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the congregation simply by their presence during worship . Whether it ’ s verbal , musical , or visual engagement , there are a lot of ways to contribute to leading the congregation in worship . We have a whole course on Platform Presence that you can learn more about at WorshipTeamCoach . com .
5 . Engage with the Church : Team members must also be committed to the church , fully integrated with the vision and ministry . There should be a covenant type of commitment with the local body , leading by example- just showing up on Sundays to play isn ’ t truly healthy . I ’ m not saying you have to be at every event and do everything yourself but be involved ! I encourage my team after our sound check to get their “ 10 ” in before we begin our Sunday morning gathering . ( 10 handshakes , fist-bumps , hugs , etc .) Our church needs to see and feel that the worship team is part of the body of believers and not just a Christian cover band .
6 . Engage with the Music : Obviously , getting engaged with the music is
crucial . Mastery of their chosen instrument- whether voice , keys , guitar , drums , banjo , kazoo , or tech- allows team members to engage in worship effortlessly , making the music a natural extension of their worship rather than a job . It can ’ t just be mechanical , it has to be deeply heartfelt .
7 . Engage with the Process : In wrapping up , let ’ s recognize that the journey of transforming a worship team into a vibrant and connected community is no accidental feat . It hinges on our commitment to engaging with the processes and systems that fuel our collective efforts .
Consider scheduling and music planning not just as routine tasks but as the heartbeat of our collaboration . When each team member assumes responsibility for these elements , a powerful synergy emerges , allowing us to achieve more together than we ever could alone .
This intentional effort to interlock with our team ’ s systems is the key to not only efficiency
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but to the creation of a thriving community . Our collective commitment to these foundational elements of engagement is the cornerstone of building a worship ministry that not only serves our congregation but also nurtures individual and spiritual growth .
So , as we step forward into this journey , let ’ s embrace the deliberate engagement with our processes . It ’ s not just about what happens on the platform ; it ’ s about the shared commitment to growth , connection , and creating something truly meaningful . As we immerse ourselves in this journey , our worship community will undoubtedly flourish , becoming a testament to the power of intentional collaboration and shared purpose . There you have it , let ’ s play by the rules , the Rules of Engagement .
Thanks !
Matt Miller Matt lives in Cincinnati , OH with his wife Kara and their daughter Melody . He ’ s the Head Coach of WorshipTeamCoach . com and WorshipWorkshop . com , two sites that help worship leaders make every Sunday exceptional . If you want to explore coaching or mentoring with the WorshipTeamCoach team visit this page . WorshipTeamCoach . com WorshipWorkshop . com
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