Women in Worship by Debbi Barnett Worship Leader December 09, 2007
Are you having any challenges or concerns with any of the male members on your worship team? Perhaps you have run into a snag in the relationship between you and your Pastor. As a woman in submission to authority, we must learn to work together with our male counterparts. On the other hand, as a woman in leadership we have been handed the authority over men in our care. Perhaps you are a support vocalist or musician on the team. Whatever your situation, what type of relationship should we have with these guys?
If we get too close, we open up a door for “stupid stuff” by leaving just enough room for the devil to put his foot in the door. If we are too friendly, it can be misunderstood as flirting. If we don’t get close enough, we miss the whole point of the working relationship in ministry. Some of us are married to the male authority directly over us. It may be easy to approach this situation. (Maybe) Some of us are single and are waiting for the right guy, and the male authority over us is single too! This can present another problem.
Many of us have issues with male authority, and we find it hard to communicate our feelings. This problem may result in us not being able to speak what God wants said. The result stems from our operating out of fear. I am sure there are many testimonies and situations out there that can be brought to the surface. For the month of May, let’s open up this area and discuss it. We’ll share what works and what does not. We will gather the information and compile a resource that other women in our shoes can use. (There’s a rhyme for you!)
women/men relationship
Where in the scripture does it say women are to have authority over men? I understand where you're coming from and many times women are running the praise and worship ministry. I still don't see anywhere in scripture that puts a women over a man with...more
Submitted by: Tom Location: Mays Landing, NJ
Boundaries and Focus Important
Maintaining healthy relational boundaries and focus on worship are very important for a praise team comprised of male and female members.Also, please keep in mind that not everyone subscribes to the "women should submit to men" thing. Paul writes...more
Submitted by: John Location: Philly, PA
Flirtatious Women in Ministry
The points provided are well-grounded but one more perspective, I believe, is necessary. The scriptures say that the older women are to teach the younger. This woman, who is flirtatious, is clueless that she's being watched and people KNOW what she'...more
Submitted by: Stine McDonald Location: los angeles, Ca
Experiencing Worship, The Study
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
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The Paul Langford Project
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.
Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.