It’s been awhile since I’ve posted on this subject. If you haven’t ever heard me talk about this or read a post on this then you really don’t know my heart. Where I work, Harvest Time, I’m the Worship Technical Director. This basically means I’m over all lights, sound, video, and creative elements inside any live service on campus. My heart is for worship, not checking batteries in mics. I’m honored to do the technical things, it makes church happen and it puts me closer to what I love.

Every Tuesday night I lead our youth/young adult worship teams in rehearsals.  Have you ever heard the statement ministry isn’t a job it’s what you would do for free.  That’s completely true, but there are aspects of it that are a job.  The discipleship of worshipers I’d do free every day of my life.  I am doing it for free.  : )

One month ago we had our 3rd tryouts as the 180remix worship team, ONEband.  It was a super exciting time.  We had over 30 students sign up and participate, trying out for vocals, instruments, and leadership.  We brought on 4 new guitarist, 1 new drummer, and 2 new vocalist.  This brings the pot up to 31 rotating worshipers.

Wow!  This is our youth band folks. Our team is exploding with great young musicians and I’m praying, asking God for wisdom to lead this guys.  I’m so honored I’m getting to live out one of my dreams at 27 years old.  I refuse to let the worship reside on my shoulders.  I’m committed to giving these kids a shot where I didn’t get one.  If I never record a hit worship song or never lead worship for thousands and thousands of people that’s ok with me.

There are a lot of worship teams out there that have 5 phenomenal musicians and no more but not many who have 31 musicians and spend the time and effort to helping them get to the next level.  I heard a quote once that I love, “It’s easier to work like 100 men than to lead 100 men.”

How are you discipling worship?  Do you think it’s an important part of what you do?