I’ve seen the backstage of many churches. Some are closets, others are huge areas that incorporate hospitality space, restrooms, and production storage.
Regardless of size or style, a tidy backstage area is essential.
As I recently heard it said, God is still the God of the backstage.
We want to honor and give our best as a worship ministry, and ensuring the backstage area is all squared away is a big part of that.
Much like any other space in life, when the home or office is cluttered, it’s a sign of the mind of the person(s) who most often occupies the space.
Community areas are a little more troublesome, however. I learned a long time ago that if everyone “owns” it, no one cares for it. That’s a good description of some backstage areas.
I must admit, we go in spurts at our church. There are some seasons when it looks like a war zone and other times when it’s all nice and neat.
I don’t know how your backstage is, but here’s an encouraging word – four reasons to keep the area nice:
Springboard To Effective Ministry On Stage
If you want things to go well on stage, part of that means having a clean backstage. When you can easily find the needed cables, when all cases are neatly stored and out of the way, and when you can walk on and off without difficulty, you see order. Order in worship is scriptural and vital. Effective ministry begins with a clean and well-organized backstage area.
Quality Space For Ministry And Relationships
There’s a lot of conversation that takes place in and around the backstage area. People come and go for rehearsals, and a variety of different individuals use the space. Some people have a higher tolerance for chaos and mess than others. But messiness can set people on edge. We aim to create environments that facilitate connections among people as they serve together in ministry.
Tidiness Is Part Of Being A Good Steward
Perhaps it’s as fundamental as ensuring things are stored safely so you don’t have an insurance issue when someone trips or something similar occurs. We want to be good stewards. Teach and encourage your worship team to work together to maintain a neat and organized setup. Don’t leave coffee cups lying around. Throw away boxes and trash. We aim to create a professional space for current team members and for future musicians who may wish to join the team. We want to be good stewards of the equipment the church has purchased for worship. If it’s cared for properly, it will have a longer life.
Making Room Is A Good Habit
Churches are notorious for holding onto things forever. If you have something that isn’t worth keeping, pitch it. If there’s an outdated, old piece of equipment, get rid of it. Making room for what may come next is a valuable habit for church worship teams to adopt. Some things may be used in the future, but they must be carefully stored, or you’ll never find them again anyway.
Organizing the backstage area is an excellent item to delegate.
And it’s something you have to keep on top of – it’s not a one-time thing. Make it part of your weekly routine to honor God backstage.
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