More Than A Worship Leader Podcast

John Miller. He is an author, speaker, and founder of QBQ, Inc., an organizational development firm based in Colorado dedicated to “Helping Organizations Make Personal Accountability a Core Value.” A 1980 graduate of Cornell University, John has been involved in the training and speaking industry since 1986. He lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife, Karen. They have seven children and lots of grandkids.   QBQ: https://qbq.com John's story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-qbq-podcast/id1817469731?i=1000710460318   Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin  

AdlLib Music: https://www.adlibmusic.com/  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Troy Kennedy has been in ministry for over 30 years, and the majority of that time he was a worship leader for churches, including a season at Saddleback Church with Rick Warren. He and his family have been in the Kansas City area at Westside Family Church for many years, and he's currently the Spiritual Formation Pastor there.   Troy's website: https://www.troymarshallkennedy.com/  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Ryan Dahl is the Founder and CEO of PraiseCharts Publishing, Inc. PraiseCharts has become a household name for thousands of worship pastors and musicians from around the world who regularly feed off the fresh flow of music available for immediate download. He leads a team of arrangers, producers, and administrators who are interconnected from all over the world. He lives and works from his home in Canada, alongside his wife and four children.   PraiseCharts: https://www.praisecharts.com Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin  

Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Dr. O'Neal serves as Professor of Worship at Cedarville University. He has served for over 30 years as a full-time and part-time minister for worship and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of traditional and contemporary worship. He received his Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 and has been at Cedarville University since 2002. Cedarville University Worship Department: https://www.cedarville.edu/academic-schools-and-departments/music-and-worship Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Mark Loomis is a clinician at Renew Counseling Ministries in Fairlawn, Ohio. He is very passionate about being used as a catalyst by the Holy Spirit to “Transform” others from the inside out. He feels there is no greater joy than seeing struggling individuals find healing, freedom, and abundant life.   Find Mark here: https://renewcm.com Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Amy Anderson is the Managing Director at The Unstuck Group and has served over 150 churches, helping them design ministry, staffing & multisite strategies that aligns and fuels their mission. Amy and her husband Jason have been involved in church ministry for years and are currently at Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN where Jason is the lead pastor.   Amy's website: https://theunstuckgroup.com Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

You are capable of MORE. More than a show. More than a production. God desires more, and your church deserves more. Be MORE than a band. Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Andrea Olson is a passionate worship leader, songwriter and worship leading coach based in Minnesota. In 2014, she began a ministry for worship leaders called Overflow and has hosted 9 conferences and more than 3,000 worshippers from across the country.   Overflow Worship: https://www.overflowworshipleaders.com/ Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Zac Hicks is the pastor of Church of the Cross in Birmingham, AL. He has been pastoring and leading worship for over two decades in churches all across the US. He is author of The Worship Pastor, Worship By Faith Alone, and Before We Gather.   Zac's website: https://zachicks.com/  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Mac Lake has been in ministry for over 30 years in different pastoral and consultant roles. He's a husband, dad, grandpa, author, and passionate about leadership development.   Check out the Multiply Group: https://www.multiplygroup.org/ Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Yancy is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her  Dove Award-winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. This will be helpful for those in worship ministry and kids ministry, but I think it will also be good for any leader in the church.   Yancy Ministries: https://yancyministries.com/    You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks 

Scott Reed is the a pastor at Vintage Church in Malibu, California. He's also been a worship leader, songwriter, and now an author of the book The Power of a Dad. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Holly, and two boys, Tommy and Brandon.   Scott's book - The Power of a Dad: https://shorturl.at/Qv9fs    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Recently, I was a guest on the Overflow Worship podcast which is hosted by Andrea Olson. Andrea leads a ministry for worship leaders called Overflow and has hosted 9 conferences and more than 3,000 worshippers from across the country. She asked me my thoughts on building a healthy worship team culture. So, here's my conversation with Andrea Olson on the Overflow Worship podcast.   Overflow Worship: https://www.overflowworshipleaders.com/   Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin

Picking songs is a privilege and responsibility of the worship leader. What songs should we sing? The way you answer that question can make you More Than a Worship Leader. Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Brian Taylor is the Vice President of Worship & Creative Arts at Slingshot Group. For over 15 years, Brian has served and equipped the local church. His background spans a broad spectrum of denominations, cultures, church sizes, and settings. He and his wife Lauren live just north of Dallas, Texas, with their two beautiful kids.   Brian's links: https://slingshotgroup.org/ • https://linktr.ee/briantaylor    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Andrea Olson is a passionate worship leader, songwriter and worship leading coach based in Minnesota. In 2014, she began a ministry for worship leaders called Overflow and has hosted 9 conferences and more than 3,000 worshippers from across the country.   Overflow Worship: https://www.overflowworshipleaders.com/ Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Phil Sillas' career spans over 32 years in the music business. Phil is a veteran of the Christian music industry, a Dove Award winning producer and songwriter, as well as former VP of Maranatha! Music and former A&R Director for Song Discovery/Worship Leader Magazine.   Phil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philsillas/    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Mac Lake has been in ministry for over 30 years in different pastoral and consultant roles. He's a husband, dad, grandpa, author, and passionate about leadership development. And he's also the proud dad of Brandon Lake. Check out the Multiply Group: https://www.multiplygroup.org/ Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Ross Ferguson serves as an Academic Advisor, as well as the co-host on the For The Church podcast at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor for nearly ten years in churches both in the UK and the US.   For the Church Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-church-podcast/id1227869536    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Yancy is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her  Dove Award-winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. Go to https://yancyministries.com/  Jenny Durbin is my lovely wife, mom, step-mom, singer, and writer. Go listen to her album "In Him" on all the major streaming platforms today! Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Troy's website: https://www.troymarshallkennedy.com/  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Zac's website: https://zachicks.com/  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Conversation with my good friends and fellow worship leaders in town about using Christmas songs in worship. Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Gary's Links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Dwayne Moore is a best-selling author and a sought-after, international speaker. He’s the founder and president of NLW International, Inc., a ministry committed to providing quality worship discipleship resources to believers and churches.   NLW International & Books: https://www.nextlevelworship.com/    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin   

On this episode I talk to Rich Kirkpatrick about the magic of creativity. He is an author, musician and creativity expert. Along with being in worship ministry for many years, he writes, consults, and speaks about the intersection of creativity, faith and leadership.   Go get his book Mindblown now on Amazon!   Rich's site: https://rkblog.com/    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Tony Guerrero has established himself in a variety of areas. His work as a contemporary jazz musician, composer, and producer has garnered him both critical success and a worldwide audience. Beginning in the mid-1990s he began establishing himself in the contemporary church music world as a music director, composer, producer, author, and speaker. He has a lot of wisdom pertaining to the world of creative arts and worship ministry, so I'm sure you'll get some good insight from this conversation with Tony Guerrero.   Tony's site: https://www.tonyguerrero.com/   Gary's links: http://linktr.ee/gdurbin     

I grew up as a ministry kid, and my Dad was a music minister my whole upbringing. He served at 7 churches in 6 states during his 40+ years in ministry. In 2014, he and my mom graciously stepped out of full time ministry and took care of my grandparents in their final years. Now, my parents are retired and enjoying life together. On this episode, and in honor of Father's Day, I decided to interview my Dad and talk about some of the things he experienced in ministry and explore the principles and values that he instilled me as a worship leader. Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Todd Stanley began leading worship at the age of 15, and he has served in full-time ministry for over 28 years. The majority of those years were spent as a worship pastor, and leading worship continues to be a part of his ministry.  He currently serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Summit Church in Indiana, PA.   Todd's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_oddsoul/  Todd's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tstanley1299  Back 40 Leadership Podcast: https://summitpodcasts.church/back40/    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Recently I was interviewed by my good friend Matt Knabe on the ExEm podcast which is put out by Emerge Counseling Ministries. Emerge played a vital role in my healing as I had to journey through divorce. I thought it would be cool to share this conversation I had with Matt, and I'm grateful that he's allowed me to re-post it here. So, here's the interview about how I lived and led through the worst days of my life.   ExEm podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/experience-emerge-exem/id1503678830   ExEm Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EXe6iycAIdRE2mGNE5mzB?si=65102d6227fe490e    Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

Branon is the founder and CEO of Worship Team Training (WorshipTeamTraining.com) and Worship Team Training University (WTTU.co). With over twenty-five years of leading worship, he works with churches ranging from 500 to 5,000 members. Along with writing music, he's also an author, with 2 books in the works - "Confessions of a Worship Leader," and his soon to be released autobiography "Facing The Shadows." These books will speak to the topic of abuse, whether it's spiritual, emotional, or physical.   Branon's links: http://linktr.ee/branondempsey  Gary's links: https://linktr.ee/gdurbin 

On this episode, I talked to Yancy. She is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her  Dove Award-winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. This will be helpful for those in worship ministry and kids ministry, but I think it will also be good for any leader in the church.   Yancy Ministries: https://yancyministries.com/   You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks 

In this episode, I talk Kevin Navarro, who is the author of one of the most influential books in my life and ministry - called THE COMPLETE WORSHIP LEADER. Kevin serves as a spiritual director and spiritual formation coach for pastors, missionaries, and Christian leaders around the world. He has also served in worship and pastoral ministry for many years in the local church. His other books include THE COMPLETE WORSHIP SERVICE, and recently, TRINITARIAN DOXOLOGY.   Kevin's books: https://www.amazon.com/Kevin-J-Navarro/e/B001KHK5KM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1670415909&sr=8-1    You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks 

In this bonus episode, I wanted to introduce myself for those who don't know me well. My wife, Jenny, interviews me and helps me tell some of my story.  Our music: http://www.garydurbin.com/music.html  Books:https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

On this episode, I talked to Natalie Runion, or as you may know her, the woman behind #raisedtostay. Natalie is a Pastor’s Kid turned Pastor. She and her family live in Colorado Springs, CO, and she's on staff at New Life Church as Pastor of Women and Creative Pastor of Family Ministry.  Before that she was a worship leader for 20 years in the local church. Recently, she's started an impactful online community called Raised to Stay and her very first book will release in 2023.   Follow Natalie here: https://natalierunion.com/    You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

Troy Kennedy is someone I highly respect and look up to, and as you'll notice, has a passion for worship and discipleship in the local church. He's been in ministry for over 30 years, and the majority of that time he was a worship leader for churches, including a season at Saddleback Church with Rick Warren. He and his family have been in the Kansas City area at Westside Family Church for many years, and he's currently the Next Steps Pastor there. I've really enjoyed my time with Troy, and I know you will as well. So, here's my conversation with Troy Kennedy.   Troy's church: https://westsidefamily.church/    You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

For this very first episode, I've chosen to interview Ben Abu Saada. Ben grew up and resides with his wife Addie and three daughters in the Kansas City area. He’s been a worship leader for the past 25 years and 18 of those years have been at Grace Church in Overland Park, KS.  He’s currently the Director of Worship Arts at that church, overseeing the production, worship, film, and Communications teams. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ben, as we discuss the ways that, we as worship leaders, can have a HEALTHY IDENTITY.   GC Collaborative: https://linktr.ee/gccollaborative    You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks

Here's a brief word from Gary about the heart behind the podcast. The first episode and conversation is coming soon in October 2022. You can purchase Gary's books here: https://tinyurl.com/MTAWLBooks