MULTITRACKS
LEADING YOUR WORSHIP TEAM AND GETTING STARTED WITH MULTITRACKS : LESSONS FROM NEHEMIAH ’ S JOURNEY | Joshua Taliaferro
In today ’ s rapidly evolving world of worship , embracing technology has become essential for creating a dynamic and engaging worship experience . Because music has become so widely available , our congregation will listen to the song on the radio , and then come to church expecting a similar experience . One of the most dynamic tools that worship leaders can utilize to achieve this is running MultiTracks . We at MultiTracks . com know that implementing tracks can be intimidating if you ’ ve never used them before . In order to transition your worship team to running tracks on a Sunday , you must lead them spiritually , musically , and technically through the entire process . But fear not friend , for the Bible always has the answer . I have found that Nehemiah ’ s journey was remarkably like that of the modern worship leader . Just as Nehemiah undertook a significant journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem , Worship Leaders must embark on a journey of transition , guiding their worship teams into a completely different approach to Sunday mornings . Drawing parallels from Nehemiah ’ s story , we can uncover valuable insights to help modern Worship Leaders navigate this transition effectively and inspire their teams to new heights .
CHAPTER 1 : ASSESSING THE SITUATION In Nehemiah ’ s journey , the initial step was assessing the state of Jerusalem ’ s walls . Similarly , Worship Leaders must evaluate their current worship experience . Identify areas where tracks can enhance the worship atmosphere , such as improving sound quality , adding instrumental diversity , or enabling seamless transitions between songs . Just as Nehemiah took a realistic look at the walls , Worship Leaders need to honestly assess the strengths and weaknesses of their worship services .
Take a detailed look at how you operate your worship services . Here is a short list of questions you can ask yourself :
• What kind of budget do you have to operate with ?
• Is your team using in-ear monitors or wedges ?
• How far in advance do you plan your worship sets ?
• How often does your team rehearse ?
• Have your musicians ever played with a
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