The Worship Leader

By Sally Morgenthaler


- allows God to fashion his/her own style out of unique personality, gifts and experiences
- worships spontaneously, heartfelt
- fosters an atmosphere of worship then steps back and lets God meet people
- gives people options and lets them find their own way
- prepared, but sensitive to what God is doing
- stays in touch with the people in order to sense their needs
- lets go of control, allows God to speak in the quiet
- mentors others in worship leading, gives them opportunities to lead
- celebrates God authentically, no matter how many are in the pews

Casting Off the Glitter
It's a given that nobody will ever "arrive" as a worship leader. But if you or someone under you is responsible for weekly worship and is displaying several "worship performer" characteristics, some decisions must be made and made quickly. Corporate worship is the single, most life-impacting activity of the church. Are we going to sabotage God's work just because we don't have the courage to face reality?

And the reality is this: Before any of us can engage people in the authentic, interactive adoration of God, we must first of all become worshipers. That may mean stepping down off the platform and getting our lives in sync with God. It may mean sitting in the pew and learning how to worship for the very first time. Depending on our situation, it may mean a process ranging from weeks to years.

But, face facts we must. There is only One worthy of our praise and that One desires truth, not pretense; being, not performance. If and when we step back up and get behind the microphone, we must do it as an instrument, not the object of praise. And we must be willing to cast off our "glittering image" so that we reflect only the glorious image of Christ.

Our LORD and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and by your decision they are and were created. -- Revelation 4: 11

After many years in worship ministry, Sally Morgenthaler, author of: Worship Evangelism (Zondervan 1996), is a consultant with congregations developing their own worship evangelism models.

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