There are many facets to what we call worship but the method most people refer to when they say “worship” is music and that within the corporate gathering. It is in this environment that Sunday after Sunday the purpose and practice of “worship” are in conflict
I must give kudos to Southern Gospel music for holding to the truth that we have a Burden Bearer. Tried and true songs with lyrics like, "Leave them there, leave them there, take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there…"
What are some stereotypical adjectives you would use to describe those employed in the Creative or Performing Arts? Eccentric…Emotional… Unpredictable…Moody…Temperamental…Reclusive…Ethereal…Weird…?
I do not intend to be completely presumptuous here but I think I can say with some confidence that most of us have probably known someone either directly or distantly that we have made the following comment about, “What a waste of good talent…”
Serving the Church in the position of Musical Director or Worship Leader goes way beyond being a “fan” of a particular type of music. If that is the basis of your church music ministry you have failed before you have even begun
