Rich Kirkpatrick
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12 years ago @ novus•lumen - When Are We Going to G... · 0 replies · +3 points
13 years ago @ http://juliannamorlet.... - 10 Things I Wish I'd K... · 1 reply · +3 points
A couple additions...
- You will improve with experience. The only way to grow as a leader of anything is to actually lead. So, give yourself time and do not be too hard on yourself.
- Asking "why" is important, even if the answers do not come from your leaders. You can learn a lot about what is really important this way. And, you are thinking these questions, anyway.
- You are different. Embrace that. Being a creative type, which most worship leaders are, is a good thing and will provide fun tension if lived out healthily. Yes, you will be misunderstood. Embrace that, too.
- Find a mentor, or two or three and learn what makes them tick. They do not have to be super heroes just real people with character who can show you how lead by sharing their life--mistakes, warts and all. The encouragement is amazing from people who share their wisdom.
- Be in community with some other worship leaders outside of your fellowship to challenge your character as peers and inspire you to grow. Having a safe place to vent is critical for any leader. It is far better to misspeak in front of trusted peers than your leadership, worship team or church members.
13 years ago @ http://movethemountain... - #RobBell, Discourse, &... · 1 reply · +1 points
14 years ago @ Stuff Christians Like ... - What are the best Chri... · 0 replies · +1 points
Another blog that really mixes things up for creative people and the rest is www.randyelrod.com where you never know how you will be stretched. Great stuff.
14 years ago @ Stuff Christians Like ... - Zakk last! The final Z... · 0 replies · +1 points
14 years ago @ Stuff Christians Like ... - Win 3 iPod Shuffles on... · 0 replies · +1 points
15 years ago @ Theology Evolved? - Changes · 0 replies · +1 points
15 years ago @ ChurchCrunch - Confessions of an Inte... · 2 replies · +1 points
15 years ago @ ChurchCrunch - Confessions of an Inte... · 3 replies · +1 points
What I think is most effective is a smaller group, rather than individualistic, internet strategy. I may help launch something like this so my theory (as of today) is to not do as things are done. The reality is, that really good Youtube clip is something my whole family gathers around my laptop for. This can be applied to internet church. Plus, it does not have to be a rebroadcast of life, but an actual interactive experience that way. We will see.
15 years ago @ The Wonderful Noise - Vacation! · 1 reply · +1 points