I’ve spent a good chunk of life leading worship in student ministry and a variety of other ministry settings. The name of the game is flexibility. Though I’m grateful for the ability to think on my feet, read the congregation, and in some situations “wing it”, I’ve also grown to love the idea (and the …
When hymnals are the only source of song lyrics, new songs are somewhat limited to what’s in the book. As we have moved to digital lyrics over the last couple of decades, there are many more opportunities to introduce new songs to the congregation. Add to that the incredibly huge influx of new worship music …
Every worship leader will tell you the details before any given Sunday are endless. There are the details of scheduling, song selecting, planning, music, chord charts, creative components, technical components, lyric projection, set up, sound checks, media, transitions, team members, and all the last-minute changes. If we’re not careful, we can get stuck in the ministry …
Worship Leaders are tasked with raising up worshippers and worship leaders. This includes specific moments and events where worship leaders can grow. Even more important, it must be a part of the nature and culture of the worship ministry to pave the way for the next generation of leaders. Knowing why you need to raise …