Yesterday we talked about the shortcomings of term “Worship Leader,” specifically as it applies to modern day church music directors. We said that it implies other things are not worship and that worship is isolated to a Sunday morning church segment. In light of scriptures view of worship (singing and serving Hebrews 13:15-16), this can … Continue reading »
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What is a worship leader? (Part 1)
Before I came to a methodist church, I had a pretty isolated view of what a “worship leader” was. Isolated in the sense that I only understood it in the context of the last 10-15 years. (I didn’t care much about worship leading when I was 10). I remember one morning at my production meeting, … Continue reading »
Greatest Commandment
I’m fairly sure we’ve hit on this in the past, but I think it’s worth bringing up on a regular basis. When Jesus was asked by the Pharisees what the “greatest commandment” was, he answered like this: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with … Continue reading »
Your secret place is YOUR secret place
Ps 25:14 – The Lord confides in those who fear him; He makes his covenant known to them. When God speaks to us, many times it’s not meant to be shouted from a rooftop. How many times do we see Jesus come out of his quiet place and go on and on about his experiences … Continue reading »
Compassion
Reading a familiar passage this morning: Luke 15. When I came to the story of the prodigal son, this verse jumped out at me: But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and … Continue reading »
Roar Like Mufasa
Ps 109:31 – For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save his life from those who condemn him. This is an amazing image. The weak and needy, with the almighty at their right hand. Not the other way around. It feels almost blasphemous, but there it is, in black and white … Continue reading »
Shaky Sea, Solid Destiny
One evening, after a long day of teaching, Jesus said this to his disciples: “Let’s go over to the other side of the Lake” (Luke 8:22) (The Lake Jesus is talking about here is the Sea of Galilee) So, Jesus called the disciples to head to the other side of this lake. And what did … Continue reading »
To The Glory and Praise of God
Whenever someone we respect tells us how or what they pray for, we listen intently. Why? Because it’s a snapshot of what they really value. In Philippians 1:9-11 pauls tells us what his prayer for the Philippian church is: And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in the knowledge … Continue reading »
Hearing and Saying
(Sorry in advance for the random Matrix reference) Let me ask this question: As a worship leader, what is my job? I spent alot of my earlier years in ministry trying to “cheerlead” people into worship. Saying things I thought were motivating or somehow inspirational. I can’t say I’ve seen a young worship leader, or … Continue reading »
Replaceable
Some of the most successful churches I know have 1 teacher. Not 1 leader, but 1 teacher. That teacher is sent via video to multiple campuses where people watch them and hear the word of God. They are impacted, transformed, and fed the word of God. But what happens when said teacher leaves, be it moving of … Continue reading »
