My buddy at the South Carolina Baptist Convention office, Mark Powers, called about a month ago to ask a favor. He is the director or worship and music for the state. Each year, he puts on an event called the Worship Summit (click the link to sign up for the conference) which equips worship teams to go further in their ministry and also renew their spirits through times of worship. They have different tracks for choirs, bands, tech teams, etc.
I was humbled and shocked when he asked if our worship team would lead the band portion of the event and lead some worship too.
No doubt God is blessing our worship ministry at North Side. Honestly, I just love watching God at work. I am surrounded by a team that is devoid of divas. They have a servant’s heart. They live lives of integrity. Each week, they get up there hoping to encourage you to meet Jesus at His throne. I feel so unworthy to be leading a team of such great people let alone leading worship to a church full of such committed disciples.
But I said yes.
So now, I have to figure out what to tell a bunch of worship leaders and band members and vocalists! I will teach 3 sessions to this group, and then our band will breakup and teach master classes on different instruments.
That’s where I need your help. I’ve got some ideas on what needs to be taught, but I would love to hear your thoughts.
If you were responsible for this, what would you do?
- If you are a worshiper, how does your worship team help lead you in worship?
- If you are a member of a worship team, what has your leader taught you or what have you learned on your own as essentials for leading worship?
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
Travis, you're almost humble to a fault! kidding…seriously, after books, blogs, doctoral theses, sermon series, worship albums and sunday school lessons something tells me you'll do just fine. Heather and I always ride down the road listening to the radio and saying, "Our band does that song soooo much better!" I've heard a lot of people wonder aloud why someone hasn't snatched you off to Nashville to make a record and then send you around the country (or world!) on tour. We are very blessed to have you at NS!
Every week you guys prepare me to be still and listen for God's voice. Sometimes He uses Jeff to speak to me, but most He has alot to say before the music is over. You guys humble me and remind me that its never been about me and never will be. I always feel sorry for those around me because I can't ever be still and quiet (and I definitely will NOT be the next american idol). And I am always brought to tears to see our church lifting their hands and praising God toget
If you are a worshiper, how does your worship team help lead you in worship?If you are a member of a worship team, what has your leader taught you or what have you learned on your own as essentials for leading worship?
Every week you guys prepare me to be still and listen for God's voice. Sometimes He uses Jeff to speak to me, but most He has alot to say before the music is over. You guys humble me and remind me that its never been about me and never will be. I always feel sorry for those around me because I can't ever be still and quiet (and I definitely will NOT be the next american idol). And I am always brought to tears to see our church lifting their hands and praising God together!
Travis, you're almost humble to a fault! kidding…seriously, after books, blogs, doctoral theses, sermon series, worship albums and sunday school lessons something tells me you'll do just fine. Heather and I always ride down the road listening to the radio and saying, "Our band does that song soooo much better!" I've heard a lot of people wonder aloud why someone hasn't snatched you off to Nashville to make a record and then send you around the country (or world!) on tour. We are very blessed to have you
There are very few Sunday mornings when I don't have tears in my eyes because of the praise and worship part of the service. The songs never fail to let me know how blessed I am to be loved and chosen by God, and to be part of such a wonderful church
Travis, you're almost humble to a fault! kidding…seriously, after books, blogs, doctoral theses, sermon series, worship albums and sunday school lessons something tells me you'll do just fine. Heather and I always ride down the road listening to the radio and saying, "Our band does that song soooo much better!" I've heard a lot of people wonder aloud why someone hasn't snatched you off to Nashville to make a record and then send you around the country (or world!) on tour. We are very blessed to have you at NS!
Thanks so much, guys! I was looking for more tips than compliments, but they definitely don't
Thanks so much, guys! I was looking for more tips than compliments, but they definitely don't hurt!
Hey Man, I attended this event last year and can let you know what happened last year. Just give me a call. Very glad to hear that you all will be there as we are planning to re
Hey Man, I attended this event last year and can let you know what happened last year. Just give me a call. Very glad to hear that you all will be there as we are planning to return.
There are very few Sunday mornings when I don't have tears in my eyes because of the praise and worship part of the service. The songs never fail to let me know how blessed I am to be loved and chosen by God, and to be part of such a wonderful church body.