Hey, all! Something has been burning in my heart recently regarding leading worship. I have said over and over again in my writings and to various teams that the role of a worship leader is less about leading songs and more about leading people. Any talented musician can perform a nice song—and that’s well and … More Fall in Love with Jesus in Front of Others: Leading Worship
Hey, all! Several years ago (was 2013 that long ago?!), I posted “Fast Songs for Worship,” and it remains one of my most heavily trafficked posts. That indicates to me that worship leaders are still hunting for upbeat songs to incorporate into their worship arsenal. Well, here’s a continuation of that list. While there are … More Fast Songs for Worship, 2
One of my favorite things to do is disciple people, especially those who feel a call toward career ministry! And I have blogged extensively over the years about leading worship and being a worship pastor—let’s explore that a bit. So you feel called to be in music ministry? Awesome! Serving in ministry is one of … More Job Description of a Worship Pastor
I’m excited to share with you another fun installment in my “leading worship” series! I believe that when people see Jesus, really see Him, they don’t need to be instructed to worship—worship is the heart’s natural response. A person is suddenly confronted with the reason for his existence, and he reacts accordingly. You see it … More Leading Worship: Give People Something to Do
The churches I have been part of are each a blend of old and young folks—as every family should be. The gathering of believers should in fact reflect a demographic of passionate twenty-somethings, loving grandfatherly types, playful toddlers, young newlyweds, empty-nesters… We all need each other! I’ve spent considerable time thinking about and studying church revitalization (resurrecting dying … More Leading Worship: Old and Young (or, Hymns vs. Contemporary Worship)
Joshua Watts 