In this episode we discuss...

• how can you strive for excellence in worship in tiny churches?!
• We know from Scripture we're called to worship:
  • Psalm 149:1
  • Colossians 3:16 to name a few
• Challenges for worship in tiny churches:
  • There aren’t that many musicians to go around in smaller congregations.
  • The few musicians that are there can stake their claim on the piano/organ.
  • Some musicians or vocalists aren’t nearly as good as they think they are.
  • Small congregations in big buildings.
  • A poor theology of worship.
  • Sacred Cows in worship.
  • Worship song choices that are not glorifying to God.
  • People find it really easy to complain.
• How can we overcome these challenges?
  • Too Few Musicians and vocalists
    • Help from other churches, camps, colleges, parachurch orgs
    • There are usually more than you think in your church. Encourage ones who can…
    • Advertising and making a well-vetted and inexpensive part-time hire… Lew 
    • Train yourself as pastor to lead…
    • Simplify! Fewer songs done better!
  • Members who find their identity in what they do musically that prevents others from stepping forward, or another need for correction but people are too afraid of hurting somebody’s feelings.
    • Hard conversations.
    • Lead them to repentance for their pride and disobedience as they are doing Satan’s work.
    • 2 Timothy 2:24-26
  • A poor theology of Worship
    • TEACH! TEACH! TEACH! TEACH from the pulpit. A great topical sermon series or one-off.
    • Get involved with the worship team and planning!
    • Develop a Big Goal for the worship or sticky motto: 
      • “The most important instrument God can hear during worship is the congregation singing together!”
    • The congregation is the choir.
    • Take/send worship team to good conferences/workshops/trainings.

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