I’m super excited about this new blog series for worship leaders. If you lead a worship team, you’re probably always wondering how you can take your team to the next level, but don’t know where to start. Sunday comes too quickly for you to get your head above water and catch a vision.
I’d love to help not just by giving you easy answers but by helping you think through what is best for your worship team and your local congregation. We’re not all called to look the same but we are called to excellence.
There is not a “one-size-fits-all”, worship team mold we all should fit in. God moves in different ways and uses different methods to accomplish His sovereign purposes. My purpose here is to simply “stir the pot”, get you thinking, and help you figure out what would work best for your team.
As always, I love when you leave comments and I promise to read and respond to every one and help in any way I can. That’s the reason I do this!
As for the series, here’s what we covered:
- What is your vision?
- How to improve your rhythm section
- Developing a culture of desperation for God
- How to recruit new musicians and attract skill
- Interview w/ worship artist Andrew Ehrenzeller
- Interview w/ Shane Barnard & Clayton Brooks [Oaks Worship]
- Simple Loops: How To Set Up A Click Track Using Garageband
- Creative musical ideas to inspire freshness
- 3 Values You Need To Embrace For Your Worship Team To Grow
- How To Pursue Excellence AND Authenticity in Worship
- 5 Essential Websites For Using Loops in Worship
- The best resources for scheduling & planning
- How to make your volunteers feel valued & significant
Question: Are there other topics I should have addressed? Let me know in the comments!
Rob Still says
A great topic, David. BTW – I’m kind of new to your blog but it is really excellent. Additional suggested topics:
1) Taking Smart Risks
2) Excellence with Authenticity
David Santistevan says
Thanks Rob. Your blog looks great as well. I will definitely work these topics into the mix. I really appreciate the suggestions!
Clayton Brooks says
Love these topics. One other suggestion, especially for larger teams: How to help your volunteers feel valuable and significant.
Thanks!
David Santistevan says
Clayton, great suggestion man. That is essential!
Fred McKinnon says
Looking forward to it – if you’re willing, let’s syndicate some of this over on TheWorshipCommunity.Com as well!
David Santistevan says
I am willing. Let’s do this.
fhumulani says
I would like to thank , seriously we need this knowledge as a worship leaders so that his sheep wont perish! And it is important to build love, respect one another, because we are gifted in different ways, some they’ve nice voice , so its important to encourage our team to accept one another,and knw the value of worshipping team its nt abt having nyc voice, but having a healthier relationship with God, then its easier to worship him in truth and spirit, the more you grow!
Dave Edwards says
Dave,
Looking forward to this series, always room for improvement. I am a volunteer worship leader in a small church with a small volunteer worship team.
Thanks,
Dave
David Santistevan says
That’s awesome, Dave. Thanks for reading. Hope it helps!
Bryan Nelson says
Looking forward to catching “The beginner’s guide to clicks & loops in worship” — something that has really helped our bands go to the next level.
David Santistevan says
Thanks Bryan! Can’t wait to start writing. What have you used as far as clicks & loops go?
Marla says
Regarding the “Next Level” section on confrontation – how do I, as the music director, confront our worship band leader about singing flat? This person’s voice has a limited range, but the person is enthusiastic and a good fellow worship leader. Also, got to mention that the person has trouble with any criticism and gets upset at the least little challenge to their ministry.
Annie Sobretodo says
I also have the same problem. What is the effective way of doing it so without hurting them?
Christopher says
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Annie Sobretodo says
Your site is truly an answered prayer, very timely with all my concerns and I’ll be sharing it with my team as well.
Please keep on inspiring us and teach us through this site. God bless you more! Let’s continue to lead people in True Worship!
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Tom says
David, please help. Our worship leader will not take any help about singing or playing skills or the way songs are played. Leader sings flat, sings harmony when it should be melody. How do I say something without hurting there feelings. and will not listen to anyone for help . I feel it’s distracting to the congregation, asking them over and over to sing along during worship. Send your answer in email to me please.
sister sue says
am blessed to have found this site
john Mahoney says
I like when you said that there is not a one size fits all. I definitely agree that different people have different ways to worship the Lord and they learn differently. I will keep this in mind as I try to lead my team in the right direction.
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