A 2018 Pew Research survey revealed four reasons people attend worship services: 1. To become closer to God; 2. To give their children a moral foundation; 3. To make them a better person; 4. For comfort in times of trouble or sorrow. In other words, worship should shift people’s thinking and behavior in a divine direction. Dr. James K. A. Smith wrote, “Worship is the arena in which God recalibrates our hearts, reforms our desires, and rehabituates our loves. Worship isn’t just something we do; it is where God does something to us. Worship is the heart of discipleship because it is the gymnasium in which God retrains our hearts.”
Jesus identified “in spirit and in truth” as characteristic of acceptable worship. The writer of Hebrews encouraged us to “draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith” with reverence and awe.
It is every worship leader’s responsibility to enhance a sense of being in God’s presence bringing honor and glory to His Holy Name. Inherent in this role is a strong sense of commitment and respect for the worshiper and the object of our worship. This involves prayer, preparation, and presentation. The guidelines suggested here are meant to help you lead worship as a team that will provide a deep, spiritual encounter with God.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Be considerate of time. While we do not want to rush through the service, we should facilitate people’s time.
2. Be prayerful in preparation for your part in the service.
3. God is the focus of our time together. Exalt Him through your leadership.
4. Coat and tie are not a requirement, but dress appropriate to the position of leader.
5. Please meet in the AV room at 9:50 for prayer and last-minute checks.
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