Death to Self Luke 9:23Then [Jesus] said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. The role of “Worship Leader” in churches is both ancient and modern. It’s both a calling, and a “staff role” that has existed for millennia (see 1 Chronicles 6:31-48; 1 [...]
As music directors/worship leaders, what is our reaction when asked to lead music for a funeral?When it’s someone we know well, quite often, we will gladly jump in a seek to help out.But other times? Obligation? Frustration?If we serve in a large, or quickly growing church, quite often our time is already filled with many [...]
I was all set yesterday to post the long overdue 2nd part of my "Death and the Worship Leader" 3-part blog... when a fascinating thing happened at the presidential inauguration. https://youtu.be/GSTxjThXb-0?si=6OPky5AgrLK-TgMl There’s a huge lesson to be learned here for church music leaders.What began as a singer, doing a performance for a group, to a [...]
And David shepherded them with integrity of heart;with skilful hands he led them.Psalm 78:72 I’ve been thinking about his verse a lot recently - which first and foremost describes the character of King David (even whilst fully aware of his failings). But I think it’s also a call to those in ministry leadership capacities. David [...]
Many years ago I visited a growing church in a prominent Wisconsin city and heard words I’ve carried ever since. The senior pastor - a man I have continued to admire greatly - shared the following: “I recently received an email from a former attender of [church name] that began with words of thanks for our [...]
In a return to this blog, today’s post is very simple. If you lead a church in any capacity… If you attend church… Read.This.Book
“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness” Romans [...]
Thanks to those who have given feedback – either online or in person. It’s been great to continue these conversations. During my 20+ years in music ministry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with several music-leader (worship band leader) interns. It can be a great joy or an immense frustration. In all cases, it adds [...]
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