A Few Reasons to a Lifeless Worship Leading

I have led a lot of worship services over the years. I must admit that there were times when it just didn't work. People were unresponsive and I felt that it just didn't feel right, though we played music beautifully.

Here are the reasons David mentions in his article why:

1. Leaders Worship the Setlist

The songlist is meant to be a vehicle to the main event, not the main event itself. When you lead, it seems like getting through the songs is all you care about.

Don’t be afraid to bare your soul and pursue God with passion. Don’t be afrad of the spontaneous. We’re ready to follow you.

2. Relationship with God is Stagnant

After a while, it becomes hard to fake it. When your relationship with God isn’t growing, your worship leading comes to a standstill.

The more you see of God in His Word, the more you want to worship. The more you see of God in your everyday life, the more you want to worship. Don’t become calloused to His presence.

3. Too Consumed with Music

I’m not going to lie, your music is fantastic. Well arranged, thoughtful, progressive, and engaging. But I can tell you are way too preoccupied with it.

It doesn’t even seem like you’re thinking about God because of how consumed with music you are. Most of us who attend church don’t come to hear good music. We want Jesus. Lead us to that place!

4. Don’t Connect with People

Worship Leading is a public relations role. If you don’t like people, it’s going to be difficult to lead well. Because leading in worship is about connecting with the room – relating to the crowd so that they trust you, and follow.

That doesn’t mean you can’t be an introverted worship leader, it just means you need to develop your people skills.

5. Need to Recharge

It seems to me like you lead worship 52 weekends a year. That’s just not healthy. You need to guard your schedule and plan for adequate rest. No one will do this for you.

If you don’t take care of yourself, you won’t be any good for those God has called you to lead. Self-leadership should be your first focus. Guard your day off. Plan your vacations in advance. Visit other churches a few weekends a year. Go to a conference.