how to construct and worship in the Temple . In Matthew 6 , Jesus teaches us the structure of how to pray . In Colossians , Paul gives us a suggested structure on how to corporately worship . Do you see where I am going with this ?
Structure in worship is a beautiful gift from God and is seen all throughout the Bible . Why should our approach to worship be any different ? Sure , we now have click tracks and electric guitars , but our hearts can be cut from the same cloth . So , what am I saying ? If you prepare the structure of your worship on Sundays to the tune of highlevel production , it will not only provide a time of peace but will also free the space for you to be flexible in how you express your praise . There is nothing wrong with having a structure that is timed to a click track or production cue , as long you build it on the bedrock of worship ! In this same vein , your job as a worship leader is vetting your process of building production with the simple filter : does each aspect of our worship service aid you in focusing on Jesus , or hinder you from focusing on Jesus ? This is an ongoing conversation you will need to have with your team and be prepared for everyone to have their own opinion . If things get dicey and conflict arises , remember Part 1 of this article ! you will begin to realize that there any SO many technical approaches and aspects that make up a worship service . As you build out structure you need to utilize the right kind of tools . MultiTracks . com was founded upon that very principle . We exist to provide worship leaders with the tools they need to lead worship well . We firmly believe that our products , such as Playback and ChartBuilder , will not only give you the very solution you need but will also make your life more peaceful . These tools exist to streamline your work and amplify the efforts you make . Our automated solutions will free up volunteers to focus on Jesus and be ready for anything . Playback will make it easy for you to pause in moments where the Spirit is moving and find peace as you listen to the Lord . Then , when you ’ re ready to move on during the set , Playback adapts and is right back to cueing every important moment . Our goal is to blend the moments of spontaneity with the assurance of stability . We don ’ t believe our tools are the only solution for you to utilize in worship , but we firmly believe that we exist to make your job easier . And that , we hope , aids you in encountering peace on Sunday mornings .
PART 3 : GROUND YOURSELF IN PEACE TO LIFT HIGH THE NAME OF JESUS THROUGH PRODUCTION do in your service to the Lord , never forget that Peace is found in him . So , if you ’ re stressed out with all you have to do for Sunday just pause and reflect on the name of the Lord . If you find yourself overwhelmed during a time of worship , just pause to remember that the Lord brings peace .
Hopefully , after reading this article you will have what you need to go back and re-align your process of production to result in a peaceful time of praise . Remember to have grace with yourself and be smart about the tools you use every Sunday . Catalyze those around to serve the Lord and build friendships while you go on your journey !
Remember that the peace Jesus offers is only a decision away , and in fact , it ’ s already been given to you . If you put these principles into practice , I assure you that next time you ’ re in front of your congregation leading the worship of our King — they will experience the Peace that Jesus offers because YOU will be LIVING that peace . And that , my dear friend , is what it ’ s all about .
After you have begun building in the structure of your worship sets , and your team is focused on delivering excellent Jesus-focused praise ,
In closing , I would like to remind you of one of the names of the Lord : Yahweh Shalom . That means , the Lord is peace . No matter what you
Joshua Taliaferro Joshua is a member of the Marketing team at MultiTracks . com . He manages the social media channels and enjoys creating content to help worship leaders innovate and lead with excellence .
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