Comments on: What Does a Worship Leader Do? Pt. 1

By: edith

edith — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:23:58 +0000

thank you, can you tell me more of victory praise songs. honestly just recently handle a small ministry which is music im so ashame that i know little about it, you are a big help to me more power. i want to have more knowlegde of how to handle our ministry for Gods Glory. thank you.

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:11:28 +0000

Edith, Crown Him with Many Crowns, All Hail the Pow’r of Jesus’ Name, In Christ Alone, among others.

By: edith

edith — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:02:15 +0000

i’m a worship leader i dont know what songs to sing for the victory. if you can teach me what to sing that is appropriate for victory?

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:15:57 +0000

Sudhakar, thanks for commenting. This series of posts answers your first question. As for Question #2, yes, who you are as a person and having a true understanding of worship is more important than simply having practical skills. Thanks for asking!

By: sudhakar Sahani

sudhakar Sahani — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:26:32 +0000

Please give me two questions answer.
1.In your own words describe the role of the worship leader in church?
2.although practical skills are vital to effectively lead worship,it is more importent still to develop who you are as aperson and a worship leader and to have atru understanding of what worship is.
Describe how worship was used in the Bible throutgh to its’modern day application.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:39:00 +0000

I forget where I heard this, probably Bob. lol But it is very helpful to me… whether I happen to be singing/listening as part of the congregation, or standing on the stage, my goal is to be the “lead worshiper” not the worship leader. People respond to God and the truths from the gospel. Jesus is the true worship leader and I am there to help direct believers attention to His throne of grace. It is a great joy and privaledge!!!

By: sha

sha — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:27:50 +0000

Bob, just want to thank you and praise God for your life. I’m reading your book, Worship Matters, it helps and encouraged me a lot (i’m just starting reading the first part of the book) i was so desperate and struggling as a worship leader, when God directed me on this site. You’re such a blessing. The wisdom that is flowing through you creates a big help for worship leader like me. Your teachings are so simple yet so rich! Thanks again. – sha (Philippines)

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:54:46 +0000

Rowland, thanks for asking. “Worship leader” is a vague term that could encompass many different responsibilities. I talked about this in my book, Worship Matters. But briefly, you should see everything you do as a means of magnifying God’s glory in Christ in people’s eyes. The songs are just one part of it. Hope that’s helpful.

By: Rowland

Rowland — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:00:43 +0000

Do worship leaders only lead as in music or they lead the format of the service (worship) of the day as in calling out times for announcement, collection, prayer times, maybe communion, as well as what hymns to sing and calling out when and who is soloing and so forte. Please advise me as the leader of a new church coming from a denomination where we did not have these titles and now find myself in a quagmiere having to come up with a lot of things i am not used to. Good thing is nobody will fire me cos i am the founder.

By: Barbara Sutton

Barbara Sutton — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:40:01 +0000

I’ve been selected as worship leader for Women’s Day at our church. I have never been in this position before. I’m to lead the service and do not know where to begin. I was selected as I’m good with public speaking, I can read and I’m respected in the church as a leader. All I need now is to know exactly what I am to do for this occasion. Thank you,

Barbara Sutton

By: Michael Etheridge

Michael Etheridge — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:25:43 +0000

I was recently asked to take part in leading worship for my youth church. I guess it was because of my experience and gift in music. Also to add the fact that I write and lead my own songs, and my involvement with other well known artist. This is not me bragging but pointing out why I turned it down. Please..read.

I turned it down because I have noticed that we are rising into a new generation of new things (Hints our recent album “A New Day is Rising”.) and that we as a “church” some how still stick to old guide lines. Yes, we should still apply worship the same as in the Bible but style, genre, and production of worship is always in fate; subject to change as generations grow longer. Besides a church is in heart.. a congregation of people who worship the Lord. How ever the style or genre..its still worship…not just in music but also in all arts.
I know that God is calling for this up rising only because the enemy itself is rising in numbers and our old guide lines do not work. To be honest our old has made this generation really bored with its repetitive leaders. Its almost as if it mimics our government now. Lets be creative just as the Lord has made us to be.

Also, note that there are those that are worship leaders and music ministers. There is a difference but both apply to leading others closer to God. I am more of a music minister and my music backs that but my first steps where revolved around being a worship leader.

As for the comment posted about preachers pointing out pop culture and congregational worship should not be mixed. This is true but does not mean they can’t be sided. We should not base our opinions or points of view on worship but face the facts that worship is expressed through preaching, prayer, music, spontaneous actions, and even arts/crafts. Saying one is doing more than the other is a point of view. As long as worship is in play and the word is pronounced, it does not matter who does more than the other. I think this only a old guide line in which I believe blinds many churches.

Michael Etheridge

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:43:36 +0000

That is a great definition of a worship leader. Great post.

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:24:13 +0000

Wayne,

Thanks for stopping by! It might be best if you started by reading my book. There may be some answers in there. But feel free to send an email to bob@worshipmatters.com. I pray God will give you clarity and grace for all he’s called you to do in the days ahead.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:21:53 +0000

Dear Bob,

I really appreciate your description of a worship leader.

I have recently been asked to be a worship leader in a church plant this fall, and turned down the opportunity, for several reasons, many of which have to do with my pride and insecurities.

For a long time now, I have wanted to ask your advice regarding not only my music, but the way in which my music and spirituality interact with one another.

If this is the right forum, I can post a blog with more details and specific questions. Or I could write a letter or an email.

I would appreciate your prayers for God’s wisdom.

Thanks!

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:30:29 +0000

I believe worship leaders should have as much theological training as preachers. Think of the sermons you heard as a child. Can’t remember them? Now think of the songs you heard? Music resonates with our hearts, connects with our emotions, and unites our voices with other worshippers. If the preachers shared the same sermon three times in one month, he or she would be fired. But if a worship leader shares the same song multipe times, we begin to enjoy it more, memorize the lyrics, and sing along from our hearts (not just our mouths).