really respect, who are further down the road, in that spot. There are ways that we can really [Kalley] There’s endless things – I’m sure you
has been really key for me. There’s a really grow it on our own. I think singing scripture is know that there’s no shortage of things that
fine line not to become them but let myself be a really practical one, and putting it to melodies worship leaders like to talk about! Spontaneous
inspired. There are people I can point to in our and see what comes up. worship is a fun one to hit on. How to arrange
environment… I look to Jenn… I look to Steph.
and think through set lists, lead a team and a
. . and people outside our environment who [WM] Is there a translation of the Bible in band, cultivate community, how to be known
have cultivated something that I’m so hungry which you live the most? and be accessible as an artist. Sometimes
for. It’s like, “I may not have you directly over
we’re prone to being a little independent and
me as a leader right now, but I can give you [Kalley] Typically I will read the ESV (English secluded. We go find our dark closets to “feel
that place in my life where I can glean from you. Standard Version), but lately I have been feelings” and write about that, so I like to teach
I’m going to watch the videos and observe enjoying the Passion translation. I have a lot on how to open up and be in community.
how you’re doing this. I’m going to posture of scriptures memorized from the NIV (New myself with honor, as a learner, and I’m going International Version) or the ESV, but there’s I love talking about how to keep Jesus primary
to receive in that place of honor.” That’s been something about having a fresh language and in the midst of worship, talking about centering
really formative for me. In terms of where to a new take and a different angle on the same in His presence and what He says about us,
start, sometimes it gets really daunting in the thing you’ve always heard. It has a way of rather than a performance shouting us down.
moment to feel like you need to come out with inspiring. I think it’s the same thing with songs, I love talking about how after a worship
this five-minute oracle out of nowhere – with with just a new vocabulary and fresh words that set, whether it felt great or it didn’t, how to
your band completely understanding where are all pointing to the same truth. It can move actually be ministered to by the Lord and be
you’re going to go, reading your mind, and you differently. deepened in your identity through what He
taking your congregation with you. Sometimes
says. I love talking about how to reach out to a
people think that if they don’t do that the first [WM] Through the Bethel website, people congregation and really engage them and pull
time then it must not be in them, or they’re have the ability to book a worship leader, both them in and not just have a concert happening
not capable of it. Like anything, it’s something to lead worship at and to teach at their church. up on stage that’s separated.
you grow in. It’s something you cultivate. What do you teach at those types of events?
It’s something that you develop. I’m pretty
passionate that it can look seamless and it can
look easy, but every single person who looks
like they just naturally have this has worked
for it too, they had a process of learning. So
I would say on a really practical level, ease
your teams into it. Stay on the chorus chords
a little bit longer. Stay on the bridge chords and
just see what could come out. Don’t pressure
yourself to make it super long or profound. Sing
what’s on your heart. Give it a couple of times
around and if you feel like it’s working, then try
it a little longer or move on. It’s totally okay to
move on.
I also tell people that sometimes it all comes in
the moment, but I don’t think there’s anything
wrong, especially when you’re starting, worship
with the songs you’re going to be leading in
your place with the Lord with and see what
comes up there. It’s totally okay to come with
those and bring them to a corporate setting. It’s
not only holy if you just find it in the moment. It’s
not just profound or prophetic if it’s birthed right
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