Snow in the forecast. Sunday is coming. And church leaders everywhere are asking the same question: Do we cancel… or not?

In this special bonus episode of Equipped for Worship, Chuck shares a pastoral, real-life conversation about making weather-related decisions with wisdom and care. Drawing from Scripture and a firsthand experience that included canceling a service and postponing a Christmas cantata, this episode explores how to lead with clarity, unity, and a shepherd’s heart — without guilt or second-guessing.

This timely episode also sets the tone for Season 3, focusing on loving people well, leading wisely, and remembering that worship doesn’t stop just because the building is closed.

If you’ve ever watched the radar late at night and prayed for wisdom, this episode is for you.

As we close out Season Two of Equipped for Worship, Chuck invites you into a gentle, soul-refreshing conversation about ending the year with intention, gratitude, and grace. This episode is all about slowing down, remembering God’s faithfulness, and giving yourself permission to rest as you prepare for a brand-new year of ministry.

Hear heartfelt reflections from the season, along with special gratitude for our guests — Matthew Bone, Jason “Bubba” Stewart, and Dr. Matthew Nix. Through Scripture, encouragement, and honest pastoral insight, you’ll be reminded that God doesn’t call you to carry everything… and you don’t have to enter 2026 on empty.

If you’re tired, grateful, hopeful, or somewhere in between, this episode is a gentle companion for your journey into the new year.

Have thoughts, questions, or stories from your own ministry? Email equippedforworship@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need a massive choir or dazzling lights to celebrate the Savior well. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Chuck shares how small churches can create big moments of worship at Christmas — filled with meaning, not stress.

From creative carol services and family-led worship to simple visuals and testimony moments, you’ll find ideas that bring warmth, unity, and focus back to what matters most: Jesus.

You’ll be reminded that God works powerfully through faithful, humble churches.

Whether you have a full choir or just a few faithful voices, you already have everything you need to lead your church in a Christ-centered celebration.

Have a creative Christmas idea or story to share? Email equippedforworship@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

The Christmas season can bring both beauty and busyness. Between choir rehearsals, children’s programs, and packed December calendars, it’s easy to lose sight of why we do it all.

In this heartfelt episode of Equipped for Worship, Chuck shares encouragement and practical wisdom for leading Christmas ministries with peace instead of panic. You’ll hear biblical reminders that perfection isn’t the goal — presence is. Learn how to shepherd your choir spiritually, teach children that they’re worshiping (not performing), and keep Christ at the center of it all.

Resources mentioned include LifeWay Worship, Semsen Music, Daywind Worship, and Brentwood Benson for singable Christmas music and choir arrangements.

Take a breath, smile, and remember: God delights in your faithful leadership — not flawless performances.

Questions or stories from your own Christmas season? Email equippedforworship@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

In the rush of programs, rehearsals, and bulletins, it’s easy to forget the heart of Christmas worship. In this episode of Equipped for Worship, Chuck slows things down to help you refocus on the miracle of the incarnation — God with us.

With warmth, humor, and Scripture, this episode explores how to lead your church in worshiping, not just watching; how to pick songs that point to the gospel, not performance; and how to find peace and joy when the calendar (and soundboard) feel overwhelming.

Whether you’re leading a choir, a worship band, or just a congregation that loves Joy to the World, this episode will help you celebrate the Savior without losing sight of His story.

Have thoughts or stories from your own church’s Christmas worship? Email equippedforworship@gmail.com

Building a worship team in a small-church setting can feel impossible — but it doesn’t have to be. In this encouraging, practical episode of Equipped for Worship, Chuck unpacks what it really means to equip the saints for the work of ministry (Ephesians 4:12).

You’ll learn how to recognize the gifts God has already placed in your congregation, how to invite people into ministry without pressure, and how to disciple and develop your team once they say yes. This conversation is full of biblical encouragement, simple strategies, and reminders that recruiting isn’t about filling positions — it’s about shepherding people.

Perfect for small-church and bi-vocational worship leaders who are ready to build a team that serves with excellence and joy.

Have thoughts, questions, or stories from your own worship ministry? Email equippedforworship@gmail.com — I’d love to hear from you!

🍂 Thanksgiving often gets overlooked in church life — squeezed between fall festivals and Christmas musicals. But Scripture reminds us that gratitude isn’t optional; it’s the posture God calls us to in worship.

In this episode of Equipped for Worship, Chuck unpacks why thanksgiving is at the heart of biblical worship, explores songs and Scriptures that point our congregations toward gratitude, and offers practical encouragement for planning services that focus on God’s faithfulness.

Whether your church is big or small, one hymn or a full set of songs can help shape hearts with a posture of gratitude that lasts far beyond November.

Tech headaches on Sunday morning? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Equipped for Worship, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges small-church worship leaders face: sound systems, slides, and all the tech that seems to act up right before the service starts. From microphones that won’t cooperate to frozen lyrics screens, we’ll talk about practical ways to prepare, train volunteers, and keep calm when things go wrong.

But more than that, we’ll step back and remember that technology is a tool, not the heart of worship. With Scripture, encouragement, and a few lighthearted stories, this episode will help you approach tech with perspective, patience, and joy.

Whether you’re running ProPresenter, PowerPoint, or just trying to get your soundboard to stop buzzing, this conversation will remind you: worship isn’t ruined by tech fails — God is still at work.