Prayer & Practice - Musicians Releasing Musical Gifts into the Church

Kyle takes some time to share about the joy of the Lord as being our way to experience true joy.  Joy, the third of the fruits of the Spirit, can be expressed in our lives when we have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.  In this episode, joy is defined through the context of Jesus' last words to His disciples.  Even though we experience hardship in life, at times, we can walk in the fullness of joy by abiding in God's presence.  

Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that the first fruit of the Spirit we should bear is love.  In this podcast, Kyle shares Jesus' approach towards loving His disciples and God's great love for us all as well as defines what love is and what it is not according to 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 & 13.  

In this episode, Kyle begins to share about the fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23.  He outlines what fruit is according to the Bible and how God wants His people to actively demonstrate or bear the fruits of the Spirit rather than the fruits of the flesh.  This will an introductory episode to a series of podcasts about each of the fruits of the Spirit.  

On this episode of Prayer & Practice, Kyle interviews Vanessa McMahon from Grace Covenant Church in Beulaville, NC. Vanessa serves on staff at Grace Covenant wearing many hats but is most passionate about leading the worship team of GCC. She completed her Bachelors in Theology with a minor in Christian Counseling from Southern Cross College in Sydney Australia while also attending Hillsong College. She is married to Justin and they have two sweet little boys, Oliver and Theodore. During the interview, Kyle and Vanessa share thoughts about the relationship between the worship team and senior church leadership, the importance of following the principles of Psalm 133 and Romans 13:1-5, tips from Vanessa for the administration of the worship team, and dealing with conflict biblically.

In this episode, Kyle interviews worship leader and songwriter, Kendy Barnette. Kyle and Kendy share thoughts about what true worship means, some thoughts about today's worship setting through the scope of David's Temple Model and Kendy leads a powerful time of worship through song.

On this episode of Prayer & Practice, Kyle is joined by band director, Chris Whitehurst. Chris is the Director of Bands at Camden County High School in Camden, NC. He has National Board Certification, a Master's degree in School Administration from Elizabeth City State University, and a background in the music business and sound engineering. Chris also is very active in his community as a real estate agent and serves as a volunteer at Open Door Church in Edenton, NC. Kyle and Chris share thoughts on a variety of topics including areas pastors and worship leaders might consider for their worship teams, what a great team member looks like, balancing life and church and thoughts on the production side of worship.

In this episode, Kyle & Brett interview longtime friends, Pastors John & Callie (Dellano) Bowling from Gateway Church in Winterville, NC.  John & Callie have been in ministry for over 20 years, pastor a growing and thriving church in Winterville, and are accomplished songwriters.   During their talk, the couples share thoughts about Music Theory and its Place in Worship, Being a Good Team Member, Audio & Video Engineering for Worship Ministry, and Giving Place to the Spontaneity and Leading of the Holy Spirit.  Be sure to check out Callie and John's Spotify channel below as well as Gateway Church's webpage to stay in touch with all of the great things happening with these outstanding leaders in North Carolina.   Spotify (search Callie Dellano): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lNNvWd9Q72EdRbzUWT3RC?si=h-0bRJ8CRKq1WzEH4xh2hg Gateway Church website:  https://mygateway.cc/ 

Join Kyle in Part 2 as he interviews long time friend and Liberty University professor, Mr. Jay Ware.  Jay is the Coordinator of Percussion & Drumset Studies at Liberty, is an endorsing artist for Remo, Yamaha, Innovative Percussion, Zildjian & Latin Percussion, and has performed with many renowned artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis, David Baker & Wycliffe Gordon. Kyle & Jay share thoughts on this segment about being anointed and still stewarding our gifts through practice as well as Jay's tips on developing a personal practice routine. This is part 2 of the 2 part series.

Join Kyle as he interviews long time friend and Liberty University professor, Mr. Jay Ware.  Jay is the Coordinator of Percussion & Drumset Studies at Liberty, is an endorsing artist for Remo, Yamaha, Innovative Percussion, Zildjian & Latin Percussion, and has performed with many renowned artists such as Delfeayo Marsalis, David Baker & Wycliffe Gordon.   Kyle & Jay share thoughts on this segment about The Heart of a Worshipper and Stewarding our Musical Gifts & How Practice Helps us to do this.   This is part 1 of a 2 part series.  

Kyle shares what's coming up in the new year!

Time and communication are two very powerful tools we have in worship ministry.  In this podcast, Kyle shares some strategies, tips, and rehearsal strategies that can help make the most of your time and means of communication with your teams.  He also highlights from 1 Corinthians 12:28 how administration is a gift that can be cultivated.  

Psalm 133 exhorts us to dwell in unity with our brothers and sisters in Christ.  Kyle relates the principles of this passage to serving on the worship team and qualities team members should exercise to maintain unity.  

Most musicians listen to music and in this episode, Kyle shares the importance of listening with purpose.  Identification, imitation and innovation are the main focus of how to listen and, through these concepts, Kyle also shares some thoughts about songwriting.  

Kyle continues to share about the aspects of stewardship with musical gifts by exploring some basic principles in reading music.  Music theory is the concept of reading, understanding and applying what a musician sees on the written page.  As a fundamental element of musicianship, Kyle expounds on basic fundamentals such as pitch and rhythm.  

In this episode, Kyle shares from James 2:14-24 about the importance of faith in action and how our dedication to practice as musicians in the church is actually an expression of our faith.  Building upon the concept of training in the Temple of David presented in earlier episodes, Kyle gives 5 practical elements of practice to help guide musicians in their journey of excellence in worship.  

Kyle shares from Matthew 25:14-30 about the principle of stewardship and how this applies to the gifts and talents of those in the worship ministry.  Using this passage as the foundation, he also talks about the importance of growing and developing with the help of a private teacher.  

Kyle shares from 1 Chronicles 15:22 & 25:7 to establish why it is important to practice.  In this episode, he gives insight into the life of the Levites and how David actually set up a system by which Levites were trained in worship ministry.   Kyle also discusses two types of musicians typically found in today's church and how growth & development are accessible to both types.  

In this podcast, Kyle & Brett share from John 4:23-24 where Jesus outlines what the heart of a worshipper should contain.  When Jesus encounters the woman at the well, He establishes 3 important qualities that should be found in a worshipper's heart.   Kyle & Brett also share what it means to worship in spirit and in truth.  

In this episode, Kyle and Brett share from Romans 13:1-5 and discuss how authority is established in God's Kingdom.  Concepts about the importance of submission to authority as well as the 3 Areas of Authorative Responsibility are highlighted.  

In this episode, Kyle shares about the Temple model established by Solomon, son of David.  

In this episode, Kyle explores some basic concepts of team stewardship as well as the 4 roles established for the ministry of the Levites.  Brett co-hosts as they give spiritual and practical insight for pastors, worship leaders and team members.  

In this episode, Kyle shares about the restoration of the Ark by King David and how he established its presence in the city.  Kyle also gives insight into the consecration process of the Levites.  

Kyle shares about King David and his attempt to recover the Ark of the Covenant from its captivity by the Philistines.  David succeeds but not without experiencing some trials and overcoming adversity that we, as modern worshippers, can learn from.  

Kyle and Brett share some insights into how the Tabernacle of Moses found in the Old Testament relates to today's worship environment.  

Kyle talks about the meaning of true worship and Brett co-hosts. 

This episode explores serving in the music ministry of your local church, qualifications of a musician and makes connections to worship by looking at the life of David.  Brett Lanier co-hosts. 

This episode shares from Chapter 1 of Kyle's book and sets the foundation for what it means to be called to worship God. His wife, Brett, co-hosts, and shares her thoughts on the topic.