Worship Leaders And Planning

Planning is a continuous process. Scripture encourages planning, and God promises success if we will invite him to be part of the process. This entry suggests that a retreat is an ideal time for long-range planning and offers suggestions for holding such an event. The entry also discusses planning weekly worship services. In the book of Proverbs we read,"A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing" (Prov. 20:4). Sluggards are tragicomical figures. Can you imagine what kind of person would fail to plow, sow, weed, and feed, yet go out in the fall, surprised at not finding a harvest? The sluggard fails to realize that today's decisions will determine tomorrow's results. He or she needs to learn that planning is a key to reaping a harvest. Worship leaders also need to plan. They are looking for a harvest of people who can enter into the presence of God unhindered, to bring him pleasure, and to be a channel for his power to be manifested in all the …