I find this to be true in many people. If there's something that reflects you in this list, then you need to pray and work on it.
1- A Bassist who is Insecure would detune the Strings after playing especially when another bassist would be playing after him. That's one reason most bassists carry their own Guitars to programs.
2- An Insecure Keyboardist would Transpose the Keyboard and would leave it like that, so the next player comes to play a wrong key. Abi you remember the Musical Rockshow days.
3- A singer who is Insecure does not want anyone else to lead the Songs.
4- A Sin...
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20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders
I love this article. 20 ways you can pray for worship leaders in your local assembly or elsewhere.
Pray that they never sacrifice their family for ministry since their family is ministry.Pray for them to prepare for Sunday by focusing on worship as primary and music as secondary.Pray that they will help us focus more on the creator and less on their creativity.Pray that Scripture and Prayer instead of song selections frame their worship preparation.Pray for healthier ministry staff relationships.Pray that their days off and vacations provide rest that is free from church responsibilities.P...
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The Myth of “Cool Church”
Lovely article I came across on Hillsong’s worship blog…
More and more there are churches being labeled as a “cool church”. What does that really mean? For some it is said in a positive light and by others as a criticism. However perhaps there is more substance, depth, authenticity and thoughtfulness than meets the eye at first glance.
The reality is, you can’t build church on what the world says is “cool”.
Trends change all the time. Different styles and different fashions go in and out all the time. And there’s no universal definition of what “cool” actually is – what’s cool in New ...
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The Holy Spirit, Church and Music
Have you seen a live performance of the legendary Michael Jackson?
Have you seen the crowd?
The RAGE OF EMOTIONS?
Women falling down in awe of ‘his glory’?
Women CRYING profusely?
Men and women tearing their shirts in the OUTBURST OF THE EMOTIONS?
As their SOULS WAS IMMERSED IN THE PASSION OF THE ATMOSPHERE?
Did you see the STAMPEDES?
Did you noticed how many FAINT as they behold the GLOMOUR of ‘HIS GLORY’?
That’s MUSIC!
MUSIC IS POWERFUL!
MUSIC OPENS OUR SOULS UNTO AN ENVIRONMENT.
Music RELEASE THE FLUIDS OF OUR EMOTIONS BEYOND BOUNDARIES.
WE ARE DRENCHED IN ITS POWER!
MUSIC I...
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17 Differences Between A Stage and An Altar
This was written by an anonymous person, but it is worth reading for worship leaders, worship teams, choristers, church musicians, pastors, and ministers.
1. A stage is for performance; an altar is for worship.
2. A stage is for competition; an altar is for completion.
3. A stage is for personal applause; an altar is for God’s glory.
4. A stage is for wooing the frantic crowd; an altar is for serenading the King of kings.
5. A stage is for dishing out popular sentiments; an altar is for delivering heaven’s edicts.
6. A stage is for selfish ambition; an altar is for selfless...
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