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Craig Gilbert

Dr. Craig Gilbert, a consultant and coach fondly known as The Worship Doctor, is the founder of Purposed Heart Ministries, a worship renewal and education program for all churches. Craig 25 years as a music and worship minister working with choirs, bands, and various artistic groups while leading and designing worship in churches of all sizes and styles. Now he spends his time helping churches across the country imagine what worship could and should be in their local context and then helps them get there!

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Trusting Your Call

Dr. Craig Gilbert explores ways we can learn to trust God’s promises through darkness, fear, and doubt, honoring His will for your life.

Failure to Communicate – Part 4 of the How to Avoid Burnout Series

About the Series: Are you feeling: Stressed? Overworked? Under appreciated? Disconnected? Overwhelemed? Uncared for? Unloved?…

How to Work with Difficult Congregation Members – Part 3 of the How to Avoid Burnout Series

Are you feeling: Stressed? Overworked? Under appreciated? Disconnected? Overwhelemed? Uncared for? Unloved? These are some…

How to Avoid Burnout – Part 2

Are you feeling: Stressed? Overworked? Under appreciated? Disconnected? Overwhelemed? Uncared for? Unloved? These are some…

The Challenges of “Authentic” Worship
Teacher: Dr. Craig Gilbert Topic: Being Honest. The challenges of “authentic” worship. It is a fairly…
The Doctor Is In: Calling and Sending

Pastors and Worship Leaders, we are meant to be encouraged by the Dismissal as well. As we go about the mission and ministry of the Church, we are faced with difficulties. Criticisms, sorrows, and yes, even betrayals, are all too common realities for those charged with leading the Church. And yet, hear the truth of the Benediction and the resolve of the Sending Forth: Who you are, makes you blessed.

HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT – PART I

Are you feeling: Stressed? Overworked? Under appreciated? Disconnected? Overwhelmed? Uncared for? Unloved? These are some…

HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT // NEW SERIES

Are you feeling: Stressed? Overworked? Under appreciated? Disconnected? Overwhelmed? Uncared for? Unloved? These are some…

A Case for Dynamic Worship: Surrounded

The absolute necessity for prayer to surround our services of worship.

A Case for Dynamic Worship: Forgiving

What happens during and/or after your service when a leader makes a mistake? Here are thoughts on how your answer affects congregational worship.

A Case for Dynamic Worship: Investment

Part 4 in this series on bringing dynamic worship to your church.

A Case for Dynamic Worship: Invitation

Do you struggle with a congregation that doesn’t participate in worship? Find out how your invitation might help them engage.