more than a song

Summary Andy Park, a veteran worship leader, sets the tone by reminding us that “becoming a worship leader isn’t about the pursuit of a ministry or a career; its’ about the pursuit of a person.  Out of knowing God, we make him known – we are first worshipers and then worship leaders.”[i] Andy describes the [...]

Administrative Role: Choose Musicians: Have they heard from God?  Have they been called to this ministry?  Do they have God-given talent?  Does their music style fit with our vision? Most importantly, to they have a servant heart? Organize the Team:  Create a culture “a tribe” so to speak.  Forming a sense of family among the team [...]

Leading - a guiding or directing head, as of an army, movement, or political group.  ”Guiding” I think sums it up pretty well when we are discussing the role of the worship leader.  Blending a pastoral heart with the songs, worship and artistry.  Dan Wilt outlines in his teaching media “Role of the Worship Leader”, the eight key roles of the worship leader. We have a [...]

It’s about telling His story in our song and with our everyday life.  Being called to the ministry is such a privilege, but it comes with a large responsibility.  In the worship ministry we carry forward His message to the community through music and arts, but most importantly through the way we care for the [...]