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 is 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

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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:...

Branon is the founder and CEO of Worship Team Training (WorshipTeamTrianing.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...

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 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:...

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.