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31 Out Of the Ordinary Ways To Lead Worship

When we think “worship leader” we assume a guitar, microphone, stage, songs, band, skinny jeans, and big hair.

Truth be told: worship leaders don’t learn how to lead from the stage. They learn how to lead by their lifestyles.

It’s all about heart way before the craft.

Corporate worship is important, but leading out of your lifestyle is supreme.

Here are some “out of the ordinary” ways you can lead worship:

1. Worship with your spouse

2. Serving in the shadows

3. Refusing to gossip

4. Speaking of Christ and Him crucified

5. Avoiding false dealings

6. Sharing your testimony

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7. Going

8. Passionate private worship

9. Serving the poor

10. Taking care of orphans and widows

11. To act justly

12. To love mercy

13. To walk humbly with God

14. Drawing attention to Jesus

15. Having convictions

16. Loving people

17. Giving

18. Surrendering

19. Trusting God through trials

20. Loving the unlovely

21. Memorize God’s Word

22. Quoting Scripture

23. Singing worship songs at home

24. Not following the crowd

25. Living honestly

26. Seek God daily

27. Being an example

28. Read Scripture with your kids

29. Guarding your heart

30. Staying close to God’s Word

31. Seeking first the Kingdom

Worship is your life. Are you living it?

Question: what are some other ways you can lead worship by your lifestyle? You can leave a comment by clicking here.

Comments

  1. Arny says

    Wow…great List David….I really don’t think there is anything else to add….except to enphisize…the having a lifestyle of a servant…

  2. Nathan says

    Incredible post my friend. Some seeds specifically for me in there. Keep ’em coming.

    Did you ever get a chance to lead just on vocals?

    • David Santistevan says

      I don’t ever lead with just vocals. I’ve thought about trying it, but I don’t think it’s necessary. I find it easier to lead with an instrument. How about you?

  3. Rob Rash says

    Nice list… it could go on and on. I really appreciated Steven Furtick’s post on ‘How to Actually Glorify God’ from yesterday. It’s good to get practical.

  5. Raxelle says

    great list! and i totally agree with all..really a great reminder for me..glad to have read this..keep the passion burning everyday not just sundays – it is indeed a lifestyle!