9. How do stylistic considerations flow out of your theology of worship?
This question is linked to questions #1 and #3. In order to answer this question you need to have read, thought and prayed through creating a personal theology of worship. Reading books on the philosophy and theology of worship will help you. I have mentioned it already, but I am convinced it is well worth it to take the time and make the commitment to pursue a degree that focuses on the way you think about worship.
10. Based on our church’s stated purpose of “_________,” please share how worship plays a role in fulfilling that purpose.
For the interviewing church, this is the bottom line. Each church has their own purpose (or should), and they want to know how your worship leadership will help their people grow in unity and discipleship as they strive together to live in God’s grace and calling. Knowing biblical and theological reasons worship helps people to become transformed into disciples of Christ is necessary for answering this bottom-line question.
Final Thoughts
Worship ministry is complicated and busy. It demands a lot of time and work from you and your team members. Whether or not you are preparing for interviews or content in your current place of service, you cannot use your busy schedule as an excuse for remaining shallow in your understanding of worship, ministry and leadership. Your goal as a worship pastor is much greater than rehearsing a group of musicians and performing. Go to conferences, read, visit the sick and get involved in areas of ministry outside of worship, get that degree you’ve been talking about; as modern-day Levites, we are called to help God’s people to clearly see Him, hear Him and respond to Him. So if God has called you and set you apart to be a worship pastor, then pastor.
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