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The Opening Song (Part 2)
Yesterday I explained that we start most Verve services with an opening song, and began discussing what kind of song we’re looking for. First, we want it to be a song people know, so it can help build a bridge and bust stereotypes. Second, we want the song to be upbeat, so it can help…
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Most weeks at Verve we start our service with an “opening song.” We’ve found a loud song will help bring people in from the lobby, stop conversations and get people focused. We have a few things we’re looking for in an opening song, and I thought it might be helpful to some of you pastors…
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Picture a Race Car Driver who uses regular gasoline instead of high-octane. He’s not going to win. In fact, you’d have some serious questions about this driver. Does he not care about winning? Does he just have no idea? Or is he too cheap to do what it takes to accomplish his goal? Now picture…
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Picture a Race Car Driver who uses regular gasoline instead of high-octane. He’s not going to win. In fact, you’d have some serious questions about this driver. Does he not care about winning? Does he just have no idea? Or is he too cheap to do what it takes to accomplish his goal? Now picture…
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Picture a Race Car Driver who uses regular gasoline instead of high-octane. He’s not going to win. In fact, you’d have some serious questions about this driver. Does he not care about winning? Does he just have no idea? Or is he too cheap to do what it takes to accomplish his goal? Now picture…
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