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Nine Things Worship Team Members Miss! (Show #44)
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Leading a team of people works well when the members of the team know what you expect from them as a team member. Do you have a clear set of expectations for your team members? Here are the nine things all worship team members can’t miss… Every church is different, and each team will have its own set of rules and expectations.1. Be available at least twice per month and answer worship department emails within 24 hrs A team member needs to be involved a minimum of twice per month to stay in the flow of the worship and maintain good relationships with the leader and team members. Prompt replies on the part of both the team member and the team leader will eliminate a lot of headaches.
2. Listen to, practice and memorize the songs for Sunday Most musicians learn by listening. Spend the .99 cents to $1.29 to download the songs on iTunes and make a playlist to listen to during the week. The audio in addition to the charts will multiply your learning experience. Practice the songs, both old and new, for this week. We need to be excellent in our service to the Lord. Memorizing songs allows you to get past the music and worship God freely. Most worship songs are not hard to memorize. Memorizing songs allows you to focus and worship freely on God.
3. Show up prepared and on time for rehearsal Leaders and other team members really appreciate when all the team has done their homework. When the drummer knows the grooves, tempos and breaks, it makes the rehearsal go so much smoother. When the lead guitar and keyboard players have learned the introductions and lead lines, it saves so much time for the rest of the group. When team members all show up on time, it shows respect and value for the whole team. It promotes unity and makes the rehearsals go much smoother.
“Leading worship is more than making music, it’s making unity as a team.” @BranonDempsey
4. Show respect and love for my fellow team members and leader The second greatest commandment is to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’. When team members show love and respect for each other, rehearsals, worship and life in general is much better. Being a leader can be tough. When you respect and are patient with your leader, God sees and rewards that attitude and heart. “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2).
5. Not doodle on their instrument when the leader is speaking Having great rehearsal habits is important. The time to practice your individual part is when you are on your own. You show respect for the leader and the rest of the team when you learn to listen at the appropriate times.
6. Worship as they play their instrument and endeavour to be a great worshipper on and off the stage The purpose of a worship band is to worship God and lead the congregation to do the same. If you are just playing or singing then you are not fulfilling your responsibilities. Get past the music and worship God and lead by example. A sign that you are an authentic worshipper is that you are the same on and off the stage. People see you on and off the stage. Be authentic! “Through Him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.” (Hebrews 13:15)
7. Attend church and give whether playing that week or not Great team worship team members know the importance of regular church attendance. It’s important to be great congregational members before becoming great worship team members. Supporting your local church means more than playing your instrument. Giving of your time and treasure shows where your heart is.
8. Wear the appropriate clothes that doesn’t distract Don’t let your clothes be a distraction to your church’s worship times. Develop a dress code that is modest and culturally relevant to your congregation.
9. Grow in their love for the Lord and live a godly lifestyle This is the last expectation, but it is the most important. Loving God with your whole heart and life is the core of worship. Living a life that is pleasing to God opens up the door for God’s blessing on your life.
@MarkMCole@BranonDempsey @WorshipTT
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