David Santistevan writes about the role of a worship leader:
Worship leader, I have an important question for you today. How do you view your role?
Worship leading isn’t just for those with exceptional musical talent and the charisma to “work a room”. It’s all about being a pastor.
When I started leading worship full time, I saw the ministry as a place to further MY goals, MY influence, MY agenda. It was a platform to build my global worship enterprise to epic proportions.
More lessons in missing the point, wouldn’t you say?
Continue reading at his website.
3 Responses to “Are You a Worship Leader or a Worship Pastor?”
October 25, 2011
David SantistevanHey Don,
Thanks for providing this link. Really appreciate that. Would love to connect soon!
October 25, 2011
JeralMy biggest concern with David’s article is the use of “My” before each goal. As a Worship Leader or Pastor, it is not about “My” goals and agendas. It is all about what God’s purpose is for me as a Worship Leader. What I do as a Worship Leader, as well as the other Worship Leaders in our church, is decided on after prayer and a lot of time spent with the Lord, and in communication with our Lead Pastor.
October 27, 2011
David SantistevanJeral, I absolutely don’t disagree with you. That is essential. My use of the word “my” is to help us take action. Responsibility needs to be taken. Sure, we need to hear from God and connect with our senior pastor. But we also need to take action. Making it personal helps me. Does that make sense?
Thanks for the comment!