Worship Podcast & Blog
If I know anything, I know that leadership is hard.
I have a hard time leading myself, let alone being a catalyst for others to grow, get plugged in, and develop.
Sometimes I wonder, “Why am I qualified or called to be a leader?” I for sure don’t have it all together. I can’t remember if I brushed my teeth this morning, let alone where I see my ministry or business in five years.
Do you feel the same? In over your head? Overwhelmed?
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One of the most important things a worship leader can learn is how to lead silence. Leading silence is much more difficult than leading a song.”
-Ian Cron
My favorite podcasts to listen to are ones that are a bit uncomfortable – conversations that shine a light on a new (or old) idea and cause me to think differently. Ian Cron is one of those thinkers – awakening us to the most robust form of spirituality we are capable of.
Ian is a bestselling author, speaker, counselor, and Episcopal priest. He draws on an array of disciplines and resources – from art, music and poetry to contemplative practices; from psychology to Christian spirituality, which gives Ian a unique perspective and important message for Christians.
I’ve seen Ian speak on a couple of different occasions and have been inspired by his transparency and desire for the real thing – pulling back the curtain of church as we know it and truly meeting with God.
We talk about the role of silence in corporate worship, how to coach people to practice silence, challenges we’re facing in corporate worship, what we can learn from other religions, and why so many worship pastors are discouraged.
I’d encourage you to listen and discuss these ideas with your team!
Enjoy.
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Let’s be honest.
Or, maybe I’ll just be honest. Sometimes I don’t feel very good at what I do. Insecurities come knocking and not only do I open the door, I prepare a feast for them to come and dine.
Are you the same way? Don’t worry this will get more encouraging.
It’s a strange habit. It’s as if I’m completely unhappy with who I am, how I’m wired, and what God has gifted me with. It’s as if I wish God had made me another person.
Do you entertain many of the same insecurities? Do you have others?
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The 60’s saw the innovation of the worship leader. The 70’s saw the innovation of the worship genre. The 80’s saw the innovation of the seamless worship set. The 90’s saw the worship leader upgraded to the worship band. And the millenium has seen all of these four ingredients coalesced together in the produced, minute-by-minute worship experience.” – Malcolm DuPlessis
Today’s interview marks our first 4-person conversation. And it’s a good one. I had the privilege of talking with the team from Common Exchange, an initiative to help the church transition from an audience of consumers to a kingdom of priests where everyone has a part to play.
I honestly feel like this is the conversation we all need to be having. It’s time for every nation, tribe, and tongue to have a voice in the modern worship movement. It’s time for more songs to be sung from different cultures around the world.
We welcome back Malcolm DuPlessis, a consultant and prophetic voice to to many high profile artists and leaders. Also, worship leader/songwriter Mark Alan joins us from Emmanual Christian Center in Minneapolis, MN, as well as Matt Macaulay, British worship leader/songwriter now living in Chattanooga, TN.
Buckle your seat belts. Get out your moleskins. It’s a good one.
Do you know the most important question to ask a worship leader?
No, it’s not how well you can sing.
It’s not how many songs you know.
It’s not what instruments you can play.
It’s what is your God story? Why do you love Jesus? Is your faith current?
Too many of us have a public ministry but no private devotion. We’ve been thrust into a prominent role without proper depth. Not depth in the sense of how many Bible verses you know or some outward standard of measurement.