Comments on: What Does a Worship Leader Do? In Closing…

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:12 +0000

Such a shame this is the last post - I thoroughly enjoyed this series, as a confirmation that we in my church are doing a lot of things right, and a wealth of challenges and further information that I am sure will keep us going for quite a while yet!

I thoroughly agree, by the way, that someone tone deaf can lead worship - as worship leaders we got our lead pastor to lead worship one week. He cannot sing but his mic was turned low during the singing, and his leadership and love for Jesus brought great moments of intimacy for many in the congregation!

Thanks again.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:57:21 +0000

Bob,
Your blog is blessing me and those I am serving here in India! Praise God for his faithfulness to build his church throughout the world!

By: Matt Cassidy

Matt Cassidy — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:18:40 +0000

Do you think that someone who is tone deaf can consistently bring a congregation to worship. I say this because I have been involved at a church where we have a girl as a back up singer, who can’t seem to sing anything on key. We had our hands tied by the pastor, so we just kept her mic. off so it wouldn’t distract us, but a new guy lead one week and let her sing with the mic on. Me the bass, and lead guitarist had to drop out, because we couldn’t tell what was going on, and the congregation just stood there kind of dazed. I don’t mind turning her mic off, but I don’t want to stand next to her, because it throws me off, however I am not sure we have been doing the right thing. I am not sure how I feel about it, I wish there was an easy answer.

By: Paul Hayes

Paul Hayes — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 14:04:20 +0000

Bob, Thanks so much for leading us in this discussion. I am charged with training some new “Lead worshippers” because I am a Firefighter (as well as the Music Director) so my schedule is a bit wacky! So, your teaching will help me teach them. By the way, your Glad song “God is my Rock” has helped me through many tough and fearful situations in my Fire career. To know that when I pass through the flames-God is with me- is empowering. I really appreciate your ministry. Paul

By: Grace

Grace — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:27:29 +0000

You don’t need to post this comment, but I just wanted to thank you so much for sharing these thoughts. Although I’m not a worship leader or even on a worship team, the things I have read here have helped me see God’s glory clearer and to want to love God more. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

By: James Truong

James Truong — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:38:48 +0000

Hi there Bob, I just wanted to thank you for your time and effort. I’m just starting out with the ‘worship in song’ team. It’s been on my mind how I can serve faithfully bringing glory to God alone, and encouraging others.

I’ve really enjoyed your posts and the helpful thoughts you’ve shared.

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:19:54 +0000

Dan:

Yep, really ending for now. Thanks for your encouraging words.

By: dan mcgowan

dan mcgowan — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:03:02 +0000

okay, so, is this really the last post (for now, I mean?) Just curious - cuz this stuff is so good I want my choir and praise team and other musicians to read it! But not till you’re done… so, let us know, Bob, are we really ending here? (for now, I mean?)