Worshipology with Kurtis Parks

Tyler Buisch on the role of a Music Director, using tracks, cover songs in church, and creating a volunteer culture of excellence

In this conversation, KP sits down with the music director of Mosaic Christian Church in Baltimore, MD to talk about the role of an MD in a worship context, how to get volunteers to buy in to a culture of excellence, and the role cover songs play in attracting lost people to Jesus. 
Connect with Tyler:
Instagram - @tybuisch
Connect with KP & Worshipology:
Get the book - www.worshipologybook.com
The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj
 

Crystal Yates on Merging country music and worship, a Revival of loving your neighbor, and the power of vulnerability

In this episode, KP talks with songwriter, worship leader and country artist Crystal Yates. She dives into her story overcoming double pneumonia, the power of vulnerability and why experience will always trump theory, when it comes to Jesus.
Connect with Crystal:
website: www.crystalyatesmusic.com
New song "Seed of Faith" - https://music.apple.com/us/album/seed-of-faith-feat-durell-comedy/1627167028?i=1627167030
Instagram - @crystalyatesmusic
Connect with KP & Worshipology:
Get the book - www.worshipologybook.com
The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj
 

KJ Scriven on Spiritual gifts, writing with Maverick City, worship going unplugged, and identity beyond titles

In this conversation, KP talks with Grammy winning songwriter and worship pastor KJ Scriven. KJ dives into the story behind "Man of Your Word", as well as the depth of teaching through worship, and how our spiritual gifts shape the way we lead worship.
Connect with KJ:
www.kjscriven.com
Twitter - @kjscriven
Instagram - @kjscriven 
Connect with KP & Worshipology:
Get the book - www.worshipologybook.com
The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj
 

Len Burdick on Leading kids in worship, Waiting on the Lord corporately, Multigenerational worship, and Staying the course in ministry

In this conversation, KP talks with Pastor Len Burdick who has been leading worship since the 80s, in contexts of every kind! Len has a doctorate in Pastoral Leadership and Master in Worship Studies and has taught at Word of Life Academy. He's currently the Worship Pastor at Victory Church in Winchester, VA
Helpful links:
Connect with Len - @lenburdick
"Clear the Stage" by Scott Wilson - https://amzn.to/3DsKEOD
Get my book - www.worshipologybook.com
The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj
 

Writing a book, Teaching your church how to worship, building a culture of expectation

In this special episode KP shares his heart behind the new book Worshipology, which comes out everywhere Oct. 18th! He does a brief flyover of each chapter, the special guests who contributed to the book, and the heart behind it all. 
Connect with KP - kurt@kurtisparks.com
Instagram - @kurtisparks
Get the book NOW - www.worshipologybook.com
LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Matt Podesla on complementing others on stage, staying flexible and adaptable with your instrument, and keeping joy in worship

Episode 20 - In this conversation KP sits down with worship guitarist Matt Podesla, who has shared the stage with Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher and John Mark Mcmillan. He shares valuable lessons from his years on the road! 
Connect with Matt:
Instagram - @mattpodesla
Email (guitar lessons or guitar clinics) - matt.podesla@gmail.com
For more on Worshipology:
Get the book NOW - www.worshipologybook.com
LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Greg Ford on the lead pastor and worship leader relationship, living with a holy curiosity, and developing a unified culture of diversity

Episode 19 - In this conversation KP chats with lead pastor Greg Ford, out of Columbus, OH. Pastor Greg talks about the relationship between a worship leader and the lead pastor, diversity as a core value, and how to operate with a holy curiosity. 
Connect with Greg:
Instagram - @gregoryaford
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6kBKRSkos_PmKWiboMNP6g
Church - www.one.church
For more on Worshipology:
Get the book NOW - www.worshipologybook.com
LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Seth Putnam on making auditions a discipleship pathway, stewarding a relational culture, and pursuing faithfulness over significance

Episode 18 - In this conversation KP chats with New Life Church (Colorado Springs) worship pastor Seth Putnam. Seth dives into what it takes to make a family/relational culture work on your team, and how to take auditions from a music based process to a discipleship based pathway! 
Connect with Seth:
Instagram - @jeneralseth
Seth's website - www.sethputnam.net
 
LIVE NOW: The Worshiplogy Community (coaching for worship leaders) - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Brad & Rebekah on worship life on the road as a couple, battling cancer, and the power of music with a mission

Episode 18 - In this conversation, KP chats with husband and wife duo Brad & Rebekah about life on the road, walking through cancer, and couple music with a mission!
Connect with Brad & Rebekah:
Music - https://BradRebekah.lnk.to/LifeAgain
Instagram - @bradandrebekah
website - https://bradandrebekahmusic.com
 
The Worshiplogy Community - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj

Ross Fishburn on touring with Phil Wickham, life with the Shanes, the calling of a worship leader, and living out Colossians 3:16

Episode 17 - In this conversation, KP chats with multi-instrumentalist and worship leader Ross Fishburn. We talk about equipping worship leaders, finding the gaps on your team, and how to bring a level of excellence to any context you find yourself leading in. Also some fun insights to life on the road with Shane & Shane and Phil Wickham. 
Connect with Ross:
Instagram - @rossfishburn
website - www.equippedworship.com
 
The Worshiplogy Community - https://bit.ly/3cUYGhj