Worship Workshop

1. Purpose of worship What does it mean to be a worship leader? What do you think are the responsibilities of being a worship leader? THE LEVITES WERE CHOSEN & APPOINTED AS WORSHIP LEADERS WORSHIP LEADERS WERE KNOWN BY GOD IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO BE A WORSHIP LEADER WORSHIP LEADERS WERE REQUIRED BY GOD TO LIVE BY CERTAIN STANDARDS 1.1 The Title of Worship Leader His character (ie: How Great Thou Art) Confession/Gospel Addresses our sin/salvation (ie: Amazing Grace) Fellowship Sings about fellowship/community ( Response Personal application (Let my light shine) Check clarity and meaning of verses (not just how they sound!) Ie: Hymns ie: Amazing Grace Contemporary songs (ie:

1.2 look at the Old Testament

3.3 Sound Doctrine

3.4 Other considerations 4. 5. Familiarity Tone you want to set (ie: rising in energy) English/Chinese Musical elements (pitch) Have people stand up/greet each other Dos and Donts

1.3 How does this Apply Today? Isaiah 6:1-8 Recognize and Confess sin in our lives Isaiah 6:5 Receive Gods forgiveness and be made clean through the blood and sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ Isaiah 6:6-7 Respond to Gods call with joy being willing to be used as Gods instrument Isaiah 6:8-9 2. Role of a worship leader As leaders, we should INSPIRE others to worship Other Things to Keep in Mind Planning worship sets Song selection Sound doctrine

Example Logistics Schedule Song sheets Emailing team members before practice Practice week before (check fellowship program) Encourage & share message/meaning with team members Centered on Christ! (prayer, share verse, etc.)

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Preparing a set Preparing heart (addressing sin in my personal life) Start with prayer Call to worship/Scripture Theme/topic (incorporate if known) ABCs of sharing: Applicable (why did you choose this song) Brief Christ-centered

Christ Centered? When

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3.1 Planning Set

Practice Theme Notification Message Worship

Who Where

3.2 Guidelines in Song Selection Sample flow & song types: *Isaiah 6 - Transitioning from who GOD is to ME Praise Sung directly to God and highlights