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Writing Songs & Books for Kids w/ Ellie Holcomb

Writing Songs & Books for Kids w/ Ellie Holcomb

Ellie Holcomb joined Matt McCoy to discuss her upcoming album and book! They also discuss the children’s music and books she’s written, and tips for songwriting. Singing Scripture Matt: You’re releasing a new book and album All of My Days in April. Tell us about it! Ellie: On Fridays on Instagram because there’s so much noise,… View Article
Using Tracks in Catholic Worship

Using Tracks in Catholic Worship

Using tracks, a click track or even just a pad can help enhance your worship services. Hear from Will with Liturgy Resources about why we should be embracing modern technology in the Catholic Church. Getting Started Getting started with running tracks can be intimidating. It may seem too confusing or too expensive for your parish…. View Article
Building Confidence in Songwriting w/ Anna Golden

Building Confidence in Songwriting w/ Anna Golden

Anna Golden joined Matt McCoy to talk about serving at her local church while releasing music, building confidence in songwriting and her new music! Being planted at a church [Matt] So you’re in the trenches serving at a church, in Planning Center, choosing songs. It has to be interesting balancing both worlds of serving at… View Article
Having Humility as a Worship Leader w/ Michael W. Smith

Having Humility as a Worship Leader w/ Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smith sat down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about how worship music has changed, how to be humble as a worship leader and more! How worship has changed Matt: “How have you seen worship music change over the years? Is there anything you think that we should go back to?”… View Article
The Importance of Songwriting w/ Pat Barrett

The Importance of Songwriting w/ Pat Barrett

Pat Barrett joins Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting, churches writing their own music, and his latest album Shelter. Daily songwriting Matt: “Do you write songs everyday?” Pat: “I try to do at least something every day. Go through notes from previous days, sit down and play a melody and sing to… View Article
Pastoring Worship Leaders w/ Mark Harris

Pastoring Worship Leaders w/ Mark Harris

Mark Harris, the Worship Pastor at Gateway Church, sat down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about pastoring worship leaders, fatherhood, and Gateway Worship’s latest albums. Worship Leading vs. Artistry Matt: “I’ve talked to a lot of worship pastors who have always dreamed of being an artist and touring, like you did with… View Article
How We Measure Success w/ Cody Carnes

How We Measure Success w/ Cody Carnes

Cody Carnes sat down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about how worship leaders should measure success, as well as his album God Is Good! Measuring Success Matt: “It can be so easy for churches to measure success and define what that success is with attendance or with engagement. Did they raise their… View Article
Writing Well-Crafted Songs w/ Brooke Ligertwood

Writing Well-Crafted Songs w/ Brooke Ligertwood

Brooke Ligertwood sat down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting and her new album EIGHT. Matt: “What’s a worship song right now that you really love or that’s currently stirring your spirit?” Brooke: “This sounds like I’m trying to plug something, but I’m just being truthful, there’s a song on my… View Article
The Songwriting Process and Stewarding Your Gifts w/ Chris Davenport

The Songwriting Process and Stewarding Your Gifts w/ Chris Davenport

Songwriter and artist Chris Davenport has written some of the biggest songs for the church, “Hymn of Heaven”, “Another In the Fire”, “His Name Is Jesus”, “Plead the Blood” and more! Chris sat down with Loop Community Founder Matt McCoy to talk about songwriting. Stewarding Your Gifts Matt: What’s it like to have written so… View Article
The Worship Innovators Conference

The Worship Innovators Conference

When: October 2-3, 2023 Where: Chicago, IL The Worship Innovators Conference is not your typical worship conference. Whether you are a part of a large or small church, this two-day conference will teach you how to better implement technology and take your worship services to the next level. Discover how to become more efficient in… View Article