Worship Podcast
If I’m honest, sometimes I get bored.
I mean, I can lead worship without hardly thinking about it. I know the proper phrases. I know the right songs. I know how to get hands in the air and invite people to sing along.
But deep down, I know something is missing.
If worship was all about singing songs, we wouldn’t need to attend church.
We could stay home, pop on our favorite worship CD, and sing until Joel Osteen came on TV.
It’s more than just the rote reciting of truth.
When we gather to worship, Almighty God is in the room. And that requires a special skill set for any worship team.
You can’t merely sing songs…God is present.
You can’t merely play great music…God has an agenda.
You can’t merely pick a great set list…God is speaking to His people.
The question is, “Are you listening, worship leader?”
How would you like it if you had more musicians than you could handle?
What if your team was filled with passionate, skilled players who were invested in the vision of your church?
Not only is it possible, it’s where you should invest your best energy.
I’m at a place with my worship team where a transition is about to happen. The fall is almost here and you know what that means – college! A few of my best team members are leaving for school and I’m left with some gaps.
I’m sure you’re facing the same situation.
Since this is a normality when it comes to leading a worship team, you need to build a system where there is a constant influx of musicians.
I am going to show you how (because I’m working on it myself).
Want to increase your confidence as a worship leader?
Find a quiet place.
Wash your heart in the water of His word.
Fix your gaze upon Jesus.
Look steadily upon His worth, His beauty, His kindness, His love, His excellence.
When you feel tempted to move on to more “productive” tasks, force yourself to stay a little longer.
There’s nothing more productive in all the world.
I suppose it happens to all of us.
You’re under the spotlight. The congregation is singing. Everyone is having a good time.
But in the end…is God truly being worshiped?
Because it’s possible for your band to be tight with musical chemistry.
You congregation singing at the top of their lungs.
Everyone can be dancing, shouting, lifting their hands and… the glory of God be completely ignored.