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Music Review: Gangai Victor “The New Song”

What an amazing time in history to be a follower of Jesus Christ, pursuing the Great Commission – to go into all the world and make disciples. Through the amazing technology of the world wide web, it’s never been easier for believers from all over the world to discover and build relationships with like minded people.

One connection I’ve been blessed to make recently is with Ganagi Victor, a worship leader, songwriter, blogger (Votive Praise) , and worship ministry trainer from Chennai, India.

Since my recent mission trip to Sri Lanka, I’ve been very interested in what God is doing in that part of the world. So I am delighted to introduce his first solo worship project “The New Song”

He is a thoughtful psalmist with a calm soothing sound. I was initially a little surprised it was in English with a western sound, but his anointing and heart are displayed in this pleasant personal worship soundtrack. Continue Reading…

Top 20 Posts of 2012

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I was pleasantly surprised when reviewing our year-end stats. People are finding the content I hope is “evergreen” and most helpful!

We had blog readers from 144 countries!

In 2012, there were 141 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 304 posts.

The highest ranked articles were in the categories of worship theology and practical advice. Some of the “most popular” were written before 2012.

The 20 posts are ranked according to the most WordPress Stats page views.

Top 20 Blog Posts of 2012

  1. What Is Worship? 3 Organizing Scriptures
  2. Misty Edwards: Worship is A Real Conversation with God
  3. Planning Powerful Worship Sets  - - [Also republished on TheWorshipCommunity.com]
  4. Seven Longings of The Human Heart [Worship & Psychology Prt 4]
  5. Ultimate Guide To The Best New Years Motivational Blog Posts
  6. Be A Voice, Not An Echo
  7. Actions And Attitudes: 10 Hebrew Words for Praise & Worship
  8. Worship & Psychology: Tony Robbins 6 Human Needs [Pt 3]
  9. 12 Super Practical Tips for Worship Leaders Starting Out  - – [Also republished on TheWorshipCommunity.com]
  10. How to Practice the Presence of God with Psalming
  11. Guidelines to Evaluate A Worship Service: Questionnaire (Pt 2)
  12. Practical Theology of Worship: Landing Page
  13. When Are You Too Old To Lead Worship ?
  14. Worship and Psychology [Part 2]
  15. How to Develop a Worship Ministry: 6 Key Concepts
  16. The Best Worship Leading Advice I Ever Received - – [Also republished on TheWorshipCommunity.com]
  17. 3 Biblical Principles for Goal Setting
  18. How Do You Know If You’re Called To Lead Worship?
  19. Why Give Thanks?
  20. The Standard Answer

One of my personal favorites that didn’t have the stats is The Worship Leader As Shepherd, also republished on TheWorshipCommunity.com

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Video Interview with David Santistevan, Allison Park Worship “Undying Love”

I’m thrilled to share with you a great new worship CD by Allison Park Worship “Undying Love.”  They are led by uber worship blogger David Santistevan. David is  Creative Arts Pastor at Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, PA.

This is their first project and it’s probably the most sophisticated debut church worship project I’ve ever heard. Take a blend of Mumford & Sons, Gungor, Hillsongs and Jesus Culture – mix in unique, creative arrangements with powerful lyrics and you’ve got “Undying Love”

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Missions Benefit Concert Recap

Our first annual ever missions benefit concert was well attended

Our first annual ever missions benefit concert was a success!

Well Saturday night we held our first ever annual missions fund-raiser “An Evening To Benefit Wholehearted Worship Worldwide.”

A major purpose of the evening was to create a context where our far flung supporters and interested persons could assemble and connect.

It was a gathering of friends old and new. And a very special night.

Twelve, yes 12,  of my musico amigos served as special guest artists sharing the “entertainment” with moi. I loved sharing the stories – some humorous, some tender – about each of them.

Especially moving for me and Ivalene was the encouragement were received to continue serving the Lord on missions opportunities to under-resourced nations. I have many invitations for 2013 including Serbia, Romania, Africa, Asia  and Latin America. We also hope to raise enough that Ivy and I can serve together in eastern Europe at SOZO and Romania next year.

Here’s the program:

  • Rob Still

    • Welcome & vision “Here’s What We’re Doing and Why”
    • I Need You Every Hour
    • Send Me
  • Casey McGinty

    • Enter In
    • Psalm 23
I love Casey McGinty's songs!

I love Casey McGinty’s songs!

  • Cathy Heiser & Mike Folsom

    • Faithful
    • You Are Holy God
Cathy & Mike singing "Faithful", Cathy's song You Are Holy God is one of my favorites.

Cathy & Mike singing “Faithful”, Cathy’s song You Are Holy God is one of my favorites.

  • Cathy Heiser & Randy Morgan

    • Morgan & The Tramps story (Randy)
    • Shower The People
Cathy & Randy & moi had a Morgan & The Tramps Moment: "Shower The People"

Cathy & Randy & moi had a Morgan & The Tramps Moment: “Shower The People”

  • Jennifer Martin

    • “Glory To You” with
    • Ivalene Still & Rachel Mello teaching Hand Motions from Sozo Children’s School of Worship
Jennifer Martin "Glory To You" with Ivalene & Rachel teaching the hand motions.

Jennifer Martin “Glory To You” with Ivalene & Rachel teaching the hand motions.

  • Randy Morgan:

    • Ministry Vision Presentation & Testimonial
    • Rob & Randy sing
    • Ez Az A Nap / Aceasta E / A New Anointing (This is The Day)
  • Anthony Skinner

    • Your Love Never Fails – duet with moi
    • Don’t Give Up The Love
    • Tall Angels
"Your Love Never Fails" Anthony Skinner w/ Rob Still

“Your Love Never Fails” Anthony Skinner w/ Rob Still

  • Jeremy Drinkwine

    • “James Dean” – a fabulous song!
Jeremy Drinkwine

Jeremy Drinkwine brought one of the best songs of the night: “James Dean”

  • Jonathan Riggs

    • I’ve Got Your Back
"I Got Your Back" with Jonathan Riggs

Hamming up “I Got Your Back” with Jonathan Riggs

  • Fred Heumann

    • Ministry Vision, Testimonial,  Challenge & Prayer
    • Fred is on the Rob Still Ministries, Inc Board of Directors
Fred Heumann shared our vision and prayed for the ministry

Fred Heumann shared our vision and prayed for the ministry

  •  Rob Frazier

    • I’m Free
    • He Is All You Need
Rob Frazier rocked it on "Freedom Song"

Rob Frazier rocked it on “Freedom Song”

 

Master tunesmith Rob Frazier shares "He Is All You Need"

Master tunesmith Rob Frazier shares “He Is All You Need” on the keys

  • Travis Birch

    • Love Will Hold Us Together

 

Travis Brich "Hold Us Together"

Travis Brich “Hold Us Together” is a staple at HFUMC

  • Trevor Mathiesen & Darci Wantiez

    • Honor & Majesty
Trevor Mathiesen, Darci Wantiez "Honor & Majesty"

Trevor Mathiesen, Darci Wantiez “Honor & Majesty”

  • Kimber Terry

    • Kimber’ Song
Kimber Terry & Friends

Kimber Terry & Friends

  • Jillian Harding & Rebeka Davis

    • The Earth Is Yours
Jillian Harding, Rebekah Davis, long time friends and staff for my Rock-n-Worship Camp

Jillian Harding, Rebekah Davis, long time friends and staff for my Rock-n-Worship Camp

  • Rob & Worship with Alan Terry, Jillian, Rebekah & Trevor

    • The Forerunner
    • The Jesus La La Song
Alan Terry on the djembe joined Trevor, Jillian and Rebekah as we ended with a worship jam party

Alan Terry on the djembe joined Trevor, Jillian and Rebekah as we ended with a worship jam party

 A BIG “Thank You” to these seen but not heard

Brad & Davey McKelvey - thanks for the poster Brad!

Brad & Davey McKelvey – thanks for the poster Brad!

 

David Terry awesome audio engineer and Kimber's dad. THANKS DAVID !

David Terry awesome audio engineer and Kimber’s dad. THANKS DAVID !

 

Our good friends Lindsey & Susan Williams

Our good friends & prayer warriors Lindsey & Susan Williams

 

Marsha Van Wyke - baked us some awesome homemade cookies!

Marsha Van Wyke – baked us some awesome homemade cookies!

By the way, have you heard about my next missions trip to Sri Lanka? Read about it here. 

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Book Recommendation: The Worship Songwriter by David Santistevan

Are you a songwriter? Interested in writing songs?

Well, I’m delighted to recommend a new book by my friend and uber worship blogger David Santistevan“The Worship Songwriter: A Step by Step Guide to Crafting Your Best Worship Songs”

For many years I’ve been teaching songwriting all over the world and I’m always interested in resources for that purpose. Continue Reading…

Leaving a Legacy: Through The Bible Radio & J. Vernon McGee

I found an old, long lost friend on-line. What an age we live in!

It’s Through The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

I used to listen to J. Vernon McGee’s radio broadcast back in Maryland when I was a young believer in the early 80′s.

I’m a country boy at heart. Dr. McGee’s Texas twang and common sense, folksy bible exposition hooked me to become a regular listener.

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“Why Holiness Matters” Interview With Tyler Braun

I’ve been very blessed to connect with next generation thought leaders like Jeff Goins (Wrecked) and Tyler Braun (Why Holiness Matters) . These guys are a voice for the Millennial generation.

[Video] Tyler Braun Interview

I recorded this interview with Tyler Braun (author, blogger, & worship leader) shortly after my Rock-n-Worship Camp and before my Balkans missions trip,

Tyler’s  book  Why Holiness Matters is must reading not only for 20-somethings, but for worship folks too. His perspective  on “Holiness” is fresh and cuts straight to the heart. This is not the same old recycled dogma and regurgitated thinking of much religious ideology. I found his insights to be invigorating and inspiring.

In this session, Tyler and I talk about the following: Continue Reading…

Recording Jeff Goins “Wrecked”

I just finished recording the audio book version of “Wrecked” with author Jeff Goins. This is the second audio project we’ve collaborated on. He’s a thought leader for the next generation. It’s an honor and pleasure to work with him.

Wrecked: When A Broken World Slams Into Your Comfortable Life is a fabulous book and I  recommend it. There’s more info and a link to free stuff below.

VIDEO: My Reflections from the Wrecked sessions:

Worship changed my life and, I’ve been “Wrecked”  for several years now. One way I’ve been wrecked is through missions.

In a few days I’ll leave on a missions trip to eastern Europe sharing the gospel and teaching about worship in Serbia and Romania. This will be my twelfth consecutive year serving on short term missions.

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Book Recommendation: “Platform: Getting Noticed In A Noisy World”

I’ve had several conversations lately with music artist friends about increasing their reach.

One resource I highly recommend is the new book by Michael Hyatt, “Platform: Getting Noticed In A Noisy World”. The ideas in this book apply to a wide range of communicators, that would include Continue Reading…

A Good Book For Good Friday

Every once in a while I’m invited to review books, CD’s and other worship resources.

I’d like to recommend a short but profound little e-book Eight Words by Jon Nichol. Jon runs the Worship Team Coach.com website.

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More Worship Blogs & Resources [Part 2]

In my Worship Blogger Roundup  - Part 1, we featured some of My Favorite Worship Bloggers .

In this article we’ll continue the theme, some are quite well known, others not so.

Great Worship Blogs & Resources

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Worship Bloggers Roundup [Part 1]

There’s a lot of worship bloggers out there. Here’s a list of ones that I read and recommend in no particular order. Some have large followings, some less audacious. These are the cats in the RSS feed of my Google Reader.  All have something of value to offer.

My Favorite Worship Bloggers (Part One)

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