9. Your team doesn’t sound good – Let me be careful here. A local church worship team doesn’t have to sound like Bethel to be effective. I’m not talking about the glorification of excellence. But there needs to be a standard of excellence to avoid distraction. If musicians and vocals are out of tune constantly, everyone will notice. Have team members who are constantly making mistakes? Work with them one on one to make sure they know what you expect of them.
10. There’s no depth – You may not think you’re a rockstar, but your persona tells a different story. There’s a way to present yourself that is self-seeking, self-serving, flashy and quite frankly, a turn-off. Lead out of the depth of your story. Lead with a fire for Jesus. Lead with a depth in God that connects with the depth in others. Of course, you can’t fake this. You need to live the life before you live the stage.
11. You don’t talk – People will follow you if they trust you and connect with you. It’s hard to do that by just singing songs at people. At some point, you’re gonna have to speak up and engage. Ask questions. Connect with the room. Minister. Practice your public speaking.
12. Some aren’t believers – Some people might seem disengaged because they’re not believers. They don’t now what is going on. Maybe they’ve never been to a church like yours. Don’t be frustrated with everyone. Realize there’s more going on in people than you may realize.
13. People are overwhelmed – Have you ever been so stressed that it’s difficult to do anything except worry? That could very well be most of your congregation. This is why leading with compassion is so important. Rather than guilting people into raising their hands and jumping around, help the suffering saint to sing. Be patient, choose the right songs and lead by example.
Let’s discuss this. How is the response of your congregation?
What challenges are you experiencing?
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