Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

The Ministry of Praise and Worship (continued)

F. Note the difference between merely playing well vs. enhancing the body’s worship

1. Between performing a concert and leading worship

2. Between highlighting your play and contributing to the feeling and mood of the song

3. Between beautifying our song together and playing your instrument

G. Obtain and use the Appropriate Gear

1. Make the financial and emotional investment

a. From the church: becoming a part of the church’s budget

b. From the musician: investing wisely in the right materials

2. Quality

a. Avoid the cheapest gear

b. Don’t go broke on the high end

c. Middle-of-the-road is not bad today: modest investments can produce CD quality return

3. Tastiness: the art of tweaking

4. “Less is more:” If in doubt, dumb down for greatest impact

VI. To Be an Effective Worship Leader One Must Know How to Build and Sustain a Focused Worship Team

A. The many voices, contributions, and gifts in coordination = greatest worship experience for the congregation

B. The importance of worship as a community event