continue worshiping in ways that resonate with them throughout the rest of the week .
MISTAKE # 6 : IT ’ S TOO LOUD OR TOO SOFT
Volume plays a significant role in creating an inviting worship environment . If the music is too loud , people can ’ t hear themselves or others sing , which discourages participation . On the flip side , if it ’ s too soft , they might feel selfconscious , as though they ’ re singing a solo .
Finding the right volume is about more than personal preference — it ’ s about helping your congregation engage with worship . Here ’ s what you can do :
1 . Decide on Your Church ’ s Volume Philosophy : Work with your church leadership to determine an ideal volume that aligns with your congregation ’ s needs . Whether your church prefers a high-energy experience or a more communal sound , be intentional in your decision-making . The goal is to foster worship , not simply to be cool or relevant .
2 . Communicate with Your Sound Tech : Once your volume philosophy is established , ensure your sound engineer knows what to listen for . A dB meter can give a general guideline , but there ’ s no substitute for trusting their ears and watching the congregation . Are people singing ? Are they engaging with the music ?
CREATING A PARTICIPATORY WORSHIP ENVIRONMENT
Here ’ s the honest truth : for most churches , it ’ s far easier to sing for and at the congregation , than it is to get them to sing with you and to the Lord .
But here ’ s the thing , we are not priestly gobetweens for the congregation . We don ’ t worship for them . Our role is not to be musical mediators between the congregation and the Lord . It is to be lead worshipers who love the congregation and create the best possible environment that encourages them to sing to the Lord from their hearts .
If you ’ ve noticed yourself or your team making any of these mistakes — whether from this article or previous parts in the series — don ’ t be discouraged . The good news is that most of these issues are simple to correct . As you begin to address them , you ’ ll likely see your congregation engage in deeper , more meaningful worship .
Thanks for sticking with us through this series and may your worship gatherings inspire hearts to sing !
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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