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AS MUCH AS YOU MIGHT’VE EXPERIENCED WORSHIP IN YOUR LIFE—LEADING WORSHIP IS A DIFFERENT STORY ENTIRELY.

Whether you’re entering into a new season as a worship leader—or your church is transitioning worship styles altogether—creating a firm foundation on which to build a thriving, healthy, effective worship ministry team is no small task …


… what’s more? 

THERE AREN’T MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE

DISCUSSING THE PRACTICALITIES OF DOING JUST THAT.

And when the average church isn’t a congregation of thousands with multiple campuses and a deep bench of paid staff … the resources to lead yourself, your team, and your ministry well might be harder to come by.


But what’s worse?

The crippling fear of mishandling the ministry that’s been entrusted to you—and letting your church, your leaders, and yourself down


The constant pressure to perform well—not only as a musician, but as a leader and Jesus follower, too


The running list of issues you don’t know how to handle—and the swirling thoughts of “my past experiences didn’t prepare me for this”

AS A WORSHIP LEADER, A MINISTRY LEADER—AND JUST AS A HUMAN—IT’S OKAY TO NEED A LITTLE HELP.

Equipping worship leaders to thrive as they work from strong spiritual, practical, and relational foundations 

Grow in your ministry role with the Overflow Worship Leaders Startup Toolkit →

As much as you might’ve experienced worship in your life—leading worship is a different story entirely. 

Whether you’re entering into a new season as a worship leader—or your church is transitioning worship styles altogether—creating a firm foundation on which to build a thriving, healthy, effective worship ministry team is no small task … 

… What’s More? 

There aren’t many people out there discussing the practicalities of doing just that.

And when the average church isn’t a congregation of thousands with multiple campuses and a deep bench of paid staff … the resources to lead yourself, your team, and your ministry well might be harder to come by.

But What’s Worse? 

The crippling fear of mishandling the ministry that’s been entrusted to you—and letting your church, your leaders, and yourself down 


The constant pressure to perform well—not only as a musician, but as a leader and Jesus follower, too


The running list of issues you don’t know how to handle—and the swirling thoughts of “my past experiences didn’t prepare me for this” 

As a worship leader, a ministry  leader—and just as a human— it’s okay to need a little help. 

As a worship leader, a ministry 

leader—and just as a human—

it’s okay to need a little help. 

You were called to this—which means, it’s probably gonna be hard some days. 

(Not what you expected us to say?) 

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You were called to this—which means, it’s probably gonna be hard some days. 

(Not what you expected us to say?) 

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But, as a leader entrusted with a piece of the Kingdom, we believe you’re fully capable of doing great work in and through your community. 

You just might need:

Practical, step-by-step guidance for the day-in, day-out rhythms of running a thriving worship ministry, in a “regular” church context with a volunteer team

A network of worship leaders who can relate to your everyday responsibilities and speak into your role in a way that your church staff may not be able to (because they’ve got their own lanes!) 

A resource for worship-ministry-specific strategies, tools, and resources that can help you make progress toward your goals for your team & church
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Aside from their own past experiences, most worship leaders have minimal practical training in how to organize, run, and effectively lead a worship team

(BUT that doesn’t mean they CAN’T)

There’s so much more that goes into a worship ministry than set lists, musicians, and a mood-setting tech setup of lights, sound, & screens … 

You may be an incredible musician or a gifted shepherd of people, but the fact is, a worship ministry demands multi-faceted leadership unlike any other part of the church. 

You need:

YOU NEED:

The administrative capability to organize, schedule, and lead productive rehearsals with efficiency

The creativity and musicianship to plan a weekly set list and develop transitions between songs and service segments

Lasting patience, grace, and God-given intuition as you lead a group of people who each have their own complex needs, experiences, and expectations

Self-leadership and collaboration as you come alongside the other leaders within your church to develop and support overall ministry goals for your congregation.

Training that prepares you to pivot as you build a team of volunteers to form your band and deal with the juggling act 

of replacements for illness, vacations, lack of commitment, etc.
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With "That" List Of Demands...

Unfortunately, it’s totally  normalto be overwhelmed 

by everything your ministry seemingly needs from you

Unfortunately, it’stotally  normalto be overwhelmed 

by everything your ministry 

seemingly needs from you

Google “ministry burnout” and you’ll get 3.5 million search results. 

A recent study shows stats from pastors aren’t any better either:

38%

say they’ve considered leaving ministry altogether

90%

report working 55 to 70 hours per week

50%

report feeling unable to meet the demands of their jobs

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But what if you could lead from the overflow instead of the overwhelm… 

What if you had the resources you needed to complement your natural gifting, and you felt supported to not only do your job well but thrive in your ministry career?

Introducing The All-New

Overflow Worship Leaders Startup Toolkit

An online ministry training course with step-by-step, practical resources created to support you as a worship leader as you grow in your craft, increase your team’s effectiveness, and work at a sustainable pace to thrive for the long haul.

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Video & Guided Application Tools

Receive guidance that will transform you from uncertain & stressed out into a confident, strategic worship ministry leader.

Handcrafted for emerging leaders in small- to medium-sized local churches with volunteer-supported worship ministries

Frequently Asked Questions

    MODULE 1 | THE SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION

        Start with an assessment to discern where you are now in your spiritual walk and where you want to be—a month from now, a year from now, and beyond.

        • Journey through a series of questions that will help you discover your “why”… and more.
        • Locate Your Wells … where are you being fed, and who is drawing from your well—how you can ensure both are being maintained well.
        • Implement tools and accountability for staying in communion with God as you serve in your ministry role.

    MODULE 2 | THE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

        Next, we’ll assess your current leadership skills to discover where you’re doing well and where you might be able to make improvements. 

        • Build a supportive team by learning how to delegate tasks and responsibilities to cultivate a community of helpfulness and “pitching in” within the full scope of your ministry. 
        • Implement practices for longevity & health in leadership so you can thrive for the long haul. 

    MODULE 3 | THE STRATEGIC FOUNDATION

        Next, we’ll evaluate your personal mission, vision, & values for your ministry and how they align and support the mission, vision, and values of your church. 


        • Establish your team’s why—and formulate a plan to effectively communicate it to all of your volunteers.
        • Adopt strategies for effective communication between your Senior Pastor and other leadership from day one, and learn how to foster the same healthy relationships within your team.
        • Implement weekly planning practices to prevent bottlenecks, burnout, and confusion. 

    MODULE 4 | THE ADMINISTRATIVE FOUNDATION

        Next, we’ll look at your current church practices to determine the best ways to support your church’s  ministry goals. 

        • Establish a 90-day review to check in on your goals and progress. 
        • Implement an inventory and assessment practice within your team of volunteers & paid staff to ensure you have the right “who” and “what” in place for your ministry goals.

    MODULE 5 | THE SKILLS FOUNDATION

        As the leader of the team, we’ll ensure you’re not only aware of your strengths and opportunities for improvement as a musician, but have a plan of action for continued growth.

        • Establish your rhythms of musical & technical preparation to remain a lifelong learner & good leader—plus what tasks to keep on your plate, and what to delegate.
        • Adopt strategies for effective team preparation, including what is and is not your responsibility as the worship leader. 

    MODULE 6 | BUILDING ON YOUR FOUNDATION

        Now it’s time to apply everything you’ve learned and watch (and lead) as your ministry thrives …

        • Prepare your systems & instruments for optimal performance.
        • Establish your tools for efficiency and agility among your team, especially when time is of the essence.
        • Invest in your personnel (staff & volunteers) to ensure ministry alignment & open communication.

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How does it work? Here’s the Process:

01

Evaluate & Assess

In each module, we’ll begin with an assessment of where you are now—identifying key areas of success & opportunity so you can apply the lessons in real time.

02

Set your Goals

Once we know where you want to improve, we’ll set goals for how you can apply your learnings to see growth within your ministry. 

03

Apply your Learnings

At the end of each lesson, you’ll have action steps to apply what you’ve learned, as well as guidance to help you share with your team.

Plus, get VIP

access to these

exclusive BONUSES:

Exclusive discount on tickets to the in-person Overflow 

Worship Conference

Exclusive access to VIP training sessions with Mike Harland, Andrea Olson and Josh Waugh: The Slippery Slope of Discontentment and Technically Translating Hymns to Your Context.

AND...

The first 25 people to purchase the course will get to take Module #2 LIVE with Andrea Olson on Zoom, and she will take live questions.
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8

YEARS

 running the annual Overflow 

Worship Conference hosting 

over 3000 worshippers

17+

YEARS

worship ministry and coaching experience, Andrea Olson, Founder & Course Creator 

500+

TRAINED

worship leaders from all over the country practically applying these leadership skills

$+

THOUSANDS

The cost of hiring 

Andrea personally for 

this training.

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN WILL PUT YOU ON THE FAST TRACK TO MINISTRY BURNOUT

The day-to-day cost of spinning your wheels, while you work long (and hard) hours away from your family, friends, and meaningful hobbies …


Feeling like you spent a lot of hours in seminary or ministry training but somehow never learned the things your new role requires from you (OR you fell into this role with music experience but no ministry training at all) …

 

Navigating things like volunteer turnover, being short-staffed, and fatigue …

 

As you watch other churches & ministry leaders thrive—because they seem to know something you don't …


And you wrestle with God over the responsibility He’s entrusted to you …

... IT ALL JUST FEELS LIKE TOO MUCH

what if you could not only shake off some of that stress & self-doubt, but also take a step toward growth by giving yourself the resources you need to truly thrive?

WE’VE MADE THIS VALUE-PACKED MINISTRY TRAINING COURSE AS AFFORDABLE AS WE POSSIBLY CAN...

So that these resources are available to anyone who needs them:

Six modules of practical, step-by-step training for the spiritual, administrative, and relational foundations of leading a thriving worship ministry.

Value: $1,000

Each lesson includes self-assessments, goal-setting resources, and practical action steps to apply your learnings within your team & church context.

Value: $500

Exclusive discount on tickets to the in-person Overflow Worship Conference.

Value: $100

Exclusive access to VIP training sessions with Mike Harland, Andrea Olson and Josh Waugh: The Slippery Slope of Discontentment and Technically Translating Hymns to Your Context.

Value: $1,000

The first 25 people to purchase the course will get to take Module #2 LIVE with Andrea Olson on Zoom, and she will take live questions.

Value: $1,000

A $2,500+ VALUE—BUT GET IMMEDIATE ACCESS FOR JUST $97

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express my brand. The course has been amazing! I have a better voice to speak directly to my target client on my website and marketing materials. I've strengthened my brand with copy that separates me from my competition and allows me to connect with my target client.

Ashlyn seriously has a gift for breaking it all the way down for those of us that struggle with writing. And not just write
copy, but copy that expresses the heart of my brand!

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The OWLO Promise

Get immediate access to the full curriculum and start applying  what you learn

(After all, that’s the only way for it to work.)

Our number 1 goal is to be sure you have the support you need to navigate the course, evaluate the current state of your worship team, and apply your learnings for growth & longevity in your ministry. As you work through this self-paced curriculum, our team is here to answer questions and help you progress.

Because of the digital nature of this course, we do not offer refunds—however, if you find yourself stuck after completing the course and applying what you learn, reach out to our team and we’ll do our best to help! 

Overflow Worship, whether in person or online, was created to help worship leaders thrive with what they have, where they are and build a foundation that will set them up to thrive for the long haul. 

Andrea Olson

Overflow Worship, whether in person or online, was created to help worship leaders thrive with what they have, where they are and build a foundation that will set them up to thrive for the long haul. 

Andrea Olson

Founded by

Andrea Olson is a passionate worship leader, songwriter, and worship-leading coach based in Minnesota. Through Overflow Worship and Overflow Worship Leaders Online, Andrea is dedicated to equipping the local church to live and serve from a place of authenticity, wholeness, and intimacy with God.

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Is the Startup Toolkit right for you & your ministry?

HERE'S HOW TO KNOW

You love worship & you’ve got musical talent—but some days you feel like you were “handed the keys” without the training, tools, & resources to be an effective leader of your worship ministry … so you’re often stressed and worried about letting your team, your leaders, and your church down. 

Or maybe … you have ministry education, but you’re realizing most of it was not practical training—you need the step-by-step processes for things like scheduling your team, running a rehearsal, building a setlist in collaboration with your teaching pastor, and more. 

You watch as other ministry leaders thrive and grow incredible teams, and you find yourself wondering if it’s a YOU problem, or if they just know something you don’t. You’re ready to escape that self-doubt & partner with God to become the best leader you can be in the role He’s entrusted you with.

 You find yourself guilty of a little too much time spent trying to figure things out on your own. You wonder what part of your job (or personal life) could have more of your attention if you didn’t have to do so much “research.” 

You believe God’s got you and has you in this role for a reason—but you don’t want to be a bottleneck in the process, so you’re committed to doing everything you can to become the less-stressed, more-prepared, and more-available leader you know you can be.

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THE BIG QUESTIONS

(aka our answers to the thoughts that might be running through your mind)

Frequently Asked Questions

    IS THE OVERFLOW WORSHIP LEADERS STARTUP TOOLKIT ONLY FOR BRAND NEW LEADERS?

        The Startup Toolkit was created with new worship leaders in mind—however, it’s a perfect resource for anyone new to worship ministry, new to their current role, or a worship leader serving a church that is going through a significant change or major culture shift.

    HOW IS THE STARTUP TOOLKIT DIFFERENT FROM MY OTHER MINISTRY TRAINING?

        Great question—it’s almost entirely different. We trust that you have a foundational knowledge of leading ministry from a spiritual background (or are at least getting on-the-job mentorship in this area), but we also know that oftentimes seminary or ministry training programs focus less on the practical aspects of ministry leadership, and that’s where we come in. The Startup Toolkit is almost entirely made up of practical, step-by-step training for every aspect of worship ministry leadership that your ministry training or seminary program didn’t cover.

    I’M SO BUSY—WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE TIME FOR A WHOLE COURSE?

        The Startup Toolkit is self-paced, so there’s no syllabus of deadlines or live trainings you’ll miss if you’re busy. However, this program is designed to help lift some of the burdens on your time. Whether that’s by giving you easy-to-follow processes for the tasks you’re currently spending too much time on, or giving you the tools to delegate some of the things on your to-do list, we believe the Startup Toolkit will help you feel less busy & stressed, and give you more time to focus on the most important things in ministry & life.

    WHAT IF THIS ISN’T RIGHT FOR ME—DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?

        Because of the digital nature of this course, we do not offer refunds—however, if you find yourself stuck after completing the course and applying what you learn, reach out to our team and we’ll do our best to help! Our number 1 goal is to be sure you have the support you need to navigate the course, evaluate the current state of your worship team, and apply your learnings for growth & longevity in your ministry. As you work through this self-paced curriculum, our team is here to answer questions and help you progress.

    I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. HOW CAN I GET IN TOUCH?
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BEING A MINISTRY LEADER IS A CALLING & AN HONOR—BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO FACE YOUR STRUGGLES ALONE WITHOUT THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED & THRIVE

At Overflow Worship, it’s our mission to ensure ministry leaders are set up for fulfilling, impactful ministry leadership roles with longevity.


Burnout is real—and we consider it our calling to serve & minister to leaders to prevent things like self-doubt, exhaustion, and turnover that have become so normal in church life.


As a new ministry leader or one just embarking on a new role or a worship-style change, we want to make sure you are equipped and encouraged for the road ahead. That’s why we created this course. We’re expectant of all that God is doing in and through you and your ministry, and we want to see you thrive.


Our hope is that the Startup Toolkit will provide you with the practical training and resources you need to lay a strong foundation for an exceptional and thriving worship ministry.

INSIDE THE OVERFLOW WORSHIP LEADERS STARTUP TOOLKIT, YOU’LL GET:

Six modules of practical, step-by-step training for the spiritual, administrative, and relational foundations of leading a thriving worship ministry.

Value: $1,000

Each lesson includes self-assessments, goal-setting resources, and practical action steps to apply your learnings within your team & church context.

Value: $500+

Exclusive discount on tickets to the in-person Overflow Worship Conference.

Value: $100

Exclusive access to VIP training sessions with Mike Harland, Andrea Olson and Josh Waugh: The Slippery Slope of Discontentment and Technically Translating Hymns to Your Context.

Value: $1,000

The first 25 people to purchase the course will get to take Module #2 LIVE with Andrea Olson on Zoom, and she will take live questions.

Value: $1,000

ENROLL NOW FOR JUST $97 →
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