Comments on: Poll: How important is the worship leader in setting the tone? http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/ An Acappella Musicianary Tue, 08 May 2012 22:58:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Geraldine http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1727 Geraldine Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:05:07 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1727 Can I ask something?Doesn't most of our worship (or even all of it)in church involves singing?And if one is gifted as a singer,does that mean you are also in a place to lead others to worship?Since there are a lot of people here who've done much more than I have,I just wanted to check if any of you could help me out.Much thanks and love. Can I ask something?Doesn’t most of our worship (or even all of it)in church involves singing?And if one is gifted as a singer,does that mean you are also in a place to lead others to worship?Since there are a lot of people here who’ve done much more than I have,I just wanted to check if any of you could help me out.Much thanks and love.

]]> By: Will Duncan http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Will Duncan Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:21:13 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1584 Just a correction in my comment "Looking into the faces of each other from time to time helps to remind us that we are not in this earthly struggle alone." Just a correction in my comment “Looking into the faces of each other from time to time helps to remind us that we are not in this earthly struggle alone.”

]]> By: Will Duncan http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Will Duncan Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:04:43 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1583 In response to a couple of comments shared by brethren,I must say that sharing in the role of leading the church in worship is very encouraging.I always look forward to Sunday.All day.We come back on Sunday nights and share life stories with one another and learn a variety of songs from old to new,bridging the gap of age and having a greater love for each others' needs to be met.Having an encounter collectively with God helps us to respect one another in the task that we have planned in the worship time alloted.We give consideration for sermon time so that we get the message God meant for us to get all the while staying focused on God.He is the Audience.Looking into the faces of each other as we turn and face each other from time tome helps to remind us that we are not in this earthly struggle alone.We have God and each other.Being prepared to make adjustments without being distracting is also an asset to the church.I highly recommend WLI for young and not so young that are willing to apply what God has given them to help us worship in Spirit and in Truth. In response to a couple of comments shared by brethren,I must say that sharing in the role of leading the church in worship is very encouraging.I always look forward to Sunday.All day.We come back on Sunday nights and share life stories with one another and learn a variety of songs from old to new,bridging the gap of age and having a greater love for each others’ needs to be met.Having an encounter collectively with God helps us to respect one another in the task that we have planned in the worship time alloted.We give consideration for sermon time so that we get the message God meant for us to get all the while staying focused on God.He is the Audience.Looking into the faces of each other as we turn and face each other from time tome helps to remind us that we are not in this earthly struggle alone.We have God and each other.Being prepared to make adjustments without being distracting is also an asset to the church.I highly recommend WLI for young and not so young that are willing to apply what God has given them to help us worship in Spirit and in Truth.

]]> By: Will Duncan http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1581 Will Duncan Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:41:35 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1581 Hi Andrew.Wow,you definitely made that so clear.I hope everyone reading this let these thoughts soak in.I feel the same way you do on all mentioned and would hope to continue in good health to always encourage my brothers and sisters to find out what they can do for the Lord, then do it.At our assembly we have a group of people that lend support in all harmony parts.This has really helped many who at one time thought that their voice of praise didn't matter to God.That has changed.Almost everyone let go and give up the songs to God as it should be done.Thanks for your comments. Hi Andrew.Wow,you definitely made that so clear.I hope everyone reading this let these thoughts soak in.I feel the same way you do on all mentioned and would hope to continue in good health to always encourage my brothers and sisters to find out what they can do for the Lord, then do it.At our assembly we have a group of people that lend support in all harmony parts.This has really helped many who at one time thought that their voice of praise didn’t matter to God.That has changed.Almost everyone let go and give up the songs to God as it should be done.Thanks for your comments.

]]> By: Will Duncan http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Will Duncan Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:17:25 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1579 Hi Robert.I had the blessing of attending the WLI in Nashville and took with me not only more knowledge of what a worship leaders role is but also a renewed determination to live victorius and with no fear of Satan but also not to become prideful and haughty because of the many talents god has blessed me with.Singing right requires living right,living right only comes from wanting and maintaining closeness with God."As the deer pants for water so my soul longs after you."In our family of God we all struggle from time to time within ourselves to say and do the right thing.We don't do the right thing all the time.Yes we all still sin.However,the closer we get to God and the sunset in our lives we realize how much we take for granted and just how important it is for us to praise God as much as we can. Everyday!We lead by obeying in love. Hi Robert.I had the blessing of attending the WLI in Nashville and took with me not only more knowledge of what a worship leaders role is but also a renewed determination to live victorius and with no fear of Satan but also not to become prideful and haughty because of the many talents god has blessed me with.Singing right requires living right,living right only comes from wanting and maintaining closeness with God.”As the deer pants for water so my soul longs after you.”In our family of God we all struggle from time to time within ourselves to say and do the right thing.We don’t do the right thing all the time.Yes we all still sin.However,the closer we get to God and the sunset in our lives we realize how much we take for granted and just how important it is for us to praise God as much as we can. Everyday!We lead by obeying in love.

]]> By: Leigh http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1465 Leigh Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:50:02 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1465 I'm not sure I understand equating the song leader during worship service with "worship leader". I guess maybe being in a small rural Oklahoma town has put me out of the loop, but I agree with Robert....I think. ;) I’m not sure I understand equating the song leader during worship service with “worship leader”. I guess maybe being in a small rural Oklahoma town has put me out of the loop, but I agree with Robert….I think. ;)

]]> By: Robert http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1443 Robert Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:10:31 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1443 If by "worship" we mean singing, the leader will set the bar for the musical aspect. The leader will show the assembly the expectations of what normally is done within the time together. And, the leader will set the energy level of singing. If by "worship" we mean life, the leader exists to give people the Story of which the community will be called to sing for the remaining 6 days and 23 hours. The participant can only echo the story authentically in song during the assembly if he or she has worked within that story all work. And, the leader can do very little about that. In regards to authenticity, the assembly can sense when the leader (however well he or she can sing) is not living within the Story of God. In the words of very wise men, "You cannot lead where you will not go, and you cannot teach what you do not know." (If you know music, you can have great singing. But, "worship" is another matter.") If by “worship” we mean singing, the leader will set the bar for the musical aspect. The leader will show the assembly the expectations of what normally is done within the time together. And, the leader will set the energy level of singing.

If by “worship” we mean life, the leader exists to give people the Story of which the community will be called to sing for the remaining 6 days and 23 hours. The participant can only echo the story authentically in song during the assembly if he or she has worked within that story all work. And, the leader can do very little about that. In regards to authenticity, the assembly can sense when the leader (however well he or she can sing) is not living within the Story of God.

In the words of very wise men, “You cannot lead where you will not go, and you cannot teach what you do not know.” (If you know music, you can have great singing. But, “worship” is another matter.”)

]]> By: Anne Silkman http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-1427 Anne Silkman Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:15:29 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-1427 Amen! Amen!

]]> By: Sharlan Proper http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-730 Sharlan Proper Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:27:37 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-730 We all know that leading the worship is important, but if we follow the money at most congregations, we find out the ministry from the pulpit is the most important to many shepherding or financing groups. We don't have money set aside for training young men for leadership or for scholarships to singing schools or leadership workshops. Seems to be secondary or third-ary, in the scheme of things. I'm glad that singing schools and leadership workshops are enticing enough for people to pay their own way just for their love of worship and singing. We all know that leading the worship is important, but if we follow the money at most congregations, we find out the ministry from the pulpit is the most important to many shepherding or financing groups. We don’t have money set aside for training young men for leadership or for scholarships to singing schools or leadership workshops. Seems to be secondary or third-ary, in the scheme of things. I’m glad that singing schools and leadership workshops are enticing enough for people to pay their own way just for their love of worship and singing.

]]> By: Andrew Battistelli http://keithlancaster.com/2009/10/poll-how-important-is-the-worship-leader-in-setting-the-tone-for-worship-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Andrew Battistelli Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:40:44 +0000 http://keithlancaster.com/?p=452#comment-206 I'm intrigued by all the people who voted "extremely important" on the poll, but have yet to put "why" it's so extremely important. I’m intrigued by all the people who voted “extremely important” on the poll, but have yet to put “why” it’s so extremely important.

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