3. We’re on the same team and have the same goal—to see God’s glory in Christ magnified in people’s hearts and lives. (2 Cor. 4:6)
Pastors use words while worship leaders use words and music.
In general, musicians need to remember to aim for the mind while preachers need to remember to aim for the heart.
The goal of our efforts should be to hear people say not “What great worship!” or “What a great sermon!” but “What a great Savior!”
4. No leader will be effective apart from the the Holy Spirit working through God’s Word and the gospel.
Neither our musical chops nor our communication skills ultimately determine our effectiveness. God has established the means He works through and only He can bring the fruit. We can’t add something to Scripture or the gospel and make them better than they already are.
What we win people with is what we tend to win them to. Rather than seeking primarily to make the music/preaching more creative, unusual or innovative, we want to be faithful to make God’s Word and the gospel clear and relevant.
I pray that whatever role you serve in, pastors and worship leader, you’ll find great joy in knowing that Jesus himself is building his church, and the gates of hell—or challenging relationships with those who serve alongside you—will not prevail against it.
