Just thinking about church. How does our concept of worship fit into God's global plan? If my understanding is correct, God wants us to be a part of seeking and saving the lost, making disciples of all nations. A few thoughts:
If that is true...
- How does our worship fit into this purpose?
- How does what we do/say/sing affect our ability to seek/save/disciple?
- Is our application of worship hindering or helping the global plan of God?
- If we are hindering the global plan are we able to get passed ourselves and make the changes necessary to be advancing God's plan?
Sorry, I just posed a few questions and gave no answers. That's not really like me. The truth is, I've never really thought about it before. I literally just had the thought and figured I'd share. If you have any answers or ideas, please share. Thanks!
PN
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tricks of the trade: Singing Out Loud
If you are having a hard time getting people to sing out loud, here are some ideas.
KEY CHANGE:
1. Teach a song in a key (example: G)
2. Do that song for multiple weeks in that key.
3. Do the song again but transpose it to A or Bb. (People will know that they can sing the song and will feel more confident belting it out. Naturally, with the higher key, people will sing louder.)
VOLUME:
1. Try turning the volume up. (I know most churches hate volume, but it will make people feel more comfortable singing if they can't hear individuals around them.)
ENCOURAGE 'EM:
1. As you appropriately prod people to raise hands, clap, etc., continue to encourage them to sing aloud.
2. There are great verses on singing/shouting out to the Lord. Read them. (Ps 20:5; Ps 51:14; Ps 59:16-17; Ps 95:1-2)
REPETITION:
1. People have a hard time singing songs they do not know, so...be repetitious enough that people are familiar with the songs you are singing.
2. I highly recommend only introducing 1-2 new songs per month.
3. I also highly recommend singing an "oldie but goodie" a couple times a month. Things such as hymns and choruses are pivotal for a church with multiple generations in attendance.
I hope these are helpful for you. Leave a comment and let me know you stopped by!
PN
KEY CHANGE:
1. Teach a song in a key (example: G)
2. Do that song for multiple weeks in that key.
3. Do the song again but transpose it to A or Bb. (People will know that they can sing the song and will feel more confident belting it out. Naturally, with the higher key, people will sing louder.)
VOLUME:
1. Try turning the volume up. (I know most churches hate volume, but it will make people feel more comfortable singing if they can't hear individuals around them.)
ENCOURAGE 'EM:
1. As you appropriately prod people to raise hands, clap, etc., continue to encourage them to sing aloud.
2. There are great verses on singing/shouting out to the Lord. Read them. (Ps 20:5; Ps 51:14; Ps 59:16-17; Ps 95:1-2)
REPETITION:
1. People have a hard time singing songs they do not know, so...be repetitious enough that people are familiar with the songs you are singing.
2. I highly recommend only introducing 1-2 new songs per month.
3. I also highly recommend singing an "oldie but goodie" a couple times a month. Things such as hymns and choruses are pivotal for a church with multiple generations in attendance.
I hope these are helpful for you. Leave a comment and let me know you stopped by!
PN
Personal Worship Leader Goals: 11-15
11. To build musicians who build other musicians
12. To keep spiritual life the focus and not musical life
13. To focus on tangible success rather and subjective input
14. To create measurable goals and clearly communicate them to my team
15. To give a greater degree of ownership to musicians/leaders as they grow in their ability and commitment
12. To keep spiritual life the focus and not musical life
13. To focus on tangible success rather and subjective input
14. To create measurable goals and clearly communicate them to my team
15. To give a greater degree of ownership to musicians/leaders as they grow in their ability and commitment
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