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50 Questions for Interviewing Potential Worship Pastors

Hiring a worship pastor requires more than gauging musical chops and stage presence. The right candidate balances theological depth with practical skill, pastoral heart with technical competence, and personal humility with visionary leadership. This list of 50 interview questions by Kenny Lamm cuts through surface-level answers to reveal what really matters: how they define worship, shepherd their teams, handle conflict, and align with the church’s mission.

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Taylor Brantley

Taylor Brantley

Taylor Brantley has three passions in life: God, people, and writing (with an honorary mention to food and fitness). Taylor was raised in a Christian homeschool environment, which encouraged a freedom to be who God made him and resulted in an interest in storytelling and writing.

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