When I went to church in the 90’s I remember singing the same 20 songs for one year. We memorized, taken it into heart, we hum it, we have internalize the hymns. We can sing the song by memory and if you tell me to sing the songs I’ve learned in church 20 years ago – I could almost sing it word for word. That was how we worship 20 years ago. Something happened though – today worship songs being sung every Sunday is usually sung for 2 months and then we have new sets of songs that we sing for the next 2 to 3 months. The worship songs...

I was given a rare opportunity to have lunch last Friday with one of the hottest worship band in the world, Planet Shakers. I was really blessed to learn so many things about their church and ministry. During lunch I was able to talk and ask questions to Rudy – one of their singers/youth pastor of Planet Shakers Church and we compared notes on how they run the church and their worship services while Pastor Larry was with Mike (drummer/worship coordinator) asking about volunteer management. It was such a blessing meeting young men and women who were...

- woke up early this morning to have my router fix but to no avail. - went to the gym with Pastor Larry before preparing for church service - Ganns was pure energy with worship. Presence of God was very evident - We invited The Philippine All Stars group to perform and for the first time in a long time a dance number gave me the goosebumps. Simply amazing. Filipinos are very talented. - Pastor Sonny Oaman preached. I considered this Sunday one of my favorite sundays in Greenhills. The preaching literally spoke to me. Here are some of my notes: 1. Ok na ang...

- I missed pacquiao’s fight again.- had our last morning service in New Manila. We would be renovating it to become the HUB for college students in the area. I am excited for the future of our ministry in New Manila.- our youth workers are doing a great job. Hats off to the PASSION ENGINEER – Bojo and his team for building a thriving youth ministry.- our 3pm service was half full – maybe because of the Pacquiao fight. This always happens to us. Lots of parking space in Greenhills, few attendance for our 3pm service, 0 crime rate in the Philippines....

- Last Sunday was SUPERB!- Pastor Christian D preached in the morning and did a great job!- We will be having our last service in New Manila next Sunday. We would be renovating the place and making it a HUB for college students. We are excited for the growth that is going to happen in the next few months.- our campus workers are the best – Bojo, Jonas, Christian and Ethel are simply amazing.- Ethel owned the stage when she exhorted the crowd to worship in spirit.- our worship team was way over the top! Jonas was inspired by the Spirit.- Ryzl our good...

- awesome God, awesome people, awesome worship- presence of God was in our midst!!!- we broke the 600 mark for our 5 pm service. it means we are 90% full. We do have more space for our 3pm service- Nove was GREAT! I hope every worship leader gets an impartation from her- KC and April did a great job hosting today! Lovely couple!!!- The Q YORK are the best Hip Hop Artist in the country!!! Love the song!!- First time for me to ride a motor. I entered the stage riding one!!! I love this job!- Was so nervous because of our topic today.- tried explaining trinity...

- great time of worship today.- Johann is a rare find!- Bojo had a powerful exhortation after worship- what Christ did for us on the cross still amazes me!!!!- we were almost packed today!- preached on the empty tomb and its application to us- hats off to all our volunteers who never gets tired of serving!!!!- really challenged to up my leadership level as well!- i love Jesus and my family- pray for Alyanna – she is down with fever

The WOW stories are the things that pushes us to be excellent! And I’m not just talking about people leaving church saying WOW, we’ve experienced God!I’m talking about God pleased with the worship of His people. The WOW factor means - Wow, the ushers were extra friendly. They shook my hand, helped the elderly, they remembered my name!- Wow, the worship time was God-centered. They were prepared, they did practice, the sound was excellent. The worship team led us to the presence of God.- Wow, the powerpoint was excellent. they did prepare...

what goes through a pastor’s mind an hour and a half after service……. 1. will my preaching fly?2. who are the people attending?3. what are the needs of the people?4. how do i simplify my message one last time?5. volunteers? i love seeing them!!!!6. i hope worship will be great7. have to meet the production team? how can i energize them?8. man I am so nervous!!!!9. God please come in our midst today10. where will i have dinner later?