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Here I Am Lord
There are verses of scripture that probably come to mind with that phrase... and songs... and personal experiences. It's such a great...
Rod Ellis
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Do Ministry Where You Are
Just three weeks ago I started a new season as the full-time worship pastor at FBC Madisonville, KY. I have been in ministry for 40...
Rod Ellis
Mar 192 min read
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Me vs. Holy Spirit
I regularly tell the folks on teams I lead that I want them to follow my direction (plans for a song) unless the Holy Spirit prompts them...
Rod Ellis
Mar 122 min read
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A Culture of Honor
Some of you know that I've just accepted the invitation of First Baptist Church of Madisonville to be their full-time Worship Pastor. I...
Rod Ellis
Mar 52 min read
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Rise Up! Spiritual Authority
At our Relay Worship Conference: RISE UP! last weekend, I had the honor of hosting a panel conversation about Spiritual Authority. The...
Rod Ellis
Feb 262 min read
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The Power of Darkness
Things in the light have all of, and only, the power they should have. Things in the dark may have power they don't deserve. In many...
Rod Ellis
Feb 192 min read
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Worship Leading Lessons from Snoop Dogg
I really like the TV show, The Voice . I'm not a reality TV guy, but there's something about the combined elements of dreams coming...
Rod Ellis
Jan 222 min read
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New Year Tool Kit
Matthew 6:33 may just be one of your favorite verses too: "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give...
Rod Ellis
Jan 83 min read
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Thinking of '25?
One of the guys I learn a lot from about time management and personal growth is Michael Hyatt. (Check out The Double Win podcast.) He...
Rod Ellis
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Supernatural Tricks of the Trade
These aren't really tricks. They're more like keys. But they are definitely supernatural. 1)Â Thanksgiving . It may just be impossible to...
Rod Ellis
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Chosen Angels
According to the testimony of Scripture, both old and new Testaments, there are millions and millions of angels. Yahweh is the God of...
Rod Ellis
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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Revolution > Revival
I grew up in the revivalist tradition. The goal of the worship gathering was to get someone saved, to rededicate their life, or to enter...
Rod Ellis
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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Call Them Up!
Worship leaders, CALL them to worship. A former pastor of mine used to challenge me to do this more often. Now I'm passing it along. Of...
Rod Ellis
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Proximity Matters
I was in love in 6th grade. She had just moved in, one street away. Her across-the-street neighbor shared a fence line with my...
Rod Ellis
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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In Summary...
These four core concepts of Godliness, anointing, thoughtfulness, and excellence have emerged more than they were figured out. The joy,...
Rod Ellis
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Thoughtful
Some churches are thought to be so intellectual that the heart isn't welcome. Others can be so emotive that people are expected to check...
Rod Ellis
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Godly Worship -- too obvious?
In our first post we saw the big picture: When our ministry is characterized by Godly, anointed, thoughtful, and excellent leadership, in...
Rod Ellis
Sep 24, 20244 min read
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