There is no exhaustive list of important tips for worship leaders. Here
are 10 things I think are super important – use the comments section to add more – let’s see
what we can come up with:
1. Be a worshiper – don’t just do worship – be
a worshiper. You will never be able to lead people to places you never go
yourself. If you routinely lead your own heart to God, you will find it easier
to lead others. Stay connected to the Lord, and develop a healthy life of
personal prayer and worship. Worship is our life – not just our Sunday job.
2. Pray – Prayer and worship go hand in hand.
You need to get your direction from the Lord for every service. God has a plan
for every time your congregation gathers – we need to lead the congregation to
His plan – not ours. God's presence is our destination and His glory is our ultimate goal.
3. Maintain good relationships with
all your team – this
includes technical staff, pastors, dancers, singers and musicians. Work hard
for unity. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice from your team, and don't be afraid of constructive criticism.
4. Respect your congregation and the
traditions of your particular church. The Lord loves His Church above all things. We need to love
those we are leading. Part of that means we honor the worship journey of the
people and respect the things they hold dear. Be a servant within your Church. Encourage - don't drive the people.
6. Song choice is important. You not only have to
love the songs, but they need to be “singable” for congregations. One of the
most common mistakes many worship leaders make is that they choose songs that
the people don’t know – or don’t care to know. There are certain
characteristics that make up a song that is "successful" for congregations –
songs that gather them and take them on the worship journey. The songs themselves are not the worship or the destination - they are the tools that take us all to the presence of God. Identify the songs that accomplish this primary goal.
7. Practice – do a lot of listening to songs that
God is currently using in the body of Christ. You don’t have to use songs just because
they are the “latest and greatest” – use songs that will connect your people to
the things God is saying. Make sure you practice songs well before you try them
on your congregation. Strive for excellence.8. Utilize the gifts God has given you – Each of the members of your team are gifts from the Lord. Understand their capabilities and make way for them to move out prophetically in song or on their instruments.
9. Be Flexible – always have more songs prepared then
you need – you never know what the Lord will do, and where He will lead – you
never know what direction He will draw the congregation to. It is super
important to be familiar with His presence, and to be comfortable with the
Word. Worship leaders need to be able to recognize God’s presence, and know
what to do when they get there.
10. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead –
He is the real Worship Leader. In many respects, we are simply doorkeepers of God’s
presence. We need to keep our eyes on Him and allow Him to have His way among
the people. We are those who listen, watch and wait on Him (Prov. 8:34). Keep
your eyes on God, the Pastor, the congregation and the worship team – the Lord
will use everyone to reveal His presence and carry His voice.
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