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What Is A Leader?
Defined in the following as the person who chooses songs, sets practice, leads the congregation and team in general
Worship team is essentially a team of worship leaders all bear responsibilitiesMore on roles of worship team members later
What Is A Leader? (Cont’d) Bill Hybels – Courageous Leadership
Vision – picture that produces passion○ Increases energy moving people into action○ Increases ownership○ Provides focus○ Chris Tomlin, for example, studies his order of
service for two hours, visualizing how each song leads the congregation closer to the Lord
What Is A Leader? (Cont’d) Bill Hybels – Courageous Leadership
Contagious passionTakes responsibility from GodMaximizes responsiveness of God (prayer,
fasting, etc.)Communicating vision through embodimentCommunicate one-on-one, publicly
Responsibilities of Worship Leaders To be a worshipper throughout the week To plan the worship program through
sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s leading To plan in a way that will make it easier to
lead the worshippers to focus and honour God with a specific congregationLead to worship God, focus on God (what is
worship?)Worship ExperienceKnow audience: generational, cultural, etc.
Responsibilities of Worship Leaders To foresee key moments during the
worship experience and plan appropriate responses to these moments (i.e. prayer, silence, song, etc.)Worship Experience
To rehearse with the worship team in a way that will prepare the team to play together musically and be of one mind in focus
Responsibilities of Worship Leaders To set an example to the worship team and
to the congregation as a model of a worshipperBarrier or Accountability?
To lead the worship in a Spirit-sensitive way, ready to be flexible to the Spirit’s leading and sense the congregation’s level of worshipWhat is Spirit-sensitive?
Worship Experience
Keys for Worship Leaders
Respect for authority, submission to the leader
Willingness to learn Mutual respect Attitude of service
What is the worship leader’s primary role?
Transparency vs. Leading
Should worship leaders be transparent?Point others to GodNot a distraction, but a facilitator in
communicationGenuine, authentic, accountableNeed to lead congregation, team in unisonCan’t be overly consumed in own worship that
others are lostBalance leading others and worshipping God
yourself
Pastoral Responsibility?
Varies from church to church Be clear on roles, responsibilities within
your congregation
Worshipping While Worship Leading Going through the motions? Not truly
engaged?Lack of familiarity with musicLack of preparationLack of private worship before leading
corporate
Worshipping While Worship Leading Tips
Seek GodPlan the worship setPractice the musicCommit to God the worship set
Worship Leading During a Worship Set Cues
Saying which song is next○ Helps AV, congregation○ Not necessary all the time, but can be helpful
Saying what next line is, going to chorus, etc.Stepping away from the micStand, sit, prayer, eyes closed, lift
hands/voices, etc.To team
Worship Leading During a Worship Set Transitions
A little less conversation?○ Do not distract encourages, prepares...○ Let songs and preacher do the talking
Personal testimony/sharing○ Demonstrates authenticity, models worship in private,
relatable
Worship Leading During a Worship Set Transitions
Scripture reading○ Truth from God, communication, understanding who
He is and who we are in Him
Introducing a song/lyrics○ Helps congregation understand, gives more meaning
to the song rather than just a tune
Worship Leaders and the Worship Team Communication!!! Scheduling practices Giving music/set ahead of time
Easier when you prepare and plan ahead of time
Chord sheetsSheet musicFile/YouTube link to songKey
Other responsibilities
Book practice locations, [email protected]
Prepare PowerPoint/visual aidesCater to visual worshippers while
reducing/eliminating distractionsAre there clear guidelines?Visible? Too small? Too big?Colours visible or distracting?Background relevant or necessary?Enough copies? Projector available? Backups?
Some obstacles to worship leading Inherited problems Dominant personalities Lack of backing from church leadership
Inhibitions
Can be a barrier to allowing congregation to worshipWhy, How do we worship?
Unnatural? try, experience range of worshipping
Practice, prepare Genuine
Should I be a Worship Leader? Calling
God doesn’t always call those who are equipped, but He equips those He calls
Recognition, appointment Leadership skills Interpersonal skills Musical skills Are you F.A.T.? Faithful, Available,
Teachable Can continually improve!
References Hybels, Bill. Courageous Leadership. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2002. Kraeuter, Tom. The Worship Leader’s Handbook:
Practical Answers to Tough Questions. Hillsboro: Training Resources, 1997.
Muchow, Rick. “A Little Less Conversation: How Much Should A Worship Leader Talk?”. Christianity Today International/Journal. 2008.
Townend, Stuart. “How To Lead A Worship Team”. www.worshiptogether.com. January 1, 2000.