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Name: Erika
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Bio: Erika is the Worship Arts Director at Praise Tabernacle Family Church in beautiful Richlands, North Carolina. She is the Worship Leader there as well as the Drama Director. Erika lives in Jacksonville, NC with her amazing husband James and two adorable puppies Thumbelina and Cinderella.
Posts by Erika:
My Strength and My Song
April 17th, 2009
Psalm 118 is one of those LIFE passages. You know, the ones that seem to define your life. Take a look at these passages:
Songs in the Night
April 10th, 2009
As a songwriter, my inspiration for songs comes from LIFE stories. My inspiration often comes from the things God brings me through. Darlene Zschech once said, “A song needs to be lived before it is sung”. Those are the words that ring in my heart whenever I sit to write a song. Life is not always a bed of roses and romantic sunsets, sometimes life gives us lemons. So where in LIFE do we derive inspiration for a song? Here is an example from my life that I hope inspires you to write songs out of your own walk.
Tips For Introducing Original Songs
March 18th, 2009
This year, our Praise and Worship Team is focusing on new and original music. We have a few songwriters, including myself, whose songs have been lying dormant. It is time to revive them. So how do you introduce an original song to your Praise Team? Read on for some ideas to help you out.
Spirit of Excellence
February 25th, 2009
“Make a joyful NOISE unto the Lord all ye lands” Psalm 100:1.
As a worship leader, I often have this Scripture quoted to me by people who have not been given, shall I say – the gift of song. “The Bible says, ‘make a joyful noise’ and that is just what I do”. Unfortunately, that is the same verse that many people use in defense of why they should be part of our Praise and Worship Teams. But I believe that the Lord has called us to something greater. Our lives and our ministries should be a living example of the excellence of the Father. Is your team lacking in their desire to become better musicians? Read on for some helpful tips on how to foster a Spirit of Excellence.
