Increasing Congregational Engagement & Participation
Get the room singing.
Lessons · 8
Introduction
What this course covers and why engagement is really about helping people feel comfortable to express their praise.
The Engagement Formula
One long run-on sentence that names every practical factor of congregational engagement — and how to strengthen each one. Use it as a diagnostic.
Ways to Train Engagement
Four ways to actively train your church to engage — special nights, keeping it fresh, teaching/encouraging, and vocal cues (with seven tips for using them well).
Speaking from the Platform
Leading the room isn't just leading songs. How to speak from the stage with confidence and clarity so your words connect people to you, to each other, and to the Lord.
Conclusion
We're on stage to help the congregation sing. Serve them with humility and excellence, and engagement will grow.
Bonus Training
015 Phrases That Increase Singing
Five quick, repeatable phrases (one of which you don't say at all) to draw more singing out of a stoic congregation.
Exhortations in Worship
How to craft effective exhortations that train your church to be more expressive over the long game — pick the spot, set the tone, root it in Scripture, and take it slow.
Building a Strong, Passionate Worship Culture
A podcast interview with Andy Rozier (formerly Vertical Worship / Harvest, now New Life) on building a vibrant, passionate, Christ-centered worship culture for the long haul.