Articles
Worship Ministry
Expressions of Praise and Worshipcompiled by Rob Packer
This is a brief look at expressions of praise and worship that are found in Scripture
Basic Principles of Worship Leadingby Rob Packer
This article gives some very basic but helpful principles to keep in mind when leading others in worship
How to lead Spontaneous Worship or 'Free Praise'by Rob Packer
This gives some helpful hints for those leading times of sung spontaneous worship
Preparation of the Heartby Rob Packer
Some key points to remember in preparing our heart before leading worship
Developing Sensitivityby Rob Packer
One of the main requirements for an effective worship team is sensitivity. Here are some key ways we can develop this in our ministry of worship.
Writing Songs For Others To Singby Rob Packer
Some excellent pointers to writing good songs which other people want to sing
Prophetic
A Global Kingdom Perspectiveby Lyn Packer
The Church worldwide is shifting from a local Church perspective to a global Kingdom perspective. Why is that so important?
The Shift To Prophetic Worshipby Lyn Packer
There is a global shift that is taking place in the area of worship. The church is waking up to the fact that ‘preference’ has largely replaced ‘presence’ in our worship times; and in many cases times of corporate worship have become defined by what the latest songs are rather than what God wants to do.
Can The Future Sabotage Our Present?by Lyn Packer
Can the precious gift from the Lord of a prophetic word about our future actually be used to rob us of our present? How and why would that happen?
Christian Growth
There's Got To Be More Than Thisby Rob Packer
God is calling us into the fullness of the destiny He has for us. But how do we move past all the barriers and distractions to find the way forward?
Unless You Become As Little Childrenby Lyn Packer
In His Kingdom God calls us to maturity but He also calls us to childlikeness, and God sees childlikeness as a part of being mature. So what are some characteristics of a loved and well-nurtured child?
Have The Faith Of Godby Lyn Packer
God is offering us a divine exchange. He wants to give us His faith in exchange for ours! How is that possible, when at times it even seems hard to have faith ‘in’ God let alone have the faith ‘of’ God? Read on and find out.
When You Think You Can't...by Lyn Packer
Most of the battles you face in life are designed by the enemy to intimidate you and cause you to believe the battle is bigger than you can handle - and it is, if you try to fight it on your own.
The Culture Of Conformity vs The Culture Of Faithby Lyn Packer
We live in an age where we strive for individuality yet look so much to our peers for approval that we instead end up conforming. We constantly look for validation, yet we look for it from broken people instead of the one person to whom we should look.
You Don't Talk To Yourself?...You're Crazyby Lyn Packer
We often say of people who talk to themselves “you’re crazy,” yet if we don’t deliberately take the time to talk to ourselves, in the end, maybe it’s us that’s “crazy”.
Sometimes Life Whacks Ya!by Lyn Packer
Sometimes life whacks you ‘round the head and you feel yourself spinning. Then you take a deep breath and look again; and it’s what you do at that moment that determines everything else that will follow.
The Power Of Thankfulness...When Life Whacks Ya!by Lyn Packer
Future-proof your life with the power of thankfulness. Why? We often simply go about our day and live out of each moment as it presents itself. That’s okay up to a point but if that is our default setting we will be ruled by the emotions of the moment.
© Creative Fire Ministries 2008