I imagine it’s your goal to be as creative as you can be. But just in case it’s not, here’s a roadmap to ensure you kill every ounce of creativity you’ve got.
Enjoy:
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I imagine it’s your goal to be as creative as you can be. But just in case it’s not, here’s a roadmap to ensure you kill every ounce of creativity you’ve got.
Enjoy:
Doesn’t this title make you leap for joy? You may have spilled your coffee in excitement.
When it comes to being a better worship leader, we’d sign up for just about anything other than trials.
I’ll take a CD, book, t-shirt, or conference any day, but when it comes to painful life experience, I’d rather pass.
But the truth is, trials will make you a better worship leader. Actually, I believe it’s hard to be a good worship leader without them.
[This post is part of a series on Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions. Check out the rest here.]
Before we answer that question, let’s ask another. What does the moving of the Holy Spirit look like?
Every time I watch American Idol, I feel that something isn’t right.
Sure, these contestants work their butts off. But are they able to handle the spotlight that is instantly theirs?
Obscure nobodies to instant stars – this is American Idol. It’s not reality. It’s not practical. It’s too fast.
In reality, overnight success is a myth.
Ever been in a worship service where:
A) the band was so awful you couldn’t focus?
B) the band was so awesome you couldn’t focus?
C) you were so hungry you raided the communion plate?
D) you were just distracted?
I think we’re all there at times. Particularly we “professional” worship people. When we’re not leading worship, we’re analyzing the band, judging their performance, and comparing ourselves.