an intensified season of discipleship. Western’s powerful experiences of worship and intimacy The only way to join her in wonder is to breathe
professors are all required to serve the local with God. quietly in my Father’s presence. Silence with
church in some capacity. They never divorced
God. Trust. Openness. From there, theological
theory from function. I was constantly forced But does my theology degree make me study can serve the greater goal of childlike
to ask myself the question, “Why does this more capable of wonder than my six-year- wonder.
theology matter?” old daughter? I don’t think so. Jesus told his disciples that unless we change and become [WM] What advice do you have for worship
[WM] Has a deeper study of Theology like children, we will never enter the kingdom. leaders in leading them towards their long-term
increased He told Nicodemus he had to be born again. I objectives?
your
sense
of
wonder
and
understanding as a worship leader?
think Jesus wants me to be open. Only childlike
openness can truly wonder. A deeper study [Evan] Invite a spiritual director or leadership
[Evan] Yes and no. Biblical training and of systematic theology might feed childlike coach to speak directly into your personal
languages are great tools. They help avoid wonder, or it might not. I’d like to think it has development. It’s the best thing I’ve done in my
mishandling the written word. They provide a led to increased wonder in my life. But if I’m journey as a growing leader, hands down.
foundation from which to lead a church, write honest, I still see a lot of insecurity and one- coherent worship lyrics, and call people to up-man-ship in my heart. Growing up makes You can connect with Evan via Instagram,
worship with humility and authority. And those you self conscious. My six-year-old is sprinting Twitter, and Facebook at @evanwickham. For
theological “aha!” moments often lead me into out ahead of me, head thrown back, laughing. booking inquires, visit evanwickham.com.
March 2019
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