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7 Questions Worship Leaders Should Ask Their Senior Pastor

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There is no more important relationship in your ministry than between you and your senior pastor. I believe if that relationship can be built on trust, respect, and friendship, there’s no telling what can happen.

It’s typical for there to be a more controlling, task-oriented senior leader with a semi-lazy, yet gifted, artsy worship leader. Many times the relationship just doesn’t jive. It can go a long way for you to humble yourself and seek the input of your pastor.

In a previous post I talked about how important it is to own your senior pastor’s vision. Today I wanted to take it a step further and give a simple blueprint for making that happen. It’s so important to have open and honest dialoge with your pastor. Hopefully these questions can help guide those conversations.

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Is Your Worship Environment Excellent?

Maybe that’s not a question you’ve considered before. But it may just revolutionize what you do. Consider how a great waiter makes your dining experience all the more enjoyable. When the service is poor, you have no desire to return. Even if the food was great, all you can talk about is the poor service.

I’ve found this to be true for worship as well.

Doesn't this just put you in a good mood?

A couple months ago my wife and I stayed at a local ski resort for a night. Inside our room when we arrived was a $25 gift card to a restaurant on the premise. Due to the kind gesture, we decided to try it out. A shuttle picked us up and dropped us off at the door. We were greeted by some very happy people. So far so good.

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Are Our Worship Songs Too Romantic?

Have you ever thought about the feminine, romantic nature of our worship songs? How do non-Christians (and men in general) feel when we sing songs of such intimacy?

  • “God, You are beautiful”
  • “I’m so in love with You”
  • “I pour my love on You”
  • “Heaven meets earth like a…”
  • “Your fragrance is intoxicating”

Matt Redman has some great insights in this brief interview.

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The 10 Step Guide To Being A Rockstar Worship Leader… At Home

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How is your worship leading…at home? You know, where you’re not known as “Worship Leader” or “Pastor” or “Reverend”. Maybe that is not something you’ve thought of before, but I think it’s more important than anything else you invest your life in.

Home is God’s highest priority for your life. If you can’t be a worship leader in your home, I question whether you can do it effectively in a church.

Not sure who is providing the leadership here

My wife and I recently started a weekly Bible study together where we are discussing Emerson Eggerichs’ Love & Respect (affiliate link). This has got me thinking about the importance of not only improving what we do as worship leaders in church, but also as worship leaders in our homes.

Sounds like a nice idea, doesn’t it? I’m not gonna lie. It’s a tough process that takes intentionality and discipline.

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