Developing Communication Skills For Leading Worship

Three attitudes affect our communication with others: dignity, humility, and respect. Also important to our communication are five areas of confidence: in ourselves, in our relationship with the Lord, in our relationship with the people, in the importance of our ministry, and in the use of our tools. A good worship leader must be a good communicator. Some people are born with a natural ability to communicate and lead, whereas others may have to work at it. This is an area that can be developed. Foundational Attitudes When considering the twofold relationship that has to be taking place when you are worship leading (i. e. , communion with the Lord and with the people), the following three attitudes must become the foundation of all our thinking: Dignity. The Oxford dictionary includes these definitions of dignity: "high or honorable office, rank, or title; high estimation; worth; proper stateliness; gravity. " We are children of the King of kings, so hold your head up and don't ap…