Become Mature And Attain The Whole Measure Of The Fullness Of Christ
Following Jesus is a HIGH calling! Not only are we to become mature, but here are two more phrases that feel exaggerated: “the whole measure” and “the fullness of Christ.”
If You Have Time To Lean, You Have Time To Clean
“Well, I’m standing up here, so I’d better be playing something.”
“The Minimum” Is Sabotaging Your Ministry
The worship leader put a message out to the team. It said:
What’s My Perception?
I asked my worship leader friend what his job was. He replied something like, “I just have to make sure there’s worship when we need it.”
Using The GPS Dulls Your Sense Of Direction
When we first moved to a new country, GPS was a lifesaver. By “GPS,” I’m referring to Google Maps or Waze. See, Costa Ricans are famous for giving directions like this:
Language Matters
I was reading 1 Peter 4 and was struck by verse eleven.
Fully Prepared
How do you show up to rehearsals? Would you describe it as "fully prepared?"
The Need For Guest Worship Leaders
I ask myself “Where are the other leaders at the church?”
When Worship Leaders and Senior Pastors Clash
We were observing a Sunday morning rehearsal.
"Why didn't you tell me about this before?" said the flustered senior pastor to the worship leader. A couple of times.
We thought they might come to blows, and the worship leader was visibly livid.
Angels on the Road
In Costa Rica, I am pleasantly surprised at how kind drivers are. They let each other into traffic. They honk, wave, or flash their lights to give you the right of way.
Or Just Be Random and Chaotic
I just learned the other day that one of the team members at one of my former churches took a break from the team and never came back. She’s at another church now.
Drums and Sound Clinic
If you’ve ever said (or heard) any of these phrases, I have something to tell you about.
One drummer hits too hard, one too soft.
Our drums sound terrible, dead, too loud, or like they are not part of the mix.
Our sound people don’t know what to do with the drums.
Worship Team Missional Retreat in Costa Rica
Imagine your worship team on a retreat. On a missional retreat in Costa Rica.
Take It To Heart
What am I taking to heart?
How to Actually Play with a Click
More and more worship teams are beginning to play with a click.
How To Avoid Leading Worship 50 Times Every Year
I took stock. I noticed. I paid attention. I realized that I’ve been leading three to four Sundays a month over the past twelve months. That was okay then.
But it was time to change.
How To Establish A “Team Culture” With Your Worship Leaders
Do the worship leaders at your church meet together regularly? Oh, they see each other at church. They may occasionally play on each other’s teams. They might even be a part of the same small group.
But do they actually journey together as worship leaders?Do the worship leaders at your church meet together regularly? Oh, they see each other at church. They may occasionally play on each other’s teams. They might even be a part of the same small group.
But do they actually journey together as worship leaders?
I'm Sorry, But You Can't Sing With Us
I received this question from a pastor:
"How do you describe the minimum level of vocal ability that a person needs to possess before they will perform on a Sunday morning? As you might guess, this is prompted by a church member who very much wants to sing with the team, but frankly probably falls below the standard of what we would like to have on stage...."
What Happens Next Is Up To You
Maybe you’re a worship leader who is caught in the unrelenting cycle of leading weekly worship gatherings while managing songs, arrangements, schedules, teams, relationships, and life.
You feel the need for...
A deep walk with God (Intimate, Consecrated, Scripture-soaked)
A deep love for people (Shepherd, Launcher, Encourager, Leader)
A deep understanding of music (Listener, Craftsman, Fluent)
Did We Buy The Wrong Model?
“The measure of a worship leader’s success is not better services, but building worshippers.”