Archives for October 2013

Have you ever wondered – why do we have worship teams?

Is it really necessary to have all these musicians and sing all these songs and invest all this time and money into making music in the local church?

Or maybe you’ve just wondered why you do what you do. Are you simply a warm-up to the message or a resident entertainer getting people warmed up for the rest of the service?

In this post I want to explain the power and purpose of worship teams in the plan of God. And I also want to hear your thoughts in the comments, because it’s just better that way.

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I think we could all agree – worship isn’t about songs.

Songs are important, but there’s more to a worship service than simply singing through them one after the other, right?

But how do we get to a place in our leadership where we move beyond the song to the main event of gazing upon the glory of the Lord?

We don’t just want good songs.

We don’t just want smooth transitions.

We don’t just want great music or a great show.

We can get that somewhere else.

What we need is the real presence of God and an atmosphere where we can get lost in it.

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There’s no argument that when it comes to worship, our heart is important.

It’s not just about the outward appearance, musical brilliance, or leadership savvy. It’s about the offering we bring to God from deep within our heart. God sees through what is fake and knows what’s there.

But guarding your heart isn’t simply an event or a moment of intense focus. It’s a lifestyle of healthy decisions – boundaries you place in your life to keep your heart pure, on-fire for Jesus, and above reproach.

I believe there are a few areas of focus here:

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