Worship Leaders by Stephen M. Newman Pastor of Worship and Arts April 18, 2008

To those who have evident gifts in the area of music and and the arts, who are called to the ministry of the local church, I believe that we need to use them if they show a heart of community and are serving with the right motives. The church needs good talent and has lacked in this area for years. We have operated under the false notion that if they have a heart to minister through music that they should be able to do it. Not realizing that this has hurt the cause more than helped it. I encourage you to hold tough to this and stand firm in your philosophy to use only those who are clearly gifts to service in the area of music and the arts.

Let's look a bit further to the specific area of worship. I believe that this ministry requires a step further in it's qualification to be apart. There are many talented people serving on worship teams across our country and the world. They have incredible gifts in music and the arts and the natural instinct is to use them in worship. After all they are gifted in music and called to ministry. But are they called to worship? Are they worshipers? Do they help lead worship? What "qualifies" someone to be a part of a worship team or a part of a worship ministry.

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the vessel As a worship leader, you have to have a knowing of the God you want to express your gratitude to. if you donot know him, you cannot appreciate him,if you do not appreciate him,you cannot value him and if you do not value him you will no obey him and ...more Submitted by: margaret owo Location: lagos,Nigeria Before the throne of God Aloha Steve, most of the opinions given so far refer to members on teams who cannot sing. So I would like to say that just because somone can sing does not mean they are able to lead worship. Too often people who can sing get carried away in their ow...more Submitted by: Joy Location: Honolulu a call to lead When I first began leading worship I extremely hesitant and very intimidated by the talents and abilities of those serving on the team. A very wise worship pastor mentored me and explained that it was my choice to stand in the authority that God has...more Submitted by: Tiffany Location: Yucaipa, CA

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