Preparation and Planning

“God’s grace is found in the crafting of scripture, song, word, and symbol into beautiful and meaningful moments of worship. God’s grace is also found in the unexpected and unplanned for. It’s one of the treasures of our role as worship planners and leaders: if we cultivate the prayerful awareness of the Spirit’s work, we get a front row seat to God’s grace in both forms.”
—Chris Walker, “To Plan or To Improvise,” © June 2025, ReformedWorship.org, CC BY-NC-SA.

Featured Preparation and Planning Resources

Rest: Wisdom for Worship Leaders

Leading Worship Rest Sabbath Worship Planning

This article addresses the topic of rest and is the sixth installment in the Wisdom for Worship Leaders series.

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Seven Communion Songs for Every Sunday: A Musician's View of Celebrating the Supper

Hymn Lord's Supper Music Worship Planning

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Prayer is Not a Transition: Wisdom for Worship Leaders

Leading Worship Prayer Transition Worship Planning

God initiates worship. But we know worship is a dialogue, where God allows and even desires our response. Prayer—whether spoken, silent, or set to music—is our part of that dialogue.

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To Plan or To Improvise: Wisdom for Worship Leaders

Holy Spirit Liturgy Worship Planning

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Yes, You Can!

Art Worship Planning

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Aspirin or Vitamin Problem?

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Reformed Worship—What’s Next?

Change Worship Planning

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Reading Scripture in Public Worship

Public Speaking Scripture Reading Worship Planning

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