Worship Podcast
If I were to ask your worship team what you cared about the most, what would they say?
A convicting question, but an important one. The question of what primarily drives your ministry not only says a lot about you, but also the kind of disciples you are making.
I was talking to a worship pastor friend of mine a couple weeks ago who loves what he does.
He loves his church, is engaged with the mission, and looks forward to what he gets to do. He and his pastor have a wonderful relationship.
I have another friend who seemingly wants to slit his wrists every time we have a conversation about his church and his full time job as a worship pastor.
This seems to be common. Many worship leaders I know love what they do and where they get to serve. Sill, many more seem completely dissatisfied and disillusioned.
This is a scary question, right?
Because often when lead, we’re not fully present. Our minds are somewhere else. And when we confront our true motives, we may not like what we see.
But I want you think about this. What is on your mind when you lead worship?
My mind races through a million things, from:
‘Tis the season for making lists, is it not?
I usually like to read lists like this so I figured I’d let you in on what I read and listened to the most this last year.
As always, your contribution is welcome in the comments. This will give me new ideas for this new year!
Have you ever been in a worship service where the worship leader felt disconnected? Fake?
Maybe they seemed more into their music than their God. Maybe they seemed to be all about themselves rather than Jesus.
Whatever the case, sincerity is so important. Where you may lack a certain level of skill, your sincerity and passion for Jesus will make up for it.
I’m not saying your musical growth isn’t important. If you can’t sing on key or play your I IV V chords, no one will want to worship with you. But your church is looking for more than a good show and a fun sing-a-long. They are starving for God.