Worship Leader, when you hear “team devos”, what comes to mind?

If I’m honest, I cringe a little. It’s not that I don’t love Jesus or don’t love learning or discussing.

It’s just that devos can be just plain awkward.

Oftentimes it’s a leader launching off into a monologue that no one understands while the rest of the team daydreams of when it’s over.

But I’m not content to leave it at that. I crave to know God deeper. I long for my team to grow. I look forward to discussions around what God is showing us.

So I’m going to share with you a 3 part devo strategy I’ve been using recently in hopes that if your team devos are stale, it can fuse some life into them.

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When you hear the word “memorize”, you probably have one of two reactions.

1. I can’t do that.
2. Not a chance.

There’s something about memorizing that is scary to us, but I don’t think it has to be.

We all know there is something good about it, right?

• It helps us be more present in the moment.
• It serves congregational worship by having a more prepared team.
• It helps your rehearsals go smoother (if people practice).
• It helps move the music from a math equation to art.
• It’s a powerful tool for maturing your musicians.
• As worship musicians, it helps us engage in worship more.
• It also means we don’t have to kill as many trees or purchase a handful of expensive iPads.

Win win, right?

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