters with God that touch hearts and change lives. However, knowing just what to say and which scriptures to share is an art. It can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. That’s why preparation is our secret weapon – whether it’s … Read more
Would you like to run your worship team rehearsals more effectively and with purpose? You can. The key? A well-crafted plan. Many worship leaders stumble into rehearsals without a clear roadmap and hope for the best. But as a worship team leader, you’re called to more than just hitting the right chords; you’re called to lead your worship team musically, … Read more
Thank you for planning what you’re going to say before leading worship this Sunday. This simple step alone sets you on a course to stand out from the crowd and steer clear of the all-too-common, “Let’s stand together and worship!” mantra that echoes in churches up and down the land 52 weeks of the year. In this guide, I’ll show … Read more
I get it. The weight of leading a church is immense. It’s a calling that demands our all. Back in 2014, I launched GrowChurch with the motto: “Grow yourself, grow your church.” Because, truth be told, our church’s growth is intertwined with our personal growth. Yes, you can do a stellar job welcoming visitors, have a systematic follow-up process, preach … Read more
What sets a good sermon apart from a truly unforgettable one? It’s the bottom line. A sermon’s bottom line is a compelling statement that encapsulates your core message and leaves a lasting impression on your congregation long after the preaching. It’s the statement that lingers, the key takeaway and the truth that sticks. The more memorable it is, the deeper … Read more