4 pillars u should know
Many worship ministers, even those who have served for some time in the worship ministry, feel unsure about their effectiveness in serving the people of God. This often causes them to either be defensive when feedback is given to them, or easily taken in by the latest fads in worship ministry, any thing that promises to quiet the nagging sense of insecurity and inadequacy within their hearts.
All that is needless pain. There are four necessary pillars for confidence in worship ministry. Make sure these pillars are in place in your own life and in the lives of the other people in your church worship ministry, and the confidence and boldness will naturally follow.
1) Know that God welcomes his people to approach him in worship.
Many believers still live as if their sins are not forgiven through the work of Jesus on the cross. They feel unsure about the worship ministry because they doubt that God has truly accepted them in Christ and that they have freedom to approach God in prayer and worship anytime.
If you are one of them, I strongly urge you to meditate on the forgiveness of God revealed in the Bible. The first two chapters of Ephesians are really helpful, and so is the entire book of Hebrews because it talks about the confidence we can have because Jesus is the great high priest.
2) Understand the craft of worship ministry.
Leading worship is not the church equivalent of a lead singer, it is so much more. Worship music is not just any style of contemporary music that the church people like. It is a genre of music by itself, with it's own rules, guidelines and principles.
Seek training and teaching on these principles and ideas. It is unreasonable to expect anyone to serve confidently in the worship ministry unless they truly understand the craft of worship ministry. And if they don't understand the craft, they will often blame the congregation for not responding to their worship ministry efforts, rather than consider if they not been doing things in the most effective way.
3) See the work of God in that particular congregation.
Many people subconsciously try to fit their congregation into the mold created by 'worship' albums and CDs. They see those CDs as a genuine reflection of what worship is supposed to be like, rather than an artificially contrived event organized for the sake of producing a recording. And then they get frustrated if their church worship does not match up.
If you are struggling with the wrong expectations created by those 'worship' albums, realize this: God has his own purpose and plan for your church and it will be expressed in the worship. If you are a worship leader for your church or small group, you will discover this purpose as you pay attention to the songs that the people respond well to during a particular season.
Once you have discerned the purpose of the season, it becomes so much easier to choose the right songs that minister to the congregation at that point of time. And when you see the results and understand it comes from discerning God's specific purpose for your group, confidence will naturally follow.
4) See the work of God in your own personal life.
Many people in the worship ministry secretly wonder if they are the right people for the ministry. It is easy to forget that God has began a good work in us, one he fully intends to carry on to completion (Phil 1:6) and that he works out ALL things for our good (Romans 8:28).
When you can see the work of God in your own personal life, it becomes easy to trust that God has orchestrated events to put you in the worship ministry because in God's eyes you are the best suited for that role. And, like the other necessary pillars of confidence, will enhance your confidence in serving in the worship ministry.
Conclusion: if you are serving in the worship ministry, these four pillars give you a structure and direction for your attention and efforts. And if you are in a position of leadership, put in effort to build these four pillars of confidence in the lives of the other people serving in the worship ministry as well. Serve our Lord with confidence!
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09 September 2009
SOME SECRET OF WORSHIP MINISTERY
Hi,
I have a confession to make. You ready?
I love to lead worship. Really.
And I find it easy. I don't struggle or agonize over choosing songs, arranging them, or even singing well. I just lead worship, and the people respond to God and are blessed.
Yeah, I know it isn't always like that for other people. I was brought up to think that being in worship ministry was a heavy responsibility and entailed lots of hard prayer, travailing in the Spirit kind of stuff. That there wasn't any easy to follow guidelines, in fact, if you looked for those people think you were moving in the flesh, rather than the spirit.
Heard those before?
But over time I uncovered the secrets of worship ministry. And these secrets allowed me to excel as a worship leader and as a worship musician, WITHOUT all the spiritual striving and labor.
More importantly, they are simple. You can take them and use them, even if you
1) don't have a 'lead singer' kind of voice
2) don't have fantastic instrument skills
So if YOU want to serve God in worship ministry, whether as a Worship Leader or as a worship musician, and you want to know
1) What to do
2) How to do it; AND
3) Why
head over to this website right now, and find out more about the secrets of worship ministry
PRAISES BASIL
I have a confession to make. You ready?
I love to lead worship. Really.
And I find it easy. I don't struggle or agonize over choosing songs, arranging them, or even singing well. I just lead worship, and the people respond to God and are blessed.
Yeah, I know it isn't always like that for other people. I was brought up to think that being in worship ministry was a heavy responsibility and entailed lots of hard prayer, travailing in the Spirit kind of stuff. That there wasn't any easy to follow guidelines, in fact, if you looked for those people think you were moving in the flesh, rather than the spirit.
Heard those before?
But over time I uncovered the secrets of worship ministry. And these secrets allowed me to excel as a worship leader and as a worship musician, WITHOUT all the spiritual striving and labor.
More importantly, they are simple. You can take them and use them, even if you
1) don't have a 'lead singer' kind of voice
2) don't have fantastic instrument skills
So if YOU want to serve God in worship ministry, whether as a Worship Leader or as a worship musician, and you want to know
1) What to do
2) How to do it; AND
3) Why
head over to this website right now, and find out more about the secrets of worship ministry
PRAISES BASIL
DEVELOPE YOURSELF AS A SOLOIST
Lead singer or soloist
Hi, peace house!
What is the difference between a lead singer in church and a worship leader? If you want to be effective in worship ministry, you MUST be very clear about the difference between the two. Because they are two entirely different ways of doing things, many people get confused when they try to act like a lead singer but expect the results of a worship leader, and vice versa. The rules, practices and priority of one does not necessarily apply to the other.
On the surface, worship leaders and lead singers look the same. They stand in front of a group of people, they sing, often with the backing of a band of musicians, but the similarity ends here. The difference between a lead singer and a worship leader is this: a lead singer does what he or she does for the sake of the singing. A worship leader does everything for the sake of the worship experience of the people of God.
What are the specific differences between a lead singer and a worship leader?
1) How they choose songs.
A lead singer chooses songs largely based on what would suit his or her voice, personal preferences in music, and maybe what the congregation would like to hear. A worship leader chooses songs that would make it easy for the congregation to sing their praises to God. This means a good mix of songs familiar to the people, as well as consistently introducing new and appropriate worship songs, and at a pace comfortable for the congregation.
2) What key they pitch the songs in.
A lead singer would pitch the songs in keys that would best feature his or her voice. A worship leader will pitch the worship songs in keys that are comfortable for the congregation, so that they are not croaking uncomfortably or screeching painfully during most of the songs.
This is very important. The usual singing range of a congregation varies based on its size and whether the group is predominantly male or female. To lead worship effectively you MUST be aware of such factors and take them into account as you plan the worship set. And any lead singer who is unable to sing worship songs in keys that are appropriate for the congregation is unable to lead worship well, no matter how skilled or sincere this person is.
3) How they structure the songs.
A lead singer structures a song based on creating entertainment value, what would make the audience go "wow!" A worship leader arranges a song to create momentum and to allow the people of God to sing a song long enough to let the lyrics go from their heads to their hearts. When it comes to song structures, a worship leader will NOT try anything distracting, such as abrupt key changes in the middle of the song. The effective worship leader knows that such antics catch the congregation off-guard, distract them, and it will take time for them to refocus on singing their praises to God.
4) How they lead the congregation.
A lead singer is more interested in creating a smooth show. He or she will at best direct the musicians with hand signals; directing and leading the congregation is not a priority. A worship leader will direct the congregation as well as the musicians. He or she is not that concerned about whether the singing sounds like what people hear from the worship CDs or albums. The emphasis is on whether the people of God have been unified in their praises.
Conclusion:
There is nothing wrong with being either a lead singer or a worship leader. The Body of Christ has different kinds of service, but the same Lord (1 Cor 12:5). Problems and misunderstandings arise, however, when people mistake one for another, or think that a skilled lead singer will automatically know how to lead worship, or a worship leader has to be as technically competent as a lead singer in order to serve powerfully in worship ministry.
So whatever you do, do not try to perform both roles at the same time. That will guarantee you will be effective in neither! Be clear about what role is needed from you, what role you are able to perform, then fulfil that role to the best of your ability and to the glory of God!
Be blessed, peace house!
PEACE HOUSE MASS CHOIR
MD
Hi, peace house!
What is the difference between a lead singer in church and a worship leader? If you want to be effective in worship ministry, you MUST be very clear about the difference between the two. Because they are two entirely different ways of doing things, many people get confused when they try to act like a lead singer but expect the results of a worship leader, and vice versa. The rules, practices and priority of one does not necessarily apply to the other.
On the surface, worship leaders and lead singers look the same. They stand in front of a group of people, they sing, often with the backing of a band of musicians, but the similarity ends here. The difference between a lead singer and a worship leader is this: a lead singer does what he or she does for the sake of the singing. A worship leader does everything for the sake of the worship experience of the people of God.
What are the specific differences between a lead singer and a worship leader?
1) How they choose songs.
A lead singer chooses songs largely based on what would suit his or her voice, personal preferences in music, and maybe what the congregation would like to hear. A worship leader chooses songs that would make it easy for the congregation to sing their praises to God. This means a good mix of songs familiar to the people, as well as consistently introducing new and appropriate worship songs, and at a pace comfortable for the congregation.
2) What key they pitch the songs in.
A lead singer would pitch the songs in keys that would best feature his or her voice. A worship leader will pitch the worship songs in keys that are comfortable for the congregation, so that they are not croaking uncomfortably or screeching painfully during most of the songs.
This is very important. The usual singing range of a congregation varies based on its size and whether the group is predominantly male or female. To lead worship effectively you MUST be aware of such factors and take them into account as you plan the worship set. And any lead singer who is unable to sing worship songs in keys that are appropriate for the congregation is unable to lead worship well, no matter how skilled or sincere this person is.
3) How they structure the songs.
A lead singer structures a song based on creating entertainment value, what would make the audience go "wow!" A worship leader arranges a song to create momentum and to allow the people of God to sing a song long enough to let the lyrics go from their heads to their hearts. When it comes to song structures, a worship leader will NOT try anything distracting, such as abrupt key changes in the middle of the song. The effective worship leader knows that such antics catch the congregation off-guard, distract them, and it will take time for them to refocus on singing their praises to God.
4) How they lead the congregation.
A lead singer is more interested in creating a smooth show. He or she will at best direct the musicians with hand signals; directing and leading the congregation is not a priority. A worship leader will direct the congregation as well as the musicians. He or she is not that concerned about whether the singing sounds like what people hear from the worship CDs or albums. The emphasis is on whether the people of God have been unified in their praises.
Conclusion:
There is nothing wrong with being either a lead singer or a worship leader. The Body of Christ has different kinds of service, but the same Lord (1 Cor 12:5). Problems and misunderstandings arise, however, when people mistake one for another, or think that a skilled lead singer will automatically know how to lead worship, or a worship leader has to be as technically competent as a lead singer in order to serve powerfully in worship ministry.
So whatever you do, do not try to perform both roles at the same time. That will guarantee you will be effective in neither! Be clear about what role is needed from you, what role you are able to perform, then fulfil that role to the best of your ability and to the glory of God!
Be blessed, peace house!
PEACE HOUSE MASS CHOIR
MD
DEVELOPE YOURSELF AS A SOLOIST
Lead singer or soloist
Hi, peace house!
What is the difference between a lead singer in church and a worship leader? If you want to be effective in worship ministry, you MUST be very clear about the difference between the two. Because they are two entirely different ways of doing things, many people get confused when they try to act like a lead singer but expect the results of a worship leader, and vice versa. The rules, practices and priority of one does not necessarily apply to the other.
On the surface, worship leaders and lead singers look the same. They stand in front of a group of people, they sing, often with the backing of a band of musicians, but the similarity ends here. The difference between a lead singer and a worship leader is this: a lead singer does what he or she does for the sake of the singing. A worship leader does everything for the sake of the worship experience of the people of God.
What are the specific differences between a lead singer and a worship leader?
1) How they choose songs.
A lead singer chooses songs largely based on what would suit his or her voice, personal preferences in music, and maybe what the congregation would like to hear. A worship leader chooses songs that would make it easy for the congregation to sing their praises to God. This means a good mix of songs familiar to the people, as well as consistently introducing new and appropriate worship songs, and at a pace comfortable for the congregation.
2) What key they pitch the songs in.
A lead singer would pitch the songs in keys that would best feature his or her voice. A worship leader will pitch the worship songs in keys that are comfortable for the congregation, so that they are not croaking uncomfortably or screeching painfully during most of the songs.
This is very important. The usual singing range of a congregation varies based on its size and whether the group is predominantly male or female. To lead worship effectively you MUST be aware of such factors and take them into account as you plan the worship set. And any lead singer who is unable to sing worship songs in keys that are appropriate for the congregation is unable to lead worship well, no matter how skilled or sincere this person is.
3) How they structure the songs.
A lead singer structures a song based on creating entertainment value, what would make the audience go "wow!" A worship leader arranges a song to create momentum and to allow the people of God to sing a song long enough to let the lyrics go from their heads to their hearts. When it comes to song structures, a worship leader will NOT try anything distracting, such as abrupt key changes in the middle of the song. The effective worship leader knows that such antics catch the congregation off-guard, distract them, and it will take time for them to refocus on singing their praises to God.
4) How they lead the congregation.
A lead singer is more interested in creating a smooth show. He or she will at best direct the musicians with hand signals; directing and leading the congregation is not a priority. A worship leader will direct the congregation as well as the musicians. He or she is not that concerned about whether the singing sounds like what people hear from the worship CDs or albums. The emphasis is on whether the people of God have been unified in their praises.
Conclusion:
There is nothing wrong with being either a lead singer or a worship leader. The Body of Christ has different kinds of service, but the same Lord (1 Cor 12:5). Problems and misunderstandings arise, however, when people mistake one for another, or think that a skilled lead singer will automatically know how to lead worship, or a worship leader has to be as technically competent as a lead singer in order to serve powerfully in worship ministry.
So whatever you do, do not try to perform both roles at the same time. That will guarantee you will be effective in neither! Be clear about what role is needed from you, what role you are able to perform, then fulfil that role to the best of your ability and to the glory of God!
Be blessed, peace house!
PEACE HOUSE MASS CHOIR
MD
Hi, peace house!
What is the difference between a lead singer in church and a worship leader? If you want to be effective in worship ministry, you MUST be very clear about the difference between the two. Because they are two entirely different ways of doing things, many people get confused when they try to act like a lead singer but expect the results of a worship leader, and vice versa. The rules, practices and priority of one does not necessarily apply to the other.
On the surface, worship leaders and lead singers look the same. They stand in front of a group of people, they sing, often with the backing of a band of musicians, but the similarity ends here. The difference between a lead singer and a worship leader is this: a lead singer does what he or she does for the sake of the singing. A worship leader does everything for the sake of the worship experience of the people of God.
What are the specific differences between a lead singer and a worship leader?
1) How they choose songs.
A lead singer chooses songs largely based on what would suit his or her voice, personal preferences in music, and maybe what the congregation would like to hear. A worship leader chooses songs that would make it easy for the congregation to sing their praises to God. This means a good mix of songs familiar to the people, as well as consistently introducing new and appropriate worship songs, and at a pace comfortable for the congregation.
2) What key they pitch the songs in.
A lead singer would pitch the songs in keys that would best feature his or her voice. A worship leader will pitch the worship songs in keys that are comfortable for the congregation, so that they are not croaking uncomfortably or screeching painfully during most of the songs.
This is very important. The usual singing range of a congregation varies based on its size and whether the group is predominantly male or female. To lead worship effectively you MUST be aware of such factors and take them into account as you plan the worship set. And any lead singer who is unable to sing worship songs in keys that are appropriate for the congregation is unable to lead worship well, no matter how skilled or sincere this person is.
3) How they structure the songs.
A lead singer structures a song based on creating entertainment value, what would make the audience go "wow!" A worship leader arranges a song to create momentum and to allow the people of God to sing a song long enough to let the lyrics go from their heads to their hearts. When it comes to song structures, a worship leader will NOT try anything distracting, such as abrupt key changes in the middle of the song. The effective worship leader knows that such antics catch the congregation off-guard, distract them, and it will take time for them to refocus on singing their praises to God.
4) How they lead the congregation.
A lead singer is more interested in creating a smooth show. He or she will at best direct the musicians with hand signals; directing and leading the congregation is not a priority. A worship leader will direct the congregation as well as the musicians. He or she is not that concerned about whether the singing sounds like what people hear from the worship CDs or albums. The emphasis is on whether the people of God have been unified in their praises.
Conclusion:
There is nothing wrong with being either a lead singer or a worship leader. The Body of Christ has different kinds of service, but the same Lord (1 Cor 12:5). Problems and misunderstandings arise, however, when people mistake one for another, or think that a skilled lead singer will automatically know how to lead worship, or a worship leader has to be as technically competent as a lead singer in order to serve powerfully in worship ministry.
So whatever you do, do not try to perform both roles at the same time. That will guarantee you will be effective in neither! Be clear about what role is needed from you, what role you are able to perform, then fulfil that role to the best of your ability and to the glory of God!
Be blessed, peace house!
PEACE HOUSE MASS CHOIR
MD
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