In this episode we discuss...
- how can you strive for excellence in worship in tiny churches?!
- We know from Scripture we're called to worship:
- Psalm 149:1
- Colossians 3:16 to name a few
- Challenges for worship in tiny churches:
- There aren’t that many musicians to go around in smaller congregations.
- The few musicians that are there can stake their claim on the piano/organ.
- Some musicians or vocalists aren’t nearly as good as they think they are.
- Small congregations in big buildings.
- A poor theology of worship.
- Sacred Cows in worship.
- Worship song choices that are not glorifying to God.
- People find it really easy to complain.
- How can we overcome these challenges?
- Too Few Musicians and vocalists
- Help from other churches, camps, colleges, parachurch orgs
- There are usually more than you think in your church. Encourage ones who can…
- Advertising and making a well-vetted and inexpensive part-time hire… Lew
- Train yourself as pastor to lead…
- Simplify! Fewer songs done better!
- Members who find their identity in what they do musically that prevents others from stepping forward, or another need for correction but people are too afraid of hurting somebody’s feelings.
- Hard conversations.
- Lead them to repentance for their pride and disobedience as they are doing Satan’s work.
- 2 Timothy 2:24-26
- A poor theology of Worship
- TEACH! TEACH! TEACH! TEACH from the pulpit. A great topical sermon series or one-off.
- Get involved with the worship team and planning!
- Develop a Big Goal for the worship or sticky motto:
- “The most important instrument God can hear during worship is the congregation singing together!”
- The congregation is the choir.
- Take/send worship team to good conferences/workshops/trainings.
Links for our Top Two's:
- Cultish Podcast
- Any Audio Bible
- Place and water plants in your office!
- Yousician App
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