Worship Podcast & Blog
[This post is part of a series on Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions. Check out the rest here.]
There has always been a tension between crafting an effective songlist and flowing in the Spirit. We want to be organized, but we also want to follow what God is doing in the moment.
It’s important that you learn how to do this. Great worship leaders plan powerful setlists, but also follow the Holy Spirit, wherever He may lead.
[This post is part of a series on Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions. Check out the rest here.]
How far is too far?
When does worship slowly become about performance?
When does it become more about the stage than about the cross?
When does it become more about a killer band than a risen Savior?
Are we in danger of “emptying the cross of its power?”
Is our worship an echo of the Apostle Paul’s concern in Corinthians that we speak wise words but have no demonstration of the Spirit’s power?
How can we know if we’re performing too much?
How can we know if we’re not performing enough?
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You are so much more than a musician.
You’re not just a replaceable, dispensable instrumentalist.
You play a significant role in leading people to encounter God by your skill, your sensitivity, your humility, your stage presence, your worship.
That’s why we as worship leaders love when you’re prepared. You make it easier for people to meet with Jesus.
But I’m going to have to ask you to step down for a season. Trust me, it’s not an easy decision to make. We’re actually in need to your particular instrument. I like you. I believe God has a massive purpose for your life on this earth.
But there are some things that need to change.
[This post is part of a series on Leading Your Team & Congregation Through Worship Tensions. Check out the rest here.]
I’ve been to many churches throughout the years and have seen both sides of this.
At one church you have robust, theological songs and hymns, sung by people who look like they’re being tortured.
In other churches you have intimate love songs sung by people who are falling all over the place.
Actually, maybe “ditching” is a strong word. I like iTunes.
I’m sorry iTunes. That was insensitive.
But Rdio is capturing my attention right now.
Rdio is a new social music service that centers upon unlimited internet music streaming. I have been loving it so far. In this brief video I walk you through some of the features. By the way, I didn’t realize it was pronounced (ar-dee-o) until after I shot the video. My sincere apologies.