Here are a couple more ideas
4. Okay… another thing on taking risks . . . why not pick up a new instrument and learn everything you can this summer. Lay down the guitar and sit at the drum kit or maybe a piano. Or maybe you need to pick up that guitar and get some calluses. In my opinion more worship leaders would do well to sit behind a drum kit a time or two — it’ll help in giving them the language they need to communicate better with the rhythm section.
5. What’s summer without road trips? Why not hop in the car and go see someone who’s in the same fight? Go see a worship leader or two who live an hour or so away, or maybe drive to see a pastor or a more-seasoned worship leader for a mentoring session. No one can make it in ministry on their own, and sometimes what we need is actual face time with other people who know what it is to lead teams and congregations. A day on the road with an up-and-coming leader is a real win, but even more so if the two of you are going to see and be with another leader. One of the great things about the Vineyard is that we have people all over the map doing kingdom work, but one of the challenges is that actual miles separate us from people who might be the source of wisdom and friendship that we need for our current season in life. Don’t wait for them to come to you…hop in the car and go to them!
Peace!
This article on worship team summer tips originally appeared here.
