Paul Baloche - my worship team won't practice

Paul Baloche - Paul shares suggestions about what to do when your worship team won't practice. Paul's "Modern Worship Series" DVD's contain practical instruction for worship leaders and teams and are available at leadworship.com

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Music

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• Paul
• Baloche
• worship
• team
• practice

[cminor131]

I think gifting is absolutely required. I find it ironic how in church we often accept average worship teams where we would never accept the same standard from any other 'front of house' ministry area. We wouldn't have preachers that are really bad at what they do, nor teachers, nor prophets, yet in worship teams it suddenly becomes 'all about the heart'. I don't think God would call someone to sing or play and not give them that abilty. They may need to develop, but the potential must be there!

[SYLMONFREY]

great teaching, just simple and accesible to anybody... yes we need to pratice and serve God with you best music...

[jemsar2]

@cminor131 I agree very much. God deserves the very best. We (as the congregation) deserve it as well. As a semi-pro musician, I know when I have not given 100%. It's a let down to myself, the band, and GOD.

The most important aspect that Paul mentions is that we must be driving home the fact that the players must be willing to give up "something" that allows practice time to take place. If there is no dedication to learning, you cannot grow.

[livinworship1]

I have always had problems with my teams not practicing. I have heard from some of their spouces that they think they don't need practice. This always leads to acceptable worship. I was speaking with my pastor about it and he said, " they are all volunteers". Well, I say no they are not. They have been appointed or called to this by our Lord. I give no less than all I have to worship and I expect the same from my teams. Play skillfully to the Lord, I agree. What are you willing to give up?

[christianmetalpwns]

@ddtxz771 well my church doesnt have the enough funds to even pay for a new bass amp but i still play for The Lord. my music director has basic musical knowledge and a very arrogant and demanding attitude. But I still rejoice and play for The Lord because thats all that matters :D

[secondsun24]

@cminor131 I certainly agree with you.

However, sometimes the desire comes before the ability. In the musical arena, it is always *possible* to achieve a level of proficiency WITH ENOUGH PROPER PRACTICE. The issue that I see as being bigger in the church than just poor musicianship is that of a poor drive to do what it takes to get better at it!

Sure, one might not be the best singer today, but if they take voice lessons and take singing seriously they will eventually improve enough. Cheers!

[Naomi3107]

Now that is called excellence....skill is so important...I wonder how King David in this time and season would say of our worship teams today....we have alot to live upto...God help us

[rhoniimeade]

Amen. we must be skillful singers and players.

[rhoniimeade]

I believe this totally! we should be skill full singers and players unto the Lord. also allowing the Holy Spirit to teach us and use us, allowing, him to let others lead in songs best suited for their range of vocals, not everything one sided. Thank you so much for this advice.!!! God bless you for your teaching ..