Have you ever worked with someone you couldn’t stand?

If so, you probably wouldn’t consider that situation paradise. I’m sure it was character building, but not a place you want to invest yourself, long term.

In the ministry world, there’s probably no more tumultuous relationship than a Lead Pastor and a Worship Pastor. There’s more misunderstanding on both sides of this equation than in any other role in the church. But when these two leaders are in unity, respecting what each other provides, there’s no stopping what God can do.

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For those of us who have been leading worship for quite a while, it’s healthy to look back and see what we are leaving in our wake.

Because there’s a generation behind us that is observing, learning, and picking up what we’re putting down.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been immersed in many viewpoints when it comes to corporate worship:

• It’s all about flow.
• It’s about structure.
• It’s about excellence.
• It’s about the Spirit.
• It’s about good songs.
• It’s about spontaneous songs.
• It’s not about songs.
• It’s about trendy.
• It’s about hymns.

At one point we were all concerned if clicks and loops would hinder the moving of the Spirit.

I don’t think we’re in danger of not using enough click tracks and loops. The danger now is an over-dependence on them. It’s too easy for us to pull off songs with tight execution and call it done.

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