The goal is connection not perfection.

Your worship may be technically flawless and artistically exceptional, but is it helping the people of your congregation turn their hearts towards God?

According to Rich Muchow, 20-year veteran worship pastor at Saddleback Church, the ultimate goal of worship is to magnify God: "God is more interested in the heart than the art!"

Since nothing magnifies God more than changed lives that are living for Him, this becomes the true test of our worship experiences.

According to Rick, "The effective worship leader understands that worship leading is not just leading songs; it is leading lives to life change."

Join CCN for Leading a Vibrant Worship Service and get back to the basics of what it means to worship God.

This practical workshop offers worship ministry leaders, staff and volunteers a vision for inspiring life-changing worship.

Rick shares how to implement his 7 tips for effective Worship L.E.A.D.I.N.G., including:

• Let God Lead
• Engage the Senior Pastor's Philosophy of Ministry
• Align with the Other Purposes of the Church
• Define Your Target
• Inspire by Example
• Never Stop Loving Those You Are Leading
• Give Your Best!

Make sure that your worship is pointed in the right direction!

Rick Muchow has served as the Pastor of Worship at Saddleback Church for over 20 years. This Magnification Ministry includes all aspects of the Creative Arts, including music, drama, dance, and visual arts, with more than 1,000 participants. Serving the five weekend services, Rick and his team are composed of 500 participating kids and 125 adults through the choirs for adults, and high school all the way down to preschool! There are 40 active supporting volunteer musicians, and 45 ministry staff (paid and volunteer). Rick has been featured in numerous magazines, and he serves as a teacher and advisor on worship for the over 150,000 church leaders who have attended Purpose-Driven® Church Conferences.