Latest Posts
- 15.Jun
- Multi-Generational Worship
Are you like me, and belong to a church that is made up of several generations? Do you find it hard, at times, to chose a balanced song selection that will serve your entire congregation? There is some great discusion on this topic going on here. I’ve left a comment, but I’ll share my more [...]
- 11.Jun
- Thursday Review - Sovereign Grace Kids: Awesome God
As Sovereign Grace gets ready to release their second Sovereign Grace Kids CD, I finally get around to reviewing their first! This album is full of fun music that doesn’t forget to pack deep truth within its grooves.
- 10.Jun
- How to be an Offering: Tweeting for the Glory of God
How do you use Twitter? Is it just another place where you can let your friends know what you’re doing at any given moment? Or is it somewhere you can reflect God’s glory and point others to Him? I was encouraged to read John Piper’s thoughts on the matter.
- 09.Jun
- Ultra Basic Arrangment Tips - Part Two
Do you ever find yourself wondering how you can add variety to your praise and worship music or hymns but have no idea how to do it? Here are some ultra basic tips that can go a long way in making the music played for your worship gatherings much more interesting, regardless of if you have a full band or just a piano and some singers on your team.
Reviews
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- 11.Jun
- Thursday Review - Sovereign Grace Kids: Awesome God
As Sovereign Grace gets ready to release their second Sovereign Grace Kids CD, I finally get around to reviewing their first! This album is full of fun music that doesn’t forget to pack deep truth within its grooves.
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- 29.Jan
- “How Sweet the Sound: Remembering Great Hymns of the Faith”
While this album is far from my favorite praise and worship album, it is rock solid in many ways with just a few minor things that don’t seem to fit. Modern, fresh arrangements help timeless hymns come alive for our generation and generations to come. From probably the most well-known hymn of all time, “Amazing Grace” to “Before the Throne of God Above,” a hymn that should be more well-known, Covenant Life did a fantastic job of making these hymns accessible and easy to listen to.
Comments
- Tyler: Thanks for the link Ryan. I’m thrilled with the great dialogue happening. Hopefully it will continue.
- Ryan Egan: Regardless of any potential issues in the leadership of Sovereign Grace Church, the fact remains that they...
- Steve240: Have you seen the following blogs about SGM: [link removed by author] [link removed by author] They show...
- Ryan Egan: Thanks, man - keep it coming, it is very much appreciated.
- klampert: Great to have you back man…ive been praying for you
- Ryan Egan: Missy, Thanks for stopping by and for your encouragement and suggestions! I appreciate it. Take care....
- Missy: So good to hear an update - you’ve been missed in blogland and at Abiding! We’re continuing to...
- Ryan Egan: Jon, Thanks so much for your thoughts. Much appreciated and very valuable. Those are definitely some...
- Jon Morris: First of all, dude, praying for you. I’ve missed having you around in all the worship discussion....
- Ryan Egan: Hi, Linda - thanks for stopping by. So glad you could find some of this helpful. I always appreciate a...
Music Theory
- Nashville Number System *Update*
Hello all! I just wanted to give a special thanks to Matthew Daniel who so graciously stopped by and added some thoughts and things I was missing and/or mistaken about with the Nashville Number System. In my haste to do a comparison post I didn’t research as much as I should and wanted to give [...]
I am an Offering
I am an Offering is written by Ryan Egan - a volunteer worship leader at Living Word Free Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. I have over twenty years of experience performing music, over ten years of experience writing music, and over seven years of experience as a leader in worship ministry. My hope is to inform, train, and encourage worship leaders who serve regularly in the local church. You'll find articles on leadership, music theory, instrumentation and more. I welcome any of your comments! However, I reserve the right to moderate comments as I see fit. Stop awhile, look around, and enjoy your stay!
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