Being A Worship Leader

The entries in this section recognize the importance of strong servant leadership and adequate planning for most services of worship. They focus first on the character and skills necessary for leadership in worship, with specific suggestions from various traditions. The entry on planning worship covers each of the major traditions. It also provides some general comments on planning in the context of the year, planning for continuity, and using a team approach to plan worship. The entries in this section discuss qualities a worship leader needs for success besides technical proficiency in such areas as music. The first entry discusses personal preparation for worship, preparations that should precede and have priority over even planning the service itself. The most important of these is spending time with God. The next entry discusses a number of keys to being an effective worship leader, focusing on such things as the worship leader's spiritual walk, relationships with others, and his …