Derek Volkmann | Worship Strategies

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Derek Volkmann

Derek is a husband, father, musician, and mission-preneur in MO. He serves churches through Worship Strategies and those in addiction recovery with rcvrjournal.com.

This Concept Will Unlock New Chords for You

This Concept Will Unlock New Chords for You

Worship Licensing: What You Need to Know

Worship Licensing: What You Need to Know

Avoid These "Creeps"

Avoid These "Creeps"

Shaking the Stigma of Singing

Shaking the Stigma of Singing

You Gotta Pick a Lane

You Gotta Pick a Lane

Don't Know Music Theory But Want to Precisely Lock In a Good Song Key? Here's How.

Don't Know Music Theory But Want to Precisely Lock In a Good Song Key? Here's How.

The Power of Visuals in Worship

The Power of Visuals in Worship

I Spent 4 Hours with a 100-Year-Old Hymnal...

I Spent 4 Hours with a 100-Year-Old Hymnal...

When Worship Feels Flat, Check on This 👇

When Worship Feels Flat, Check on This 👇

The Worship "EP" You've Never Heard Before

The Worship "EP" You've Never Heard Before

The Wise Fool(s) of Worship

The Wise Fool(s) of Worship

Let's Call "Authentic Worship" What It Really Is

Let's Call "Authentic Worship" What It Really Is

Grief ➝ Hope ➝ Praise

Grief ➝ Hope ➝ Praise

Doctrine Matters

Doctrine Matters

Classical Musicians on the Worship Team—How to Make It Work

Classical Musicians on the Worship Team—How to Make It Work

New Music for 2026

New Music for 2026

Sauce and Sparkle: The Power of the Auxiliary Player

Sauce and Sparkle: The Power of the Auxiliary Player

AI Scripture Songs? Nah.

AI Scripture Songs? Nah.

Should Church Musicians Be Paid?

Should Church Musicians Be Paid?

Here's the Basic Cost of Starting a Praise Band

Here's the Basic Cost of Starting a Praise Band

I Transformed a Mainstream Worship Song Into a Gospel-style Powerhouse. Here's How.

I Transformed a Mainstream Worship Song Into a Gospel-style Powerhouse. Here's How.

Church Leaders: You Need to Check Out This Brand-New Tool.

Where I'm Leaning Into for 2026

Where I'm Leaning Into for 2026

How Do We Worship Well When Everyone Is Upset?

How Do We Worship Well When Everyone Is Upset?

Unity, Liberty & Charity: Worshipping Together in a Blended Church (Part 3)

Unity, Liberty & Charity: Worshipping Together in a Blended Church (Part 3)