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Reviewers and Writers Needed for TWC

October 22, 2008

Reviewers and Writers Needed!

TheWorshipCommunity.Com has quickly become a place where people are coming to discuss new worship resources, products, CDs, DVDs, and songs.  The various record labels, publishers, and indie producers have noticed this and not a week goes by that we don’t receive shipments of CDs, DVDs, and resources.

WIth that comes the daunting task of writing reviews on the various resources that are flooding the market.  That’s where we need your help.

TheWorshipCommunity.Com is looking for skilled writers who are active in worship ministry that could contribute reviews.  In addition, we would like to do something that is unique to this type of reviews - we’d love to have multiple reviewers on the same project.  This would give us 3-4 different viewpoints on the same resource.

This is what would be involved:

  1. Reviewers will be notified of available resources.
  2. Reviews need to be well written in a style and format that is easy to read, professional, and concise.  We want truthful, honest reviews, but if criticism is warranted, it should be gracious.  
  3. Reviews must be submitted in advance of the publish deadline.
  4. On reviews with multiple authors, we’d ask for a short, 1-paragraph summary, and perhaps a 1-sentence recap of each song, etc., with your own “take” on the material.
Lastly - if you have purchased or own a product that you’ve reviewed, feel free to submit it to us and we’ll consider publishing the review here as well.  If TWC provides you with a complimentary copy of the resource, we’d ask for your review to be written exclusively for TWC.  In a situation like that, we’d want you to blog about the review and of course, the review would have links back to your blog as the author, etc.
Interested?  Leave a comment below.  Please include URL’s to reviews you’re already written or published so we can check them out.
WRITERS NEEDED:
In addition to Reviews, we are looking for partners who wish to contribute articles and content in the various sections of TWC, including Worship Leadership, Worship Theology, Tech/Media, and Worship Arts.  Although we’ve got a large group of contributors, we’ve found that everyone gets so busy they don’t have time to submit articles.  (including myself!).  That’s where you come in … if you feel that you have the potential to write quality, professional content - get involved with us.
The preference is to get articles that are written exclusively for TWC - meaning, we’d rather have new, fresh content instead of just re-publishing stuff you’ve already put on your blog.  Granted, we also realize that there are thousands of people checking out the stuff on TWC that may not read your blog (or even know about it, for that matter).

So, we’re open to both … though, exclusive material stands the best chance for being Featured on the site and syndicated to millions of viewers via our partnership with the Worship Channel at ChristianPost.Com.

So contact us if you’d like to be involved!

Written by Fred McKinnon  

Fred McKinnon is the Founder and Publisher of TheWorshipCommunity.Com. He's also the Worship Director for St. Simons Community Church, a husband, father of 4 wonderful kids, an e-biz owner, and a self-professed web2.0 addict, blogging at www.fredmckinnon.com.

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27 Responses to “Reviewers and Writers Needed for TWC”

  1. FredMcKinnon.Com » Blog Archive » TheWorshipCommunity.Com - Writers on October 22nd, 2008 11:35 am

    [...] For those interested in submitting CD/Resource Reviews or contributing articles, see this page: http://www.theworshipcommunity.com/reviewers-needed/ [...]

  2. Gregory Pittman on October 22nd, 2008 11:53 am

    I’ll offer to help in any way I can. I have reviewed products at IsaiahSix.org. http://isaiahsix.org/blog/category/reviews/

  3. Kim on October 22nd, 2008 12:47 pm

    Sure, I’d love to write some exclusive stuff for TWC - if you think I have some potential in this area, feel free to contact me. I’ve never done reviews, but am open to that as well.

  4. Iain Craig on October 22nd, 2008 12:52 pm

    Hi There
    I have reviewed cds and play them regurlarly on our web site.
    I have been acitvely involved in christian music for over 30 years and have written and recorded childrens songs. Some of which have gone global

    would love to help you guys review products, give u a uk take on them

    Iain

  5. Adela on October 22nd, 2008 1:00 pm

    I would love to help in any way, either for reviews or articles. I spent two years teaching English, so I feel that my writing skills would meet your qualifications. My current area of worship ministry is a worship class I teach at a Christian school in Cedar Hill, TX. It involves both spiritual and practical components of worship leading, and the students lead worship every week for the junior high and high school chapel services.

  6. John Darnell on October 22nd, 2008 1:03 pm

    Hey Fred! I would be glad to add my 2 cents. You can see a review I wrote for the new Lincoln Brewster CD here - http://johndarnell.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/lincoln-brewster-today-is-the-day/

    Let me know what I can do!

    P.S. I’m just done the road from you in Jacksonville. If you ever head south, hit me on email. I’d love to connect!

  7. Alison Stevens on October 22nd, 2008 1:06 pm

    Hi Fred -

    I’d love to help out with reviews. I’ve reviewed several artists from Indieheaven - I don’t think a link would work since it’s a password member site, as you know. I also write more devotional type works, if that would be helpful. Let me know what you might need!

  8. Lori Biddle on October 22nd, 2008 1:09 pm

    I would be interested in helping. I oversee the worship area at Crossroads Community church in Mansfield, Ohio, including music and tech support. I oversee over 100 volunteers in these areas. Our ministry runs between 2,00 - 2,500 each weekend.

    You can check out my blog and see if you think you’d be interested in my writing. thanks.

    http://www.loribiddle.com

  9. Conner Byrd on October 22nd, 2008 1:20 pm

    Hey Fred,
    Man I’d love to participate. I’ve been thinking I should get more structure in my reviews already so even if not chosen, I’ll begin using similar guidelines!
    I’ve got quite a few reviews up already, do you want links to all of them? Let me know.

    As far as featured writer goes, one step at a time. I’d love to jump in there however, time and lack of any actual theological education might be a problem for me :)

    Conner
    http://www.worshipcity.wordpress.com

  10. Will Johnson on October 22nd, 2008 2:09 pm

    Thanks for your insight and willingness to consider diverse views regarding modern worship. My background includes various church ministries, i.e., administrator, pastor, teacher, counselor, worship leader, musician, and song writer. As you stated, criticism of another’s gift, must be done with grace. However, after 30+ years of christian service, I admit that comments and suggestions received from others, greatly enhanced my performance as well as my understanding of the broader picture of what worship really should be about. Sound judgment, analysis of qualities and evaluation of comparative worth, will speak volume, regarding your industry’s objectives and outcome. Besides technology, I believe that music is “the” greatest potential catalyst for fostering global unity! What an opportunity! Best Wishes! Will

  11. Steve Phifer on October 22nd, 2008 2:13 pm

    My work has been published extensively in Assemblies of God publications: Evangel Network211.com and Enrichment, and in music ministry publications, ILevite.com, Creator, Communicator. I have written more than 100 articles on worship and ministry related subjects.

    I have been a music teacher/worship pastor since 1975 and hold bachelors and masters degrees in music education and a doctor of worship studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.

    Dr. Steve Phifer
    The Worship Renewal Center
    1400 Laurel Branch Place,
    Bartow, FL 33830
    (863) 512-3671

  12. Jamison Burnside on October 22nd, 2008 3:09 pm

    Yes, please consider me for reviewing some resources and writing reviews for TWC! I am from New England, and am in active worship ministry as a worship leader and worship ministry leader in my church. I’ve attended the church for about 15 years and have seen the worship culture ebb and flow with what the Lord is doing here in New England. I would really enjoy being a part of what TWC is doing in this project.

    Jamison

  13. Jan Owen on October 22nd, 2008 3:30 pm

    Fred, I actually spent some time this weekend praying about contacting you about just this thing. I love to write and would love to contribute. While I can easily write reviews, I think my areas of expertise would be worship leadership, team building, worship theology, general leadership, etc…….

    So let me know what I need to do next…..

  14. MIke Mahoney on October 22nd, 2008 3:47 pm

    Count me in!

    Some album reviews:

    http://mikeymo1741.blogspot.com/search/label/Album%20Review

    and movie reviews

    http://mikeymo1741.blogspot.com/search/label/Movie%20Review

  15. Rob Petrini on October 22nd, 2008 4:16 pm

    G’day Fred, Some would question you leaving this invite wide open… you might get some poor Aussie worship leader, stuck in traffic infected Northern Virginia responding!!!

    I would like to be considered for either writing reviews or articles. Wherever you can use me. Best you check out my blog (www.robpetrini) for a better idea of who I am and how my abilities can benefit you…

    Thanks for the opportunity mate.

  16. Dr. Judith Houle on October 22nd, 2008 7:54 pm

    I’d be glad to help out. I’ve done reviews for peer-edited journals in the field of education, as well as other professional writing. Please feel free to contact me.

  17. Daffodil Tracy on October 23rd, 2008 10:09 am

    Hello,
    Count me in. I am a musician and lead worship for a women’s group weekly. I also compose Christian music and lyrics. So, this should be great fun.

    I’m assuming you’ll contact us and give us more details?

    Thanks! I consider this a privelege for the Lord.
    Sorry , no blog or website. Just e-mail and a willing heart.

    Daffodil

  18. Candace Selph on October 23rd, 2008 10:19 am

    I would love to be considered for writing for any of the areas you have need. I am very active in my church, Bent Tree, and I am very writing is one of my passions.

    I will happily submit various samplings of my writing styles.

    Thank you for the opportunity!

    Candace

  19. Patrick DeRemer on October 23rd, 2008 1:47 pm

    Hi Fred,

    I would be happy to contribute articles. As you know, I wrote the “Top Ten Rehearsal Tips” now running on your site. We have the same article posted at our own site in our “Worship Notes” section at http://www.praisevocals.com. As I generate new articles for our site I will forward them to you for your consideration.

    Thanks!
    Patrick DeRemer

  20. April Banks on October 24th, 2008 12:50 am

    I’d be interested in reviewing new albums. I’ve done some reviews in the past and would love to get involved again. I’d like to do some writing as well.

    Thanks for the opportunity!
    April

  21. Jim Busch on October 26th, 2008 10:36 am

    Hi,
    I believe that I have potential to write reviews for you. I worked for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association formerly and wrote responses to letters and emails that people would send to us. I have also been writing articles for our church weekly news bulletin for the past year.

    Please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to serve the Lord in this way.
    Jim Busch
    Loretto, MN

  22. andrew powell on October 27th, 2008 8:40 pm

    count me in for spreading the word about all kinds of different stuff.it would be an honor to encourage,enlighten and educate fellow worship leaders and teams and individuals abpit the resources available to them.the more we can get it out there the better off we are. God Bless

  23. olaniyi on October 30th, 2008 8:13 am

    i can write articles and song. if u need me mail me now

  24. David Lindner on November 6th, 2008 12:52 am

    I would love to help you out with writing articles for The Worship Community. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

  25. Kendall Massey on November 10th, 2008 12:15 pm

    Fred,

    I’d love to throw my hat in the ring as a reviewer.
    As a studio owner, I’ve had to listen to quite a bit of music (good and bad).
    Additionally, It is important to be up on musical styles and trends - so I feel like I’ll give you a strong perspective.

    I think I would be able to assist.

    Blessings and great work !

  26. David Smith on November 13th, 2008 7:28 pm

    Hey Fred:

    I’d love to help. Let me know how I can do that. Email me anytime.

    Smitty

  27. Benjamin Stewart on November 18th, 2008 6:37 pm

    I would love to help in any way I can… Just let me know
    Ben

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