Lead Connect Praise

As a leader of music, there are numerous targets to focus on when leading liturgy or a worship event.

First target…the band/choir/ensemble. Are things going well? Are your people hitting the right notes, capturing the “feel” of the piece? Are they in the pocket, or distracted by something like the monitor mix, an out of tune instrument, or worse…by the leader?

Second target…Your pastor or emcee. Are you lining up with their tempo? Was the baton toss to you smooth. or awkward? Lining ourselves up in prayer before an event is a fabulous way to connect spiritually before going live in front of a crowd.

Third target…The faithful, the gathered, the people of God. This is the target that you absolutely, positively cannot miss. That is worth repeating…this is the target that you cannot miss. If the gathered aren’t singing, you need to move.

Your band might be amazing, your choir perfectly in tune, your skills displayed brilliantly across your instrument…but if God’s people aren’t singing you are falling short.

Analyze, Adjust, Adapt… and lead!