I believe so. It doesn't matter how we sound like its about the intention in the heart. However I agree practice make sense though. I don't think God is choosing songs as long as it gives praises to him. I love your number 6, 8 and tips.
1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare 2. Practice with your team 3. Pick easy songs to sing 4. Pick theologically rich songs 5. Memories your lyrics 6. Pray for your worship service 7. Make yourself invisible 8. Be Authentic 9. Spend time with your team 10. Smile Thank me later.
This is How! Submit to God resist the Devil and he shall flee from you. Better be a saint not a sinner! Or you cannot usher anyone into God's presence! Purify my Heart, cleanse me from my sin, Refiners fire my heart's one desire is to be Holy
Just start with Glorifying God! And make a joyful noise! Clap your Hands oh you people! Sing songs of Thanksgiving with a pure Heart and a clean mouth! Some folks sing in church and cuss on the way there and on the way Home!.😨 If you get right with God your worship will come from your Heart! With joy and Thanksgiving for forgiveness, no condemnation for those who walk in the spirit not in the flesh fulfilling your Lust's. A pure and cleansed soul and Heart will pour out loving worship to God!😇 Because they know they are Forgiven!
I remember one time I was in my bedroom strumming my guitar singing “Jesus I love you” over and over and the presence of God came in so strong I wept for hours. Gods is pleased with simple lyrics and he’s pleased with complex lyrics.
I sang for 6 hours today just to work on my voice. I learned to sing in church worshipping God!. Many men don't sing in Church but I live to worship God, don't be afraid to try to sing you might be surprised. Songs can be prayers. Not everyone is a professional but God Honours your worship!
1. Mean it 2. Don't even care or think about Whose around, run into the presence with reckless abandon. 3. Forget about you, focus on him. 4. Take time to not only learn the words to what you sing, also take time to understand what you sing. 5. Call the lover of your soul by his many names. Learn them. In the world people who always get into a place of physical intimacy with one another always say what? Say my name. Our worship with God is a place of intimacy between us and the father, say his name (the compound names of God). 6. Even when the music stops, keep going. Remember the music never stops in heaven or your heart. 7. This really ought to be first but acknowledge the Holy spirit. Worship is best when it's alive. 8. Listen for God to speak not just in the words but in the music also. Create a heavenly atmosphere with an attitude of worship and not * AN ATTITUDE * 9. Let God be God during worship and don't try to control it, let the Holy spirit lead you. 10. Be humble and not prideful when you worship, the bible teaches that God resist the proud.
Convicted!!! Been there, done that. Geez, u hit the nail on the head with this one. Needed to hear this. Thx for keeping it real...much respect. God Bless
I am a worship leader...And I'm so thankful of this 10 tips video since this help a lot to our team....Thank you Pastor for sharing this tips.... Please,help me pray for our worship team to be more connected to our Holy God...😍😍😍😍
Thank you for this!! I lead worship for our kids in our Sunday school and I have actually found myself singing the lyrics wrong or saying something that the kids definitely don't understand. Cause we usually just select our songs on the day and I realise through watching this, that doesn't show any honour for what we want God to do. Again thank you so much😊 I'm a proud planetshaker
Everything you said in this video is 100 percent true, especially the theologically rich song part. I'm conflicted sometimes about some of the songs we do because they are basically "Jesus is my boyfriend/girlfriend" songs, I'm not the worship leader so I play what is handed to me. It's hard to believe in a song where you know nothing of importance is being said and I have a hard time approaching the leader about everything you said in this video. Thank you!
Thanks Trey! Yeah, lyrics can be very lazy. There's a difference between simple songs and lazy and shallow songs. Nothing wrong with simple. But deeper lyrics can be even better!
Man that was AWESOME brother. You discussed so many topics about what bugs me concerning worship these days. So much of this "Oh, look at ME" crap going on in worship today. I call it " ego worship " and it literally makes me want get up and leave the service. My prayer before I lead worship is always "All of YOU God, none of me." Great message brother, thanks again!
David Van Keuren Thanks brother. It's been many years of making these mistakes which has created this list. It's so easy for us worship leaders to make it about us. The stage is a dangerous place, especially if you battle pride. We have to daily pray against pride! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've been a pastor for 30+ years and have been in all sorts of worship. These principles are excellent and could be applied to traditional, contemporary, Pentecostal, or any other kind of worship. Very well done.
When I came across this video the skeptic in me was apprehensive about watching it because I have read so many blogs by people who thought they could "fix" worship, but I was so happy to hear every step that was given and agree mostly with all of them. Knowing the music is important but like you said that many churches have volunteer/non-paid participants, they do not always have the time to commit to memory every song. You also mentioned that Kari Jobe is a great smiler. That is so, so true. She makes you feel great with her smile. Unfortunately though she also has a bit of a conflict with one of your steps which is to try to be invisible. When Kari sings she goes all in and is in complete worship and that means it is impossible for her to be invisible. You cannot help but make her physical movements and expressions the center of your focus. It is not a critique, just a truth. When someone is really worshiping when they are singing they cannot just be a stick figure. They will be noticed. It's ok though. Every point mentioned is true and hopefully more worship leaders will view this video and learn from it.
Mark DeFazio agreed with this our church is very diverse culturally and we have Africans on our worship team and they worship completely different than how other people here do so that’s more of a cultural thing on how you worship
Mark DeFazio, a simple thing that I have noticed (especially when a team is on camera) is that the people that I observe as the most authentic in their worship, are the ones that aren't taking note of anyone else in the room. Worship is simply about Jesus, and if I, or someone else is focused on Him only - or if I 'me' focused (looking constantly into the congregation) it's obvious.
A true worshiper makes it about God alone. Their full attention is on the Lord's presence, so a true worshiper will not be distracted by Kari Jobe's high notes or physical movements.
So much truth here. I've been seeing this for years. Not just in worship but when I'm at concerts. Especially the comment that as worship singers/musicians were not Rock Stars. I see many so called worshippers who can't even engage with the church members or audience after their set is done. They have an elitist attitude. Also agree with very little songs with a definitive biblical theme. Many songs are very generic and are really indistinguishable from clean secular songs. Thank you for this video.
That's a great point! I talked about that at the end of the video. To me it's semantics at the end of the day. When I use the word worship because it's more natural and sounds better than "singing" or "music" lol. We worship in Spirit and Truth. Both of those types of worship can happen without music. We also worship by our giving and in prayer. Good reminder
@@gwendolynsaguido3903 Amen, we cannot raise excellence of music above our heart to worship God. We also can't be sloppy or careless in our preparation and practice either.
My man is second time i listen to your tips this is what I do In church nobody teach me but you confirm it its good way to worship God wow thank you God ngawe
Oh my gosh! You are sooo right. I so wish that they would go back to the old days of worship. Had scriptures to them. When an old worship song is playing, it's like the Holy Spirit jumps in me. Im worshipping with my eyes closed with a big smile on my face and my hands lifted high as far as they will go and I'm worshipping my ABBA. He comes on the scene and next thing you know I'm shaking really hard. At times I'm on the floor or on my knees. I have been thrown out of a few churches. I was told by one pastor who called me and told me in so many words not to come back. Another church, the plaster left his pulpit and said to his congratulation, no flesh will GLORY in His presence as the pastor was walking me out of his church. The other what he said made me feel like I had to tone it down. He recanted on that. I believe the Lord had a talk with him about that. I left the church anyway. So there's two churches that I will attend where as people's worship the Lord.. Im going to give this video to both pastors. Worship is dry. Where's the scriptures? Every Sunday new songs. Hardly go to church. Worship at home and read and study the word. Give my ties and offerings to ministry's. Thank you. I thought I was the only one who wants the worship songs of old to reach the thrown room of ABBA. It's all about Him. It's also spiritual warfare. Cleans the spiritual air for the Holy Spirit to move. Also tired of man's programs. Holy Spirit wants to move in a certain direction and He's cut of. Time to hear the message. This makes me so mad when the HS is quenched. Or someone comes up and starts talking about what the Lord had told them. Cant they wait untill worship is over and then release what God has given to them. they exspect people's to get back in a worship mode.
Alice Collins, I agree. We used to sing straight scripture, even it was set to a 'folk' style, or a style that I didn't normally listen to. Maybe today people are too sophisticated for a humbler style. It's kind of difficult to improve on The Word of God, isn't it? (My favorite bumper sticker: I used to be cool). Blessings!
I love this!! Thank you for this. I especially love how you said to be invisible. This is something I see common everywhere people make it about themselves instead of about God. I try to intentionally choose songs of praise, but most songs now are about self.
Thank u very much for you message I m a worship leader with no training here in bolivia in the menonit culture everything i do is self train and i love your teaching god bless u
Wow, glad you got something the video. God bless you in your worship ministry in Bolivia. Sounds like a challenge! Keep pressing on with worship. Praying to hear a good testimony in the future!
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Thank you so much! I am the lead/rhythm guitarist from my church, but this really spoke to me, I even shared it with our worship leader, I hope they don’t take it as a personal offense, but it’s great great stuff and pray for us as we worship tomorrow on Easter Sunday
The Digital Pastor Why are you trying to supplement the Spirit with the arm of the flesh? You are not doing worship but a production number. Try to check if what you said is what the Bible teaches.
Hey Michael, Definitely not supplementing the Spirit. There is a natural order and organization of worship that assists in worship. Look at the correction that Paul brought to the Corinthian church in their worship and their extreme nature of worship. If you go back and read my points they have nothing to do with production. The points have to do with focusing on who God is, what he has done, preparing in prayer, being diligent in practicing with your group and making it all about HIM! I wouldn't say that's about the flesh at all. Would you be distracted if you went to a worship service and every one of the people worshiping at the front had a giant frown on their face and played their instruments without practicing? Thanks for the comment brother:)
The Digital Pastor Of course there is a natural order for all things. You get a very low view of worship, as Jesus said you can only worship in Spirit and in truth. Where's spirit and truth in your points? Isn't the things you discussed are what the secular bands are doing, except for prayer? Worship is not singing. And have you ever read about revivals? How they worshipped? They didn't need people in front to get them going to praise God.
You hit all the nails right on the head! Been saying these same things to team members for years! Thanks soooo much for putting this all in one awesome video for worship leaders everywhere!!
Denelda Giovinazzo Thanks! Glad that it blessed you. Let us know if there are any topics you want talked about. Would love to be an encouragement to you.
If you cannot remember all the chords start with the chorus or verse which ever is easier, memorize that and engage at that point. We are all at different stages of development and I found this technique a great start to release my eyes from the chord sheet and into the church body.
If it's difficult to remember chords, it's possible that (from a music foundation standpoint), you could benefit by learning more patterns - this will help to eliminate playing mostly by memory. God bless you for your work on your worship team, my friend!
Oh, i'm surprised the last one that "SMILE" Praise God for this opportunity and was able to know some tips to improve my worship to you Lord. Glory to God.
Here’s another tip: more than just choosing theologically sound songs, hymns can be more impactful than the popular worship songs. I learnt that once when my husband suggested I sing “Old Rugged Cross;” after the song, the pastor requested it again and some people expressed afterwards how it brought tears to their eyes.
Good addition to the content Rovil 97! The hymns are theologically rich - FYI - I come from a classic rock music sytle, but have come to relish hymns because of their content. I have to admit that for a period of time, I was hung up on "my style". I believe that choosing CONTENT OVER STYLE reveals maturity in the person. Thumbs up to you!
Such a great video! I laughed all the way through and learned a lot. He’s right about everything. NEED to prepare, NEED to practice and use easy songs. And yes we need doctrinally correct songs and not emotionally. He’s so right about this. Amen. Thanks brother! I’ve made all these mistakes. This puts things in clear perspective. Hahaha!!! I love the part about selling the cd. Lol. So true! What do you think about worship being done after the service rather than before. My church started doing one song first, message, and then all the worship at the end.
Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think it's funny because we can all identify with those things lol. I haven't heard of doing most of the worship after the sermon. The musical part of worship can be done at any time :)
Wow, thank you Sir and praise be unto the Lord of Hosts. You have provided simple instructions and very vital in this worshiping generation. Thank you for the reminders. God bless you all there worship leaders! - From Baguio City, Philippines.
I find that (Application of Scriptures) is key to the being sensitive to (the move of the Holy Spirit) and the (theme of the Song and Worship) making the song more palpable & relevant.
Yes I remember a church where the lyrics were so devoid of scripture or depth, and vain too... I tried singing along but couldn't get into it, felt really weird and left half-way through. I want to sing God's Word that convicts the heart and makes it want to cry out in song!
hahaha. . . . Yes. Impromptu parts and playing can be distracting lol. Some spontaneity can be good, but not to much. The Holy Spirit does not function in disorder.
I tell people that if they are going to play their own pays, they need to be thoughtfully composed or arranged. In my experience, saying " just play the music" doesn't inspire musicians to worship!
@@noahloban8758 I agree. We drummers get so much blame in church. I think the generalization would be that all members of the worship team/band need to work together to help facilitate God's will for the worship time.
Tip 11, train your lyric slide runner to turn the next slide in time to see the next word before the worship team starts singing it. Our's is usually turning the slide on the down beat of the current line. And because the slides have a fade effect between slides, the worship team is on the 2nd or 3rd word before the congregants can even read them.
Worship doesn't need dark rooms, lights, and smoke. And who are these youth I keep hearing the music is for? And when the music is louder than the lyrics, and they are passing out earplugs
Great point David! Worship doesn't need anything but the people and the Lord. Everything else is extra, cultural and supplementary. Nothing wrong with dark rooms, lights, and loud volumes. All churches and groups are different. Some like it bright and quiet and some like it darker and louder. As long as Jesus is the center and the lighting, carpet and everything else is waaaaaaaaaay secondary. Unfortunately some get that out of order :(
I could tell from this comment your probably old lol the youth are the new generation the one we have to cater to the most they are the future and need the most guidence, and God speaks through both music and lyrics God has no limits on which medium he is gonna reveal himself to people
I'm a new worship leader... I just hope you can give me some tips on how to start the worship session. how to greet the congregation at the start? please guide me.. brother. tq
angel of heaven I would be authentic most of all. Before service make sure you are ready and knowing why you are worshiping and the joy that corporate worship is. When you personally are joyful and eager to worship God, that will overflow in your own speech and body language. Point people to Jesus. Welcome them and give them an encouragement or invitation to worship. Keep it short and sweet.
thank you Pastor... just would like to ask you... is it OK if I relate some incidences that took place in my life... in humorous way but to keep Focusing on Jesus who was the main reason for the good incident?
If I were going to do that I would actually write out the episode beforehand and read it out, timing it. You might find that a "brief episode" might take away about five minutes of the worship time and accidentally develop into a mini sermon.
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"pick easy song to sing" this is correct in so many ways. my church is one of the reaaaalllyyyy modernized church. i mean we sing planetshakers song, hillsong young and free and so on. it was my first time worship leading 2 yrs ago and i put one of the planetshakers song on my lineup. i feel so blessed by the lyrics and the beat was really insane and hype too but the congregation especially our elders can't get into it🤣. It was really expectation vs reality moment HAHHAHAHHAHAHA. As the year goes by, i learned to stick to the old songs. I still feel blessed and the whole congregation can relate to the song. And i also learned that worship leading is not abt music. We just use music as a tool to give worship and praises. Im so grateful to videos like this. It taught me a lot on how to improve my worship leading. Thank u💞
About tip #1: My youth group was interested to sing songs in the service, I requested rehearse, but they told me, they were no professionals. Strange argumentation.... Later I discovered, what Christian artists can do and that the poor music in my church has nothing to do with "less is more" but with laziness.
I'm sorry to hear that Rob :( Practice, excellence and dilligence are so important in corporate worship. We need to give God our best, not the leftovers! It's easy to try to justify laziness.
When something is your passion and profession, you get "head wind" instead tailwind. But my point was the argumentation, to justify not doing the best. We are requested to give the first fruits, not the left overs. I think, we have to do the best possible, as long it makes sense. Why should I carry 2 keyboard workstations with realistic orchestra sounds, when the songs I play, requires piano, organ, some pads and the small synthesizer covers it all perfectly?
i experienced to worship with my praise and worship team without preparation in the moment of on doe's pot.. 😊 but thank to God He is always my Teacher Guide,..
LOL about the last one - I'm a keyboardist and I tend to have a "resting b---- face" when I'm playing! (I guess it happens because I'm concentrating hard...)I'm trying to overcome that, though.
Laura Unterweger Its hard sometimes isn't it? A lot of these things I've noticed in myself watching our recordings over the years lol. So often we don't even realize we're doing it. Thanks for the watch! Thanks for the sub!
I play keyboard and guitar and in feeling the Spirit, I make super serious faces. Thank God my dad told me about it and now I am trying to work on my happy face. Lol
Great info! One thing I see especially in younger WL is that they close their eyes the whole time. I'm sure it's because they are insecure. But you really do "lead" worship with your face! Smile, connect with those in front of you!!! Thanks!
The Digital Pastor Yes a biggggg help as I too lead worship in the church in India!! Especially the theological tip and invisible tip!! Even I get frustrated luking at worship leaders in India pretending to be rock stars n had made worship a ballroom dancing!! Satan has corrupted Gospel music!! Plz make more elaborate video about worship!! Regards
I have to agree with you because sometimes there are songs out there that move you to tears in the only thing you can do is close everything out and remain in his presence by thanking him for his mercy and moving in your behalf and every circumstance
Hello Thank you for your teachings out here. I agree with the things you have said. And it's all the things I am following in my worship team. There is one more thing You can add. As a worship team we usually call our Pastor once every week or every alternate week, to just come and speak and pour out his heart unto us. We ask him to teach us and show us the area of improvement and show us the areas where we are strong. He encourages us and tell us on which way He would like the worship team to flow. Of course He has given us the liberty to move in to the flow of the Holy Spirit. But sometimes when necessary he would sense something the Spirit of God is telling him or leading him to do. He would come and even change the things we have practiced. 🙏😊
@@chordconfidence2392 we don't want to be sounding like a copy of another Group and at the same time we live in the Northeastern Region of India where People do know English but we reach out to the people who are not so much educated. It takes time for them to catch one song. So we really do see that we are sensitive enough to Glorify God at the same time come to meet the needs of the People like teaching them a particular song for repeated two or may be four Sundays. God bless you 😁
#4 Why should every song be theological deep? It's a love song for our God. And not every song has to speak about biblical content, but about relation to God. And we are God's children, so we can sing kid's songs.
I've been through this question and I found the answer through What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong. The song just contains so much scriptural content especially combined with the bridge and so we kept on playing this song over and over again on the course of many weeks when one time I shared it to our pianist in church that it was one of my favorite songs and he told me "of course, even the beginning of the song is from Genesis 1:1". Now i'm still a baby in the bible but for me not to even realize that this came from Genesis was enough to tell me to stop being ignorant of the words in the bible. Its not necessary that all worship songs should be a must but theological deep songs are much, much better and has this strong presence and conviction of what God has done for us. That feeling of pure bliss as you know and praise God for all he has done.
months ago now... the question to your question is: How do we respond to God if we don't know who or what we are responding to? We can't "relate" to God if we don't understand or know who or what we are singing about. Theology is about learning who God is. Feelings come as a response to learning God. Period. Can't have deep relational moments without knowing why. it's not something we should just "turn on".
Every song doesn't have to be super deep! However it does seem like there is a large lack of depth in a good amount of popular worship songs today. There are simple songs that are not incredibly deep that are powerful, and there are are simple songs that are simply being lazy and uncreative in their writing. Take "Jesus Loves Me" for example. It's a simple song and creative and classic. Nothing wrong with that.
Pop does not always equal theologically shallow. Really examine Y&F and you will find some very rich and honest lyrics if you just read the lyrics and don't sing it. Check out "Only Wanna Sing" by Y&F and listen to their new one "Hindsight" Also, older written lyrics does not mean that was the only time theologically rich lyrics were sung. "How Deep the Father's Love for us" is probably the most difficult melody to sing ever written but because it's familiar, people will sing it. Leadership can repeat any song over and over and eventually it will become familiar. Listen to "So Will I" by hillsong united, very rich and leads the body into missional worship. Check out Phil Wickham's new songs "Living Hope" or "Christ is Risen"; rich yet singable. Also, intellectual worship (worshipping with the mind) is healthy but that shouldn't be the only songs we sing. Jesus says to worship with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. You need balance in a set of songs. You need to have those heart songs of response that do say "Jesus We love You" , or "Have it All" that come from an honest place in the person. I've found people will embrace older songs out of the nostalgia of singing that song (worshipping a song) rather than worshipping who the song is about: JESUS.
I agree! Pop doesn't equal shallow, but more often than not it does :( Why don't you find the richest lyrics you can find in pop songs and post it below. It's hard to find many modern songs that can rival the vast amounts of older songs lyrics. We worship with the head and the heart. Balance is needed!
I appreciate you sir for making time to minister on Worship I agree that it's not about us but about God. You are on point with this video, God bless you.
Great outline. Unfortunately, getting a team together on our visions for worship never meet eye to eye. These 10 topics I have touched on many times and for years with many different teams. The gentle approach of one area to improve on at a time, spoon feeding this to a team, doesn't help them receive any better. Showing them videos like this to show them they are far from my own vision to improve upon, doesn't seem to help either. Over all, I have been on dozens of worship teams and can never find any members who want to devote themselves to their gift and prepare, practice, or even think that it is not about them. I need a break through with any team to get on board and open their hearts and minds to the gift God gave them. To become good stewards of their gifts and build it up and continually seek how much more they have to offer. God loves us all where we are at but desires is to grow in His kingdom
Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time David. Keep praying and asking God for wisdom on imparting to your team. Make sure you are modeling everything you are teaching. People will follow what they see you doing. Continue to be the leader and create the culture around you. Sow into 1 or 2 people who are faithful on your team and get them to buy into your vision. That + prayer and you will see change! Bless you brother.
There are evangelical churches today that practicing cult worship like Hillsong United, Jesus Culture is Bethel Church practicing Kundalini...& maybe not only them. My question... it's alright to use their songs in the church? Because in the Bible tells us... " You cannot drink from the cup of the LORD and from the cup of demons, too. You cannot eat at the LORD'S table and at the table of demons, too. That means we cannot be a partaker of their cup and their table... because it's from the demons
AdamEve. . .this is very true and sad :( I really enjoy SOME of Hillsong and Bethel's music, but unfortunately they have become very goofy. I glean a little and leave the rest.
So, Godismyjudge? Why do you judge others? Your comment reveals your cup is already full of demonic already. God bless you and work in and through you and your dirty rags.
These are some great points. It’s a shame there’s not that many theologically rich songs around (or I’m not looking hard enough 😂). I try and make sure that my own songs that I write are theologically rich, as I love to exalt God through song, it’s my real heart passion. Only thing I don’t fully agree on is have music Stand with the chords and lyrics. In my church, it hasn’t been noticeable that the worship leaders are reliant on them. Also, when I used to lead worship, I just used the music as a backup in case I did forget, and to help me with structure of a song (but sometimes the Spirit takes you off structure and you just go with it). But I can see how it’s get annoying if the worship leaders aren’t rehearsed enough that they can only play with chord and lyric sheets.
Thanks Jacob. Yea, those rich songs are out there, just a little more sparce. If its possible I would try to get rid of the music. Not because you shouldn't have it up there, but it can help you focus on ministering if you've memorized the music. Not a requirement AT ALL, but it can be a help! Bless ya brother
Thank you, great tips, great review for my personal worship experience. May you keep allowing God our heavenly father to use you for His service. Amen.
Amazing video brother ! Thank you for being so honest and not say what people want to hear but what God wants us to hear. I always ask myself if we are worship leaders or musicians how come we always have to be singing other people’s songs and can’t be original or pray God to give US new songs for our church. We serve the same God !
Fantastic! Loved your style, particularly how you demonstrated the 'wrong' things! They made me laugh but I've seen all of them! Yes, I agree about Kari Jobe. Her smile is her X factor connection to the Lord! She exudes joy! That's what I want to practise! Thank you! Looking forward to more videos... Hilarious yet the harsh realities in our worship practices.
Thanks, man! Some of your stuff stung me. In particular, 5 thru 8 have been weaknesses of mine from time to time. I have never had the idea of worship leaders "ushering in God's presence" challenged before, so I went on a hunt for verses to back up what I was taught as a teenage worship leader many years ago. Guess what...there are no verses that say this directly. I could see people inferring the idea from some of the Psalms, but it's a bit of a stretch. I found this quote from an anonymous source while doing research: "Sometimes when we sing, the power of music and truth combined can dig deeply into our hearts to make us realize that God is with us; but it wasn’t the singing that made Him appear. He was there all along." Wow! Mind blown! I am going to use your 10 tips with a fill-in-the-blank lesson that I created for a worship summit that we are hosting this weekend. I'm sure that the discussion will be interesting, to say the least. Thanks again! (40 years old and happy to keep learning!)
Hey Steve! Hopefully it was a good sting lol. Right?? It's really bothered me to see worship leaders claim to somehow be these ushers of God's presence, as if any Christian couldn't be in His presence. Wow, so cool you used those. How did it go? Glad you were blessed by it. Thanks for the comment, God Bless!
The Digital Pastor Thanks! It went really, really well. I've emailed the team the link and a written copy of your tips each week since we used it. It sparked wonderful conversation (conversation=connection) and got us thinking of other areas we need to be more aware of. For instance: the journey. "How do we begin in the outer courts, transition to the inner court, and end up in the most intimate worship place, the Holy of Holies?" Tip 11 for us was "Build your set list with the destination in mind. Don't begin the journey where you want to end up." Thanks again, man! Great stuff!
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"The best worship leaders are the ones who make themselves INVISIBLE. They make it completely about the LORD and not about themselves."
I believe so. It doesn't matter how we sound like its about the intention in the heart. However I agree practice make sense though. I don't think God is choosing songs as long as it gives praises to him. I love your number 6, 8 and tips.
Amen.
i’m blessed to call my mother my worship leader. she has taught me that worship isn’t about YOU it’s about us being able to praise GOD!
Okay, I'm hardly visible...
1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
2. Practice with your team
3. Pick easy songs to sing
4. Pick theologically rich songs
5. Memories your lyrics
6. Pray for your worship service
7. Make yourself invisible
8. Be Authentic
9. Spend time with your team
10. Smile
Thank me later.
Nuweli Avigeyl Gallardo thank you :)
Thank you...
@@I_follow_Yeshua
Great sharing...thk you so much!
Thank u for keeping it short😃
Means he really was giving the attention
Preparation is everyday, pray and worship from Monday to Saturday. Worship is a lifestyle not just Music.
Amen August
True worship is not a music section in church. So agree. I wish we would not call it that. Coming from a music leader too.
August Zeph, very well said, my friend. God bless your ministry!
Whoever is reading this pray that GOD makes me a true worshipper in Spirit
Blake Parker
Amen😇
In Spirit and in Truth! (That all creation comes back to You.) I have Autism and a very musical brain.
This is How! Submit to God resist the Devil and he shall flee from you. Better be a saint not a sinner! Or you cannot usher anyone into God's presence! Purify my Heart, cleanse me from my sin, Refiners fire my heart's one desire is to be Holy
Yes I agree with you that you Don't usher in anyone to the Presence of God! Get real man we need some more rules!
Just start with Glorifying God! And make a joyful noise! Clap your Hands oh you people! Sing songs of Thanksgiving with a pure Heart and a clean mouth! Some folks sing in church and cuss on the way there and on the way Home!.😨 If you get right with God your worship will come from your Heart! With joy and Thanksgiving for forgiveness, no condemnation for those who walk in the spirit not in the flesh fulfilling your Lust's. A pure and cleansed soul and Heart will pour out loving worship to God!😇 Because they know they are Forgiven!
11. Connect with the congregation out of the worship moments, be with them.
Thank you this are gold
Jesus thank you is my favorite song. Glad to see a biblical worship leader
I remember one time I was in my bedroom strumming my guitar singing “Jesus I love you” over and over and the presence of God came in so strong I wept for hours. Gods is pleased with simple lyrics and he’s pleased with complex lyrics.
I sang for 6 hours today just to work on my voice. I learned to sing in church worshipping God!. Many men don't sing in Church but I live to worship God, don't be afraid to try to sing you might be surprised. Songs can be prayers. Not everyone is a professional but God Honours your worship!
1. Mean it
2. Don't even care or think about
Whose around, run into the presence with reckless abandon.
3. Forget about you, focus on him.
4. Take time to not only learn the words to what you sing, also take time to understand what you sing.
5. Call the lover of your soul by his many names. Learn them. In the world people who always get into a place of physical intimacy with one another always say what? Say my name. Our worship with God is a place of intimacy between us and the father, say his name (the compound names of God).
6. Even when the music stops, keep going. Remember the music never stops in heaven or your heart.
7. This really ought to be first but acknowledge the Holy spirit. Worship is best when it's alive.
8. Listen for God to speak not just in the words but in the music also.
Create a heavenly atmosphere with an attitude of worship and not
* AN ATTITUDE *
9. Let God be God during worship and don't try to control it, let the Holy spirit lead you.
10. Be humble and not prideful when you worship, the bible teaches that God resist the proud.
What do you do after the worship session when someone says "I really love the way you worship"?
@@brothernndylan2897 tell them about the intimacy of your relationship with God that makes you worship in such a manner.
Gods not reckless, he hasn’t called us to be reckless…. Ever.
Maaannnn!!!! This is one of the better videos I've seen about worship leaders... need this reminder PRAISE GOD!!
Convicted!!! Been there, done that. Geez, u hit the nail on the head with this one. Needed to hear this. Thx for keeping it real...much respect. God Bless
MrJayBee Haha. Thanks brother. It's only because I've been there too! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the subscription and the share!
MrJayBee
Amen😇
Just what I have been praying about.
Thank you very much.. God bless you! Great stuff..
I am a worship leader...And I'm so thankful of this 10 tips video since this help a lot to our team....Thank you Pastor for sharing this tips....
Please,help me pray for our worship team to be more connected to our Holy God...😍😍😍😍
Thanks! True christian advice! God bless!
Thank you for this!! I lead worship for our kids in our Sunday school and I have actually found myself singing the lyrics wrong or saying something that the kids definitely don't understand. Cause we usually just select our songs on the day and I realise through watching this, that doesn't show any honour for what we want God to do. Again thank you so much😊 I'm a proud planetshaker
You're welcome Monique!
Keep serving those kids Jesus!
Brother, every time I lead the worship the LORD always touched my heart I always cry. It was a tear of joy
Everything you said in this video is 100 percent true, especially the theologically rich song part. I'm conflicted sometimes about some of the songs we do because they are basically "Jesus is my boyfriend/girlfriend" songs, I'm not the worship leader so I play what is handed to me. It's hard to believe in a song where you know nothing of importance is being said and I have a hard time approaching the leader about everything you said in this video. Thank you!
Yes! It's good to know I'm not the only instrumentalist out there caring about the lyrics.
Thanks Trey! Yeah, lyrics can be very lazy. There's a difference between simple songs and lazy and shallow songs. Nothing wrong with simple. But deeper lyrics can be even better!
Man that was AWESOME brother. You discussed so many topics about what bugs me concerning worship these days. So much of this "Oh, look at ME" crap going on in worship today. I call it " ego worship " and it literally makes me want get up and leave the service.
My prayer before I lead worship is always "All of YOU God, none of me." Great message brother, thanks again!
David Van Keuren Thanks brother. It's been many years of making these mistakes which has created this list. It's so easy for us worship leaders to make it about us. The stage is a dangerous place, especially if you battle pride. We have to daily pray against pride! Glad you enjoyed it!
Prayerlessness can only lead to a performance
"...Pick easy song to sing"
*picks So Will I*
😂😂🤣🤣
PERIODT!
John Payne That explains why it’s worked so well.......:::............
LMAO
I've been a pastor for 30+ years and have been in all sorts of worship. These principles are excellent and could be applied to traditional, contemporary, Pentecostal, or any other kind of worship. Very well done.
When I came across this video the skeptic in me was apprehensive about watching it because I have read so many blogs by people who thought they could "fix" worship, but I was so happy to hear every step that was given and agree mostly with all of them. Knowing the music is important but like you said that many churches have volunteer/non-paid participants, they do not always have the time to commit to memory every song. You also mentioned that Kari Jobe is a great smiler. That is so, so true. She makes you feel great with her smile. Unfortunately though she also has a bit of a conflict with one of your steps which is to try to be invisible. When Kari sings she goes all in and is in complete worship and that means it is impossible for her to be invisible. You cannot help but make her physical movements and expressions the center of your focus. It is not a critique, just a truth. When someone is really worshiping when they are singing they cannot just be a stick figure. They will be noticed. It's ok though. Every point mentioned is true and hopefully more worship leaders will view this video and learn from it.
Mark DeFazio agreed with this our church is very diverse culturally and we have Africans on our worship team and they worship completely different than how other people here do so that’s more of a cultural thing on how you worship
Mark DeFazio, a simple thing that I have noticed (especially when a team is on camera) is that the people that I observe as the most authentic in their worship, are the ones that aren't taking note of anyone else in the room. Worship is simply about Jesus, and if I, or someone else is focused on Him only - or if I 'me' focused (looking constantly into the congregation) it's obvious.
A true worshiper makes it about God alone. Their full attention is on the Lord's presence, so a true worshiper will not be distracted by Kari Jobe's high notes or physical movements.
So much truth here. I've been seeing this for years. Not just in worship but when I'm at concerts. Especially the comment that as worship singers/musicians were not Rock Stars. I see many so called worshippers who can't even engage with the church members or audience after their set is done. They have an elitist attitude. Also agree with very little songs with a definitive biblical theme. Many songs are very generic and are really indistinguishable from clean secular songs. Thank you for this video.
Number 4, Number 4!!! 😫👏🏾 Yes, I feel the same way!!!
YES!!!
Yes this is true! Worship is all about God so we have to offer the best to Him.
Amen amen, its all about him!
Why do so many people believe worship means to play music at church?
WORSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE!! Music is just a WAY to worship God.. thats all it is.
Worship starts in the heart, not when the music starts 🙏
True..some are so concern on the timing with the instruments.
That's a great point! I talked about that at the end of the video. To me it's semantics at the end of the day. When I use the word worship because it's more natural and sounds better than "singing" or "music" lol. We worship in Spirit and Truth. Both of those types of worship can happen without music. We also worship by our giving and in prayer. Good reminder
@@gwendolynsaguido3903 Amen, we cannot raise excellence of music above our heart to worship God. We also can't be sloppy or careless in our preparation and practice either.
@@junparas9440 Amen brother.
My man is second time i listen to your tips this is what I do In church nobody teach me but you confirm it its good way to worship God wow thank you God ngawe
Glad I can help! Thanks for the comment.
what you said were physical things...but the most important thing is inviting the holy spirit during worship...
Amen!!
that's true
You should have him with you as a permanent visitor at all times
jacquelina fernandes amen
A big Amen
Oh my gosh! You are sooo right. I so wish that they would go back to the old days of worship. Had scriptures to them. When an old worship song is playing, it's like the Holy Spirit jumps in me. Im worshipping with my eyes closed with a big smile on my face and my hands lifted high as far as they will go and I'm worshipping my ABBA. He comes on the scene and next thing you know I'm shaking really hard. At times I'm on the floor or on my knees. I have been thrown out of a few churches. I was told by one pastor who called me and told me in so many words not to come back. Another church, the plaster left his pulpit and said to his congratulation, no flesh will GLORY in His presence as the pastor was walking me out of his church. The other what he said made me feel like I had to tone it down. He recanted on that. I believe the Lord had a talk with him about that. I left the church anyway. So there's two churches that I will attend where as people's worship the Lord.. Im going to give this video to both pastors. Worship is dry. Where's the scriptures? Every Sunday new songs. Hardly go to church. Worship at home and read and study the word. Give my ties and offerings to ministry's. Thank you. I thought I was the only one who wants the worship songs of old to reach the thrown room of ABBA. It's all about Him. It's also spiritual warfare. Cleans the spiritual air for the Holy Spirit to move. Also tired of man's programs. Holy Spirit wants to move in a certain direction and He's cut of. Time to hear the message. This makes me so mad when the HS is quenched. Or someone comes up and starts talking about what the Lord had told them. Cant they wait untill worship is over and then release what God has given to them. they exspect people's to get back in a worship mode.
Alice Collins, I agree. We used to sing straight scripture, even it was set to a 'folk' style, or a style that I didn't normally listen to. Maybe today people are too sophisticated for a humbler style. It's kind of difficult to improve on The Word of God, isn't it? (My favorite bumper sticker: I used to be cool). Blessings!
I love this!! Thank you for this. I especially love how you said to be invisible. This is something I see common everywhere people make it about themselves instead of about God. I try to intentionally choose songs of praise, but most songs now are about self.
Thank you. God bless you.
Yes! Amen!
I agree for that. Pick the simple song.
Thank u very much for you message
I m a worship leader with no training here in bolivia in the menonit culture everything i do is self train and i love your teaching god bless u
Wow, glad you got something the video. God bless you in your worship ministry in Bolivia. Sounds like a challenge! Keep pressing on with worship. Praying to hear a good testimony in the future!
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Something new about worship here!!!!
May God use you more and more to make worship leaders be about God.
Thank you so much! I am the lead/rhythm guitarist from my church, but this really spoke to me, I even shared it with our worship leader, I hope they don’t take it as a personal offense, but it’s great great stuff and pray for us as we worship tomorrow on Easter Sunday
You're welcome! Glad you were able to share it with the team. My hope is that your team can grow closer with each other and with the Lord
Sorry for the typographical error!!! 😬
The Digital Pastor Why are you trying to supplement the Spirit with the arm of the flesh?
You are not doing worship but a production number.
Try to check if what you said is what the Bible teaches.
Hey Michael,
Definitely not supplementing the Spirit. There is a natural order and organization of worship that assists in worship. Look at the correction that Paul brought to the Corinthian church in their worship and their extreme nature of worship. If you go back and read my points they have nothing to do with production. The points have to do with focusing on who God is, what he has done, preparing in prayer, being diligent in practicing with your group and making it all about HIM! I wouldn't say that's about the flesh at all. Would you be distracted if you went to a worship service and every one of the people worshiping at the front had a giant frown on their face and played their instruments without practicing?
Thanks for the comment brother:)
The Digital Pastor Of course there is a natural order for all things. You get a very low view of worship, as Jesus said you can only worship in Spirit and in truth. Where's spirit and truth in your points? Isn't the things you discussed are what the secular bands are doing, except for prayer? Worship is not singing. And have you ever read about revivals? How they worshipped? They didn't need people in front to get them going to praise God.
Wowww. Let us lift the name of the Lord Higher than ourselves
Amen!
You hit all the nails right on the head! Been saying these same things to team members for years! Thanks soooo much for putting this all in one awesome video for worship leaders everywhere!!
Denelda Giovinazzo Thanks! Glad that it blessed you. Let us know if there are any topics you want talked about. Would love to be an encouragement to you.
If you cannot remember all the chords start with the chorus or verse which ever is easier, memorize that and engage at that point. We are all at different stages of development and I found this technique a great start to release my eyes from the chord sheet and into the church body.
If it's difficult to remember chords, it's possible that (from a music foundation standpoint), you could benefit by learning more patterns - this will help to eliminate playing mostly by memory. God bless you for your work on your worship team, my friend!
OMW This is awesome, I am a newly appointed worship leader... this is so helpful, truthful and hilarious!
Whitney Gouvias Me too. Helpful video for newbies like myself.
Whitney Gouvias, congrats on your new role appointment!! God bless your work and give you wisdom!!
I saved this video a few months ago and happened to review it today. Man, I'm glad I did. Thank you for so many great reminders. God bless.
You're welcome! Glad I could help.
Thanks so much for the tips
I will definitely try them out whenever I’m given the opportunity to lead worship
You're welcome Grace! Hope they helped:)
Oh, i'm surprised the last one that "SMILE"
Praise God for this opportunity and was able to know some tips to improve my worship to you Lord.
Glory to God.
“PULL UP THE TH-cam” and I lost it! 🤣🤣🤣
Right??? You've heard that one before haven't you?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I love the commitment of your worship team...
Volunteers... Not paid...
This is genuine ministry...
Here’s another tip: more than just choosing theologically sound songs, hymns can be more impactful than the popular worship songs. I learnt that once when my husband suggested I sing “Old Rugged Cross;” after the song, the pastor requested it again and some people expressed afterwards how it brought tears to their eyes.
Good addition to the content Rovil 97! The hymns are theologically rich - FYI - I come from a classic rock music sytle, but have come to relish hymns because of their content. I have to admit that for a period of time, I was hung up on "my style". I believe that choosing CONTENT OVER STYLE reveals maturity in the person. Thumbs up to you!
WOW This is so timely sir was appointed worship leader yesterday .Believing God for his fresh oil to lead worship his way,,thnks for the tips..
Amen sis! Praise God for this new season in your ministry for the Lord. Lead people to Jesus and His Word! Authentic!
Such a great video! I laughed all the way through and learned a lot. He’s right about everything. NEED to prepare, NEED to practice and use easy songs. And yes we need doctrinally correct songs and not emotionally. He’s so right about this. Amen. Thanks brother! I’ve made all these mistakes. This puts things in clear perspective. Hahaha!!! I love the part about selling the cd. Lol. So true! What do you think about worship being done after the service rather than before. My church started doing one song first, message, and then all the worship at the end.
My church used to do that. Worship in response to the message we received.
Haha, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think it's funny because we can all identify with those things lol. I haven't heard of doing most of the worship after the sermon. The musical part of worship can be done at any time :)
Wow, thank you Sir and praise be unto the Lord of Hosts. You have provided simple instructions and very vital in this worshiping generation. Thank you for the reminders. God bless you all there worship leaders! - From Baguio City, Philippines.
Blessings bro! So cool you are from the Philippines
Practicing with the team. That would be nice
David LeGassey the irony is strong 😬
I find that (Application of Scriptures) is key to the being sensitive to (the move of the Holy Spirit) and the (theme of the Song and Worship) making the song more palpable & relevant.
Amen. We have to be sensitive to the Spirit and wait on Him. We can't be mechanical in our worship. Good reminder!
Thank-you for the tips! You made me laugh 😆 thanks for making this light hearted.
Wow!! Thanks for the video!!
Humble, authentic, pray and Is about Him!!!
You are hilarious but very true...some people look as though they are being operated on...😂😂😂 It makes the video so smooth. Thank you.
Yes I remember a church where the lyrics were so devoid of scripture or depth, and vain too... I tried singing along but couldn't get into it, felt really weird and left half-way through. I want to sing God's Word that convicts the heart and makes it want to cry out in song!
Ways to improve worship. Don’t let people make up their own parts especially the drummer. Just play the music.
hahaha. . . . Yes. Impromptu parts and playing can be distracting lol. Some spontaneity can be good, but not to much. The Holy Spirit does not function in disorder.
I tell people that if they are going to play their own pays, they need to be thoughtfully composed or arranged. In my experience, saying " just play the music" doesn't inspire musicians to worship!
I am a drummer and I can understand that comment but plz don't generalize
@@noahloban8758 I agree. We drummers get so much blame in church. I think the generalization would be that all members of the worship team/band need to work together to help facilitate God's will for the worship time.
@@ctoddsutherland thx for the support man. lol
Glory to God, Im so bless with these lessons, thank you for sharing these to us..
🙌🏽🙏🏽❤thanks for the video. "We are not rockstars!"😂😂😂
Tip 11, train your lyric slide runner to turn the next slide in time to see the next word before the worship team starts singing it. Our's is usually turning the slide on the down beat of the current line. And because the slides have a fade effect between slides, the worship team is on the 2nd or 3rd word before the congregants can even read them.
I need to hear more than just Hillsong songs. There’s so many great Christian songs out there. I hate cookie cutter worship.
There are TONS of songs out there. Time to go digging! No more cookie cutter!
A lot of churches choose the Hillsong route, which to me is disappointing. They want numbers versus the Spirit.
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Joe Medrek hahah just because like Hillsong doesn’t mean they don’t want the Spirit. Just my thoughts! :)
We don't sing Hillsong Young and Free songs. The band itself is problematic.
Good points 👏👏👏👏👏 Truly is not about us But who God (Jesus) to be praise.
Worship doesn't need dark rooms, lights, and smoke. And who are these youth I keep hearing the music is for? And when the music is louder than the lyrics, and they are passing out earplugs
Great point David! Worship doesn't need anything but the people and the Lord. Everything else is extra, cultural and supplementary. Nothing wrong with dark rooms, lights, and loud volumes. All churches and groups are different. Some like it bright and quiet and some like it darker and louder. As long as Jesus is the center and the lighting, carpet and everything else is waaaaaaaaaay secondary. Unfortunately some get that out of order :(
I could tell from this comment your probably old lol the youth are the new generation the one we have to cater to the most they are the future and need the most guidence, and God speaks through both music and lyrics God has no limits on which medium he is gonna reveal himself to people
Amen
Am really touched by this,,,am leading a worship on Sunday I hope I do Betta ....
Lol I loved number 10 😂 thank you for all the tips ...Amen!!
Haha right? I can't stand it when people don't smile and look all sad.
This was amazing!! Best video I’ve found by far!! Thank you, it was very helpful.🙏
I'm a new worship leader... I just hope you can give me some tips on how to start the worship session. how to greet the congregation at the start? please guide me.. brother. tq
angel of heaven I would be authentic most of all. Before service make sure you are ready and knowing why you are worshiping and the joy that corporate worship is. When you personally are joyful and eager to worship God, that will overflow in your own speech and body language. Point people to Jesus. Welcome them and give them an encouragement or invitation to worship. Keep it short and sweet.
thank you Pastor... just would like to ask you... is it OK if I relate some incidences that took place in my life... in humorous way but to keep Focusing on Jesus who was the main reason for the good incident?
Whatever it is, make it cheerful, normal sounding and BRIEF.
If I were going to do that I would actually write out the episode beforehand and read it out, timing it. You might find that a "brief episode" might take away about five minutes of the worship time and accidentally develop into a mini sermon.
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"pick easy song to sing"
this is correct in so many ways. my church is one of the reaaaalllyyyy modernized church. i mean we sing planetshakers song, hillsong young and free and so on. it was my first time worship leading 2 yrs ago and i put one of the planetshakers song on my lineup. i feel so blessed by the lyrics and the beat was really insane and hype too but the congregation especially our elders can't get into it🤣. It was really expectation vs reality moment HAHHAHAHHAHAHA. As the year goes by, i learned to stick to the old songs. I still feel blessed and the whole congregation can relate to the song. And i also learned that worship leading is not abt music. We just use music as a tool to give worship and praises. Im so grateful to videos like this. It taught me a lot on how to improve my worship leading. Thank u💞
About tip #1: My youth group was interested to sing songs in the service, I requested rehearse, but they told me, they were no professionals. Strange argumentation....
Later I discovered, what Christian artists can do and that the poor music in my church has nothing to do with "less is more" but with laziness.
Same here, so sad....
I'm sorry to hear that Rob :(
Practice, excellence and dilligence are so important in corporate worship. We need to give God our best, not the leftovers!
It's easy to try to justify laziness.
Rob F
I had the same thing happen to me. They wouldn’t include me in practice so I was lost all the time. I don’t know why that happened.
When something is your passion and profession, you get "head wind" instead tailwind.
But my point was the argumentation, to justify not doing the best.
We are requested to give the first fruits, not the left overs.
I think, we have to do the best possible, as long it makes sense.
Why should I carry 2 keyboard workstations with realistic orchestra sounds, when the songs I play, requires piano, organ, some pads and the small synthesizer covers it all perfectly?
Rob F wow!! Lol! That’s insane!
i experienced to worship with my praise and worship team without preparation in the moment of on doe's pot.. 😊
but thank to God He is always my Teacher Guide,..
Spot on!
Eric Ofalda Thanks bro!
Appreciate these insights very much. Tip #5 is a big challenge that our team will seriously commit to do this year. God is honored by your ministry!
Thanks Ed! Glad this was a help to you and your team!
LOL about the last one - I'm a keyboardist and I tend to have a "resting b---- face" when I'm playing! (I guess it happens because I'm concentrating hard...)I'm trying to overcome that, though.
Laura Unterweger Its hard sometimes isn't it? A lot of these things I've noticed in myself watching our recordings over the years lol. So often we don't even realize we're doing it. Thanks for the watch! Thanks for the sub!
I play keyboard and guitar and in feeling the Spirit, I make super serious faces. Thank God my dad told me about it and now I am trying to work on my happy face. Lol
Me too but I don’t want people to think I’m laughing and not taking it seriously even though I didn’t know I made a serious face
Great info! One thing I see especially in younger WL is that they close their eyes the whole time. I'm sure it's because they are insecure. But you really do "lead" worship with your face! Smile, connect with those in front of you!!! Thanks!
Great tips!!
Sangeeta Sahai Thanks Sangeeta! Glad you liked the video. Hope the tips helped you!
The Digital Pastor
Yes a biggggg help as I too lead worship in the church in India!! Especially the theological tip and invisible tip!! Even I get frustrated luking at worship leaders in India pretending to be rock stars n had made worship a ballroom dancing!! Satan has corrupted Gospel music!!
Plz make more elaborate video about worship!!
Regards
Literally writing down the tips, Thank s a lot!!!! God bless you greatly!!!
I feel I’ve been shot at lol
LOOOVE IT..AND THE WORSHIP LEADER SHOULD SPEND THE MOST TIME WITH GOD ..
Thanks Treva! So important that we lead in private too!
Those songs weren't always easy to sing. Sometimes smiling is not what is called for. It depends on how the Holy Spirit chooses to move the church.
I have to agree with you because sometimes there are songs out there that move you to tears in the only thing you can do is close everything out and remain in his presence by thanking him for his mercy and moving in your behalf and every circumstance
Hello Thank you for your teachings out here. I agree with the things you have said. And it's all the things I am following in my worship team. There is one more thing You can add. As a worship team we usually call our Pastor once every week or every alternate week, to just come and speak and pour out his heart unto us. We ask him to teach us and show us the area of improvement and show us the areas where we are strong. He encourages us and tell us on which way He would like the worship team to flow. Of course He has given us the liberty to move in to the flow of the Holy Spirit. But sometimes when necessary he would sense something the Spirit of God is telling him or leading him to do. He would come and even change the things we have practiced. 🙏😊
Amen brother, thats good stuff!
Ricky Limbu, what a heart! Your worship team sounds very unique. You don't see that kind of unity every day! God bless you guys!
@@chordconfidence2392 amen.
@@chordconfidence2392 we don't want to be sounding like a copy of another Group and at the same time we live in the Northeastern Region of India where People do know English but we reach out to the people who are not so much educated. It takes time for them to catch one song. So we really do see that we are sensitive enough to Glorify God at the same time come to meet the needs of the People like teaching them a particular song for repeated two or may be four Sundays. God bless you 😁
#4 Why should every song be theological deep? It's a love song for our God. And not every song has to speak about biblical content, but about relation to God. And we are God's children, so we can sing kid's songs.
I've been through this question and I found the answer through What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong.
The song just contains so much scriptural content especially combined with the bridge and so we kept on playing this song over and over again on the course of many weeks when one time I shared it to our pianist in church that it was one of my favorite songs and he told me "of course, even the beginning of the song is from Genesis 1:1". Now i'm still a baby in the bible but for me not to even realize that this came from Genesis was enough to tell me to stop being ignorant of the words in the bible.
Its not necessary that all worship songs should be a must but theological deep songs are much, much better and has this strong presence and conviction of what God has done for us. That feeling of pure bliss as you know and praise God for all he has done.
months ago now... the question to your question is: How do we respond to God if we don't know who or what we are responding to?
We can't "relate" to God if we don't understand or know who or what we are singing about. Theology is about learning who God is. Feelings come as a response to learning God. Period. Can't have deep relational moments without knowing why. it's not something we should just "turn on".
Lawrence Angelo Cruz the beginning of the song comes from John 1:1 too 😊
Rob F I think it’s a good thing to mix theological songs, and love songs for our Jesus.
Every song doesn't have to be super deep! However it does seem like there is a large lack of depth in a good amount of popular worship songs today. There are simple songs that are not incredibly deep that are powerful, and there are are simple songs that are simply being lazy and uncreative in their writing. Take "Jesus Loves Me" for example. It's a simple song and creative and classic. Nothing wrong with that.
Amen! Right on😊 we're WORSHIPING hello!! Good good good!
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The Digital Pastor yes indeed! I know its all about HIM💜 worship him in spirit and in truth Ahmen
Shalom😊
Pop does not always equal theologically shallow. Really examine Y&F and you will find some very rich and honest lyrics if you just read the lyrics and don't sing it. Check out "Only Wanna Sing" by Y&F and listen to their new one "Hindsight" Also, older written lyrics does not mean that was the only time theologically rich lyrics were sung. "How Deep the Father's Love for us" is probably the most difficult melody to sing ever written but because it's familiar, people will sing it. Leadership can repeat any song over and over and eventually it will become familiar. Listen to "So Will I" by hillsong united, very rich and leads the body into missional worship. Check out Phil Wickham's new songs "Living Hope" or "Christ is Risen"; rich yet singable. Also, intellectual worship (worshipping with the mind) is healthy but that shouldn't be the only songs we sing. Jesus says to worship with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. You need balance in a set of songs. You need to have those heart songs of response that do say "Jesus We love You" , or "Have it All" that come from an honest place in the person. I've found people will embrace older songs out of the nostalgia of singing that song (worshipping a song) rather than worshipping who the song is about: JESUS.
Amen dude
I agree! Pop doesn't equal shallow, but more often than not it does :(
Why don't you find the richest lyrics you can find in pop songs and post it below.
It's hard to find many modern songs that can rival the vast amounts of older songs lyrics. We worship with the head and the heart. Balance is needed!
I appreciate you sir for making time to minister on Worship I agree that it's not about us but about God. You are on point with this video, God bless you.
Thanks Luciano! Bless you in your ministering :)
Great outline. Unfortunately, getting a team together on our visions for worship never meet eye to eye. These 10 topics I have touched on many times and for years with many different teams. The gentle approach of one area to improve on at a time, spoon feeding this to a team, doesn't help them receive any better. Showing them videos like this to show them they are far from my own vision to improve upon, doesn't seem to help either. Over all, I have been on dozens of worship teams and can never find any members who want to devote themselves to their gift and prepare, practice, or even think that it is not about them. I need a break through with any team to get on board and open their hearts and minds to the gift God gave them. To become good stewards of their gifts and build it up and continually seek how much more they have to offer. God loves us all where we are at but desires is to grow in His kingdom
Sorry to hear you are having a difficult time David. Keep praying and asking God for wisdom on imparting to your team. Make sure you are modeling everything you are teaching. People will follow what they see you doing. Continue to be the leader and create the culture around you. Sow into 1 or 2 people who are faithful on your team and get them to buy into your vision. That + prayer and you will see change! Bless you brother.
THANK YOU! I'm a new worship leader and I've been struggling, and this has helped so much. God bless🙏🎤
You're welcome! Glad it was a blessing and helped you in your struggle. Keep pressing into God!
agree with no. 4. No offense to bands, my fave too, but , nah just too much techno, less depth theological message
Wow I Praise God Pastor ...I m realy encourage and blessed by this 10 tips . Actually I m from India and I m gona use in my life and Church.
There are evangelical churches today that practicing cult worship like Hillsong United, Jesus Culture is Bethel Church practicing Kundalini...& maybe not only them.
My question... it's alright to use their songs in the church?
Because in the Bible tells us...
" You cannot drink from the cup of the LORD and from the cup of demons, too. You cannot eat at the LORD'S table and at the table of demons, too.
That means we cannot be a partaker of their cup and their table... because it's from the demons
AdamEve. . .this is very true and sad :( I really enjoy SOME of Hillsong and Bethel's music, but unfortunately they have become very goofy. I glean a little and leave the rest.
So, Godismyjudge? Why do you judge others? Your comment reveals your cup is already full of demonic already. God bless you and work in and through you and your dirty rags.
David Sherman no judgement there... Purely words of God...
David Sherman God commands us to judge righteously.
Are you *sure* that those songs are from demons?? No. Just saying ✌
These are some great points. It’s a shame there’s not that many theologically rich songs around (or I’m not looking hard enough 😂). I try and make sure that my own songs that I write are theologically rich, as I love to exalt God through song, it’s my real heart passion. Only thing I don’t fully agree on is have music
Stand with the chords and lyrics. In my church, it hasn’t been noticeable that the worship leaders are reliant on them. Also, when I used to lead worship, I just used the music as a backup in case I did forget, and to help me with structure of a song (but sometimes the Spirit takes you off structure and you just go with it). But I can see how it’s get annoying if the worship leaders aren’t rehearsed enough that they can only play with chord and lyric sheets.
Thanks Jacob. Yea, those rich songs are out there, just a little more sparce.
If its possible I would try to get rid of the music. Not because you shouldn't have it up there, but it can help you focus on ministering if you've memorized the music. Not a requirement AT ALL, but it can be a help! Bless ya brother
Thank you, great tips, great review for my personal worship experience. May you keep allowing God our heavenly father to use you for His service. Amen.
Absolutely fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing
Amazing video brother ! Thank you for being so honest and not say what people want to hear but what God wants us to hear. I always ask myself if we are worship leaders or musicians how come we always have to be singing other people’s songs and can’t be original or pray God to give US new songs for our church. We serve the same God !
Fantastic! Loved your style, particularly how you demonstrated the 'wrong' things! They made me laugh but I've seen all of them! Yes, I agree about Kari Jobe. Her smile is her X factor connection to the Lord! She exudes joy! That's what I want to practise! Thank you! Looking forward to more videos... Hilarious yet the harsh realities in our worship practices.
I like these true ideas.....thank you brother...I am not a Worship leader but a part of worship team playing keyboard......
Wonderful! I laughed out loud at how true your examples are!
100%
you have really helped me and my worship team !!!! thank you
Love from Zimbabwe
THANK YOU! This is so helpful. I´m 15 and I am the worship leader now, so these tips really are awesome!!! I´ll make sure to apply all this!!
Thanks, man! Some of your stuff stung me. In particular, 5 thru 8 have been weaknesses of mine from time to time. I have never had the idea of worship leaders "ushering in God's presence" challenged before, so I went on a hunt for verses to back up what I was taught as a teenage worship leader many years ago. Guess what...there are no verses that say this directly. I could see people inferring the idea from some of the Psalms, but it's a bit of a stretch. I found this quote from an anonymous source while doing research: "Sometimes when we sing, the power of music and truth combined can dig deeply into our hearts to make us realize that God is with us; but it wasn’t the singing that made Him appear. He was there all along." Wow! Mind blown!
I am going to use your 10 tips with a fill-in-the-blank lesson that I created for a worship summit that we are hosting this weekend. I'm sure that the discussion will be interesting, to say the least.
Thanks again!
(40 years old and happy to keep learning!)
Hey Steve! Hopefully it was a good sting lol. Right?? It's really bothered me to see worship leaders claim to somehow be these ushers of God's presence, as if any Christian couldn't be in His presence.
Wow, so cool you used those. How did it go?
Glad you were blessed by it. Thanks for the comment, God Bless!
The Digital Pastor Thanks! It went really, really well. I've emailed the team the link and a written copy of your tips each week since we used it.
It sparked wonderful conversation (conversation=connection) and got us thinking of other areas we need to be more aware of. For instance: the journey. "How do we begin in the outer courts, transition to the inner court, and end up in the most intimate worship place, the Holy of Holies?"
Tip 11 for us was "Build your set list with the destination in mind. Don't begin the journey where you want to end up."
Thanks again, man! Great stuff!
Wooooow. I'm awesomely blessed through this. God bless you Sir. More Grace to your ministry in Jesus name, Amen.
thanks for goods tips to improve worship leading that can helps us in our church. God bless YOU for sharing the tips
You're welcome! Thanks for the encouragement Nathan! Bless you
I love all the tips you've gave me and my team!!
I also think Time is one of the Most important tip as well
Thanks Gin! I'm glad it helped the team!
I'm so blessed by your tips. Thank you so much.
Your words were very inspirational, thank you. everything you said is absolutely true, God bless.