Simple Church Music

Julie Ouellette
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Simple Church Music

We believe that any sized music ministry team can be effective in their local church. We understand the challenges of ministering week-in and week-out with limited time and resources. Our mission is to encourage and equip music teams of smaller, Spirit-filled churches with tools and inspiration. By listening to other music ministers speak about their experiences and how they've dealt with difficulties, we hope to give you new ideas and motivation to help get your team to the next level!

Episodes

  1. 12/15/2023

    Songs We STILL Do!

    Do you find yourself feeling the pressure to always be doing the "latest and greatest" new song? Do you feel embarrassed to share your song list (at times) because you think you will be deemed "out of touch?" On today's episode, I have a great panel discussion about songs that are still speaking to our churches, why they're still working, and how to think about our song selection in general. Note: We specifically excluded hymns from our discussion. We feel hymns are timeless classics and almo...

    1 hr

  2. 09/19/2023

    Christmas Ideas for the Smaller Church Music Ministry

    Christmas.... When you're in music ministry, Christmas often involves learning special music, extra practices, and special programs. Today on the Simple Church Music Podcast, my guests, Angie and Elenee share how they've navigated the Christmas season in their smaller churches. Hear this: you have permission to do what works for your church in this season! I hope that you receive the message through this episode that "effective music ministry" looks different in different church contexts...

    57 min

  3. 08/29/2023

    Creating Culture + Remembering Our Purpose with Landon

    In this episode, Landon brings us all back to square one by helping us to remember our purpose. This is one of the strategic ways that he continuously creates culture within his music team....and it pays off, big time! Landon also shares some really practical, easily actionable tips to help make your music ministry run more smoothly and be more effective.Resources Mentioned on the PodcastSomething Has to Break / Believe for It Mash-upAnything is PossibleThis PlaceSee a VictoryThe Landon Spann...

    1h 6m

  4. 08/18/2023

    Efficient and Effective Music Ministry

    Do you often feel like you are working hard in your ministry but still feel ineffective? Do you worry that there is simply not time enough to really have a thriving, effective music ministry? One word: SIMPLIFY!In this episode, I share a clip from a recent music workshop where I presented. While so much more could be said on the topic, I made a case for being efficient with time and energy while still having an impactful music ministry in your local church. Be blessed!Song that was Refe...

    27 min

  5. 06/20/2023

    Don't be Afraid to Fail with Michael

    On this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I talk with Michael about:Investing in peopleSeasons of learningLeading by exampleUsing visualization to help with appropriate song selectionHow failing creates a learning opportunity like nothing elseHow God is able to move in our imperfection and brokennessLearning to lean on others - even while they are still growingNot being afraid to fail!Songs Michael mentioned:Joy is Coming - Todd GalberthChild of God - Draylin YoungNew Name Written D...

    50 min

  6. 05/17/2023

    Strategic Planning for Growth with Andrea

    On this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, my guest, Andrea, and I talk about:learning the different "languages" of different instrumentsmethods for training new musiciansinvesting in your teambeing intentional in every area of music ministryhow to select songs to make your team successfulstrategies for planning your sets very far in advancethe importance of being intentional with creating culture within your music ministryhow you have to learn to plan and act like the size of church...

    1h 9m

  7. 05/03/2023

    Choir in a Small Church + Picking Songs that Move with Crystal

    In this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I speak with Crystal from North Carolina, and we discuss:starting a choir in a small church and its potential impact on your churchhow "sink or swim" is sometimes the motivation to learnhow to create a more full musical sound using loops and trackschoosing songs that move peoplethe importance of prayer in the life of a music team membernot comparing ourselves to other churches or other music departmentsResources Mentioned on the Episode:Loop...

    49 min

  8. 04/19/2023

    Embracing Generational Differences + The Worship Workshop with Theresa

    On today's episode of the Simple Church Music podcast, my guest, Theresa, and I discuss:some challenges we face with smaller music teamsthe need to constantly reinvent and be flexibleThe Worship Workshop (this is amazing!)using respect (and humor!) to embrace generational differences within your teamgiving space for members of your team to grow in their unique giftshow guided listening can be an efficient and effective use of rehearsal timelearning to trust your teamremembering that God fills...

    54 min

  9. 04/05/2023

    Adaptability is an Attitude + Getting Started with Loops and Tracks with Jimbo

    In this episode of the Simple Church Music Podcast, I speak with my guest, Jimbo, about:how your team learns to be adaptable and the role humility playsthe power of authenticitylearning to trust each otherhow staying prayerful is the cornerstone for building a great teamhow Jimbo selects new music prayer and practice are keys to an effective worship teamstarting out with loops and trackshow growing in knowledge creates change and change creates growthNotable quotes from our discussion:"P...

    49 min

  10. 03/22/2023

    A Spiritual Mindset is Everything with Elenee

    On this episode with music minister, Elenee, we discuss:how her team started from scratchbuilding relationships with others who can mentor youinvesting time/money/resources to attend conferencesthe different seasons of a music teamaddressing the challenge of your music team members also being leaders in other ministries within your smaller churchthe importance of your daily walkhow, at the end of the day, having a spiritual mindset is everything!Elenee and I also had some discussion about som...

    1h 3m
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We believe that any sized music ministry team can be effective in their local church. We understand the challenges of ministering week-in and week-out with limited time and resources. Our mission is to encourage and equip music teams of smaller, Spirit-filled churches with tools and inspiration. By listening to other music ministers speak about their experiences and how they've dealt with difficulties, we hope to give you new ideas and motivation to help get your team to the next level!

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  • Creator
    Julie Ouellette
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Simple Church Music
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    Simple Church Music

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