I can remember the day I received the highest compliment ever.

To be quite honest, I didn’t know what to say in response.

My flesh was offended.

But my heart was smiling.

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What are we aiming for when it comes to leading worship? What is success?

Man, that was a great night of worship!

That was such an awesome song!

The band was totally killer tonight!

You are such a great worship leader!

If I were completely honest, I’m usually satisfied if the band does well, I sound good, and I receive compliments about my talent.

But that is not enough.

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1. What does my congregation need most?

2. Am I contributing to the pastoral team or doing my own thing?

3. Do those closest to me feel closest to me?

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You can’t escape it.

You’ll never get so good that you evade it.

You might as well accept it, embrace it, and learn to harness it.

What am I talking about?

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Change is part of the game, isn’t it?

More modern music, more hymns, new stage design, adding a click track. Truth is, change needs to happen. Successful people change. They evaluate what isn’t working and try something new.

Successful organizations change. If you’re stuck in the past, you won’t continue to be effective.

In the same way, worship teams need to change. But there’s a way to change that will either empower your team or infuriate your team.

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