Great comments all,

There is so much going on during a worship service and preparation is huge. Once we've prepared then we can let it go and trust God to meet His people.

Aaron I agree. when there is a lack of understanding theologically and practically we can fall into manipulation really miss the point. As worship leaders we must meet the congregation where they are draw them in allow space for personal worship in the context of a corporate gathering. We also must have a lifestyle of personal worship, which is another post coming soon.

Is that what you meant Aaron?

Jordon I'm so sorry,

I was in a hurry and after I posted I thought to myself "that sounded a bit rude". I didn't mean it to be that way. I love the way you think and I knew you would provide the catalyst I was hoping for.

You are correct in your understanding of my position.

Excellent Jordan, exactly what I expected you might say, and exactly the springboard I needed.

I will respond more fully later, but let me clarify.

I am not saying your not a christian if you don't agree with me. I am saying I believe the Bible supports a position of low taxation and my being a Christian leads me naturally to taking that position. It is not a matter of politics for me but a matter of faith.

Thus I am a Conservative because I am a Christian.

Sorry Jordan, I thought I approved this on my phone, guess not.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments,

I appreciate the broader context and I love your final comment:

"Praise God for the "body" of Christ. A body where everybody is somebody"

Blessings and thanks for the contribution.

I wish it were just that simple Jordan,

I don't disagree with what your saying. This is a mindset in the American church overall. I see it at every level not just the worship teams. Pastors are getting cooked because they are not equipping the saints. Part of it comes from seminaries teaching them how to be doing machines but not how to equip.

When churches have 5 "outreach" services throughout the community and they all are a video of the main service there is a problem there as well.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

I will gladly link to you.
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