Dan Wilt

30 LessonsWorship Leading

Dan Wilt on Worship

Dan Wilt On Worship

13 LessonsElectric Guitar

Gateway Worship God Be Praised (Electric Guitar)

Worship Team Director

12 LessonsWorship Leading

The Belfast Sessions

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The Doxology Anthem Series

6 LessonsSongwriting

10 Ways To Stir The Waters Of Your Creativity

Videos, Audio & Articles by Dan Wilt (1175)

The Sound Tech Cheat Sheet

Within 10 minutes before we run sound, all sound techs could use some quick reminders that will sharpen our expression for that set. The Sound Tech Cheat Sheet gives 7 quick, servant-hearted, at-a-glance reminders for all sound techs to run sound at the top of

Worship White Noise eBook

WORSHIP WHITE NOISE is a call for immediate change in the way the contemporary church (pastors, industry, colleges, songwriters, and more) sees worship. Could a renewed vision of worship enable the Church to produce the next Walt Disney, Coldplay, or Nelson Ma

The Elemental Life

THE ELEMENTAL LIFE (The Earth, Wind, Fire, And Water Of The Passionate Spiritual Life) ebook is a 4 session spiritual formation study for individuals and small groups. Voices like Bernard of Clairvaux, Dillard, Guyon and more. Drawing on these "element" metaph

Finding Strength In Loss: The Heart Doctor And The Gift Of Pain

Part of the 2 MINUTE WORSHIP ILLUSTRATIONS: STORIES & METAPHORS FOR MESSAGES series. Each audio illustration is a short story tool that can be used to inspire you as a leader, use as an illustration for a message, or put to music for a special event. Shared by

Does Public Prayer Have A Place In Worship?

Dan Wilt focuses on the place of public, corporate prayer in worship history. You'll reclaim again, in this essential Video, Audio, the role of the saints interceding together in corporate worship settings.

What Are Communion And Baptism Really All About?

Dan Wilt reflects on "physical actions" in worship, sometimes called "sacraments" or "symbolic actions." Communion (Eucharist) and Baptism are the focus, and powerful scripture references show us all the many rich meanings behind each of these powerful languag

How Does Space Affect Worship?

Dan Wilt recovers the role of places, buildings, environments, in gathered worship. In this essential Video, Audio, you will rediscover why places of worship move us, and draw us into places where we feel invited into worship.

What Is The Role Of Music In Worship History?

Dan Wilt expands on the powerful place of music in the life of the worshiper. Drawing on principles that apply to all types of music, this essential Video, Audio for worship leaders and worshipers reminds us of the gift that music is to the church.

What Role Does Visual Art Play In Worship History?

Dan Wilt takes us into the Sistine Chapel, and speaks on the power of the visual arts (and other non-musical arts) to create places of worship in the hearts and minds of those that gather. This essential Video, Audio on the worship language of art in worship h

Qualities Of A Great Worship Leader

Dan Wilt, M.Min addresses teaches on the qualities of a great worship leader. This video is an excellent "40 Minute Course" for training all your worship leaders in the heart and skills of effective leading.

How To Lead A Great Worship Band Rehearsal

Whiteboard Worship Training with Dan Wilt brings you tips and tools for making that dream rehearsal a normal experience. Tips of getting musicians to show up on time, preparing the team with music tools and starting and ending a satisfying rehearsal are all in

10 Fresh Ways To Empower Your Worship Team

In this free WorshipTraining Webinar, Dan Wilt looks at 10 Fresh Ways To Empower Your Worship Team. Building them in 1) Community, 2) Vision, 3) Skills, 4) Inspiration, and 5) Encouragement, with two fresh ideas in each category, is the way to move forward as

Holding Up The House: Why Values Matter In Local Church Worship

In this Webinar, Dan Wilt explores the reason talking about values is so vital in a local church worship ministry. It changes... everything.

Quick Study: Worship Leading

Introduction: A Dangerous Mission (2:22) View this video to get a feel for what we'll learn in this Quick Study. Every Sunday morning, a man or woman steps up behind a microphone, straps on their guitar, or gets up in front of the youth – to lead worship. Who

How To Transpose Songs Easily With A Band

Have you ever wished your band could quickly, and easily, transpose songs on the fly? Thousands of bands have learned the trick – the Nashville Number System. In this video, Dan looks at a simple variation on the Nashville Number System, and unveils a fresh wa

Worship Readings For Advent | Christmas | New Year | Epiphany

Worship Readings And Prayers, Volume 1: The Cycle Of Light (Advent | Christmas | Epiphany) provides you with poetic and prosaic readings for this first season of the Worship Year, packed with rich theology and scriptural integrity. Each reading is photocopy-re

Are You Living In Your Element?

DAN WILT, M.MIN. Earth, wind, fire and water. What are the real elements that make a life grow, blossom and inspire others along the journey?

How To Stream Your Worship Services Online

Want to start streaming your worship services? Today? Guest Kevin Weimer ( WorshipStream ) joins Dan Wilt to unpack how a small to medium-sized church can quickly get their services streamed online. Covers from "Why" a church would want to begin streaming thei

What Are The Instrument Roles In A Band?

Dan Wilt clarifies the different roles that different instruments play in band settings, and helps worship leaders and musicians think like arrangers when it comes to utilizing the different instruments available to us. An essential Video, Audio for all worshi

3 Powers Of Downbeat Time

It's Sunday morning, and rehearsal was supposed to begin at 8:00 am. Your electric guitar player shows up, as requested, at 8 on the dot – but then takes 20 minutes to set up his gear. Is there a better way to start rehearsal on time? You bet there is, and str

A Christmas Responsive Reading Video

Incarnation : A Christmas Responsive Reading Video Words by Dan Wilt, M.Min. Music and Art by Brad Inman DESCRIPTION: A new video tool for worship! Plug this short 3 minute video into your presentation software for a beautiful RESPONSIVE READING for gathered w

Quick Study: Worship Leading - Bonus Tools

Bonus Tool: How To Start A Worship Circle (4:38) Read about the Tool in the Study Guide. What is a "Worship Circle," and how can it change the way musicians play together and new worship leaders grow? (Requires an All Access Membership .) You're Finished! Grea

Quick Study: Worship Leading - Session 1

Session 1: Three Reasons We Lead Worship (6:03) Read Session 1 in the Study Guide. Why do you lead worship? It's a good question, and many worship leaders never take the time to answer it. Your answer might be, "I like it." Your answer might be "I was asked to

Quick Study: Worship Theology

Introduction: Worship Is Out Of The Box (2:00) View this video to get a feel for what we'll learn in this Quick Study. Why is understanding God to be the Creator, King, Trinity, and Savior so important for a worship ministry? How does knowing who God is affect

3 Word Lessons For Worship Leaders And Teams

A 52 week personal study tool for worship leaders and teams. Important lessons about worship leading, being a team member, and caring for our congregations as a worship leader are packaged in humorous, "3 Word Lessons." "Stack the Set," "Build the Body," "Play

A Dangerous Mission

Related Course Modules Introduction: A Dangerous Mission (2:22) Session 1: Three Reasons We Lead Worship (6:03) Session 2: The Character And Skills Of The Worship Leader (5:27) Session 3: Building Sets And Leading Bands (6:55) Session 4: Great Worship Leaders

Webinar: Planning For Thanksgiving Worship

In this free webinar, Dan Wilt walks us through key ideas in effective worship planning through the Thanksgiving season.

How To Lead A Great Rehearsal

Dan Wilt opens the door on how worship leaders and musicians can run effective rehearsals, that honor people's volunteer time and care for the great execution of the music before us. An essential Video, Audio for all worship leaders and worship team members, a

Why Do We Do What We Do?

Dan Wilt, M.Min. asks some honest questions of musicians, techs and those involved in worship ministry. Why do you do this? What are your motives? What is our calling together in worship ministry?

Quick Study: Worship Theology – Session 2

Session 2: Who Is The God We Worship? (10:33) Read Session 2 in the Study Guide. At the center of the universe, right now, is not a math equation, plasma, or "force." At the center of your life and mine, is a Person. How will reconnecting with God as Creator,

Welcome To The Essentials In Worship Course

Learn more about The Essentials In Worship Course with Dan Wilt

Quick Study: Worship History

Do a quick study on worship history today. You can do this video study in just one evening . We focus on the big question: What can our worship legacy teach us about how we worship today? Over 4 sessions, we'll unpack tips and ideas that will help answer that

Quick Study: Worship Leading - Session 2

Session 2: The Character & Skills Of The Worship Leader (5:27) Read Session 2 in the Study Guide. Are songs just words and melodies, or something more? If the worship leader is called to create a space in which God's people can respond to the love of God – unt

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Worship Tip #7: Steer The Ship

Why is the little phrase "Steer The Ship" a true Best Practice of effective worship leaders? Download the poster below to find out. Ever wish someone would distill the very best worship leader habits from a hundred conferences, books, and interviews – and woul

Creative Authenticity: Martin Smith And Delirious

In this interview across the ocean, Martin talks about the journey of Delirious, and the impact of authentic creativity on the world around us.

Advent Reflection: The Coming

In this free audio, Dan Wilt speaks about the seasonal expressions of worship and community devotional experience of Advent pointing us toward the Incarnation event of Christmas.

The Worship Songwriter's Toolkit

The Worship Songwriter's Toolkit is a PDF tool that includes notes and worksheets that will help you and your community grow as better songwriters. For Premium Members , this eBook is available as part of the Essentials in Worship Course with Dan Wilt . PDF do

How To Rehearse Intros & Outros (Webinar)

In this free WorshipTraining webinar, Dan Wilt gives you tips on how to start songs musically with confidence and appeal to the worshipping congregation plus practical ideas on how to create song outros that serve the need for flow in a worship set. Companion

Quick Study: Worship Leading - Session 3

Session 3: Building Sets & Leading Bands (6:55) Read Session 3 in the Study Guide. What are the 3 steps to building an effective worship set? How do we work with volunteer musicians to make a great sound, so a song can lead people to a place of meeting with Go

Quick Study: Worship Values

Introduction: The Metaphor Of The Stones (2:22) View this video to get a feel for what we'll learn in this Quick Study. What are the big stone "values" that should guide us as we seek to effectively lead people in worship – and to create disciples of Jesus at

Quick Study: Worship Leading - Session 4

Session 4: Great Worship Leaders (6:12) Read Session 4 in the Study Guide . What makes a "great" worship leader? (Requires an All Access Membership .)

Quick Study: Worship Ministry

Introduction: The Challenge Of Leading A Worship Ministry (2:08) View this video to get a feel for what we'll learn in this Quick Study. Overseeing a Worship Ministry is a challenging leadership task that requires insight and skill. How do we grow in our leade

7 Steps To Awesome For Sound Techs

Who sonically connects the worshippers? Who delivers the message through the media of faders, amps, and speakers? Who is on their game serving the worship experience through the blending and enhancement of sound? Maybe, just maybe, the Sound Techs. Part of the

How To Use Loops And Laptops In A Small Church

Whiteboard Worship Training with Dan Wilt digs into the role of loops (and their accompanying laptops) in a small church setting, and how to approximate sounds to create a sound that matches the context of your congregation.

Simple Carols: Christmas Songs And Carols Chord Charts

As a guitar and piano player, I needed a reliable pack of Christmas and Advent carol chord charts, already worked out for simple guitar or piano playing and for contemporary bands. I needed the carols in keys that worked for a group to sing along, and with all

Great Worship Leaders

GREAT WORSHIP LEADERS is a video that is part of the Essentials In Worship Leading Course, and captures the 5 elements that make a good worship leader grow toward greatness. See this video as part of the entire Essentials In Worship Course Series. Related Cour

7 Steps To Awesome For Drummers

Who locks in the tempo of the song? Who creates the textures and grooves? Who is on their game serving the worship experience through energetic, solid playing? Maybe, just maybe, the Drummers. Part of the 7 Steps To Awesome Series, download 7 STEPS TO AWESOME