Stuff Worship Leaders Say or Do

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10. The Lyric Debate

“I just feel like ‘sloppy wet kiss’ is more artistically honest.”
Everyone in the room immediately regrets bringing up lyric preferences.

11. The Eternal Last Time

“Let’s sing it one last time.”
This happens four more times.

12. Monitor Wars

“Can I get more of me in the monitor? More. More. More. More. That’s all you have?”
Sound engineer: blinking into the void.

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13. Mic Check: A Saga

“Check one two… too much compression… take the delay off… is there a gate? Can I get more of me?”
The congregation has no idea this battle just took place.

And finally…

“Praise the Lord, amen. You can have a seat.”

Every worship set ends exactly how it began—slightly chaotic, strangely sacred, and somehow beautiful.

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Megan Briggs
Megan Briggs is a writer and editor for churchleaders.com. Her experience in ministry, an extensive amount of which was garnered overseas, gives her a unique perspective on the global church. She has the longsuffering and altruistic nature of foreign friends and missionaries to humbly thank for this experience. Megan is passionate about seeking and proclaiming the truth. When she’s not writing, Megan likes to explore God’s magnificent creation.

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