Comments on: Sunday Rundown 4.19.09.

By: A Challenge to Worship Leaders « man.of.depravity

A Challenge to Worship Leaders « man.of.depravity — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:52:18 +0000

[...] was thinking about the “Sunday Rundown” posts I often write after a Sunday morning of leading worship. The one thing you will always find on [...]

By: 3 Reasons People Don’t Sing « man.of.depravity

3 Reasons People Don’t Sing « man.of.depravity — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:20:32 +0000

[...] music. What is even crazier is that because it was the same songs in each service, I had to learn more songs last weekend. My head hurts just to think about all the songs from the past 2 [...]

By: Colin

Colin — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:11:46 +0000

As a service director, my job is to pay painstaking attention to all details of the service so that nothing gets in the way of people worshipping God, while preventing the Tech Team from burning itself out fighting the fires that happen behind the scenes.

Sunday’s services were great. They get perfect marks: 11 (10 for God being there, and 1 for what all the rest of us did). You spoke from your heart, you led the band well, people from the congregation engaged with you when you were out in the aisles before, between and after service. I didn’t see anything that you did that interfered with, or distracted people from, worshipping.

By: Ken Bussell

Ken Bussell — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:24:24 +0000

I have similar feelings regarding crowd manipulation. The rub is that if you ask them to stand, then 100% will, and that is inauthentic. At the same time, I agree with David that we do have a responsibility to teach worship.

My goal is to, as much as possible, lead by example more than by words. There are already plenty of words in the song lyrics that teach standing, raising hands, bowing down, etc. So I try to use those as opportunities to actually “do” what we are saying we are doing. It has always seemed odd to me that people can sing “I lift up my hands” or “We stand before You now” without actually doing it.

In human conversation, up to 93% of communication effectiveness is determined by body language. I think it is the same when we communicate with God in worship. Posture often speaks louder than words. But it is difficult as a leader to shoulder the responsibility of teaching people to worship without manipulating a crowd to create an experience or emotional response. But I wouldn’t give up on it. If you are feeling the tension, then trust that awareness to lead you in authentic teaching time, and you’ll most likely avoid the simple commands that coerce the crowd.

By: eric Lopez

eric Lopez — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:09:51 +0000

good worship man, just like it always is, I didnt notice a difference. I guess whats on stage doesnt really matter, just whats in my heart does, it was good stuff, thanks for playing the guitar!I think worship would be harder without instruments being played, but it would still happen

By: jan owen

jan owen — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:42:15 +0000

Tyler,
I have had those kind of days, even after having led worship for so many years. Sunday was like that for me a bit. We too changed our order a bit and it just felt – well – awkward – I just couldn’t feel the flow. I got anxious and it made it worse. I SO UNDERSTAND my friend.

Remember that God works through us and in spite of us. Our perfection does not ensure the movement of the Spirit, for which I am profoundly grateful………

Learn from it (I’m sure it wasn’t nearly as bad as it felt) and don’t be afraid to try again. And thanks for being honest. Sometimes I’ve wondered if I’m the only one who feels that way!

By: Brad Schlief

Brad Schlief — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:37:29 +0000

Tyler,
GREAT worship! Brought my non-believing son, Scott and he was really moved. He was amazed and blessed. I think, as a congregation we are blessed to have you and the entire worship team and most weeks we do not appreciate how gifted and talented you all are…Thank you for blessing us with your gifts! I believe because we are so fortunate to have such a talented worship team, we don’t appreciate how good we have it…
May God continue to bless you…

By: thejonmorris

thejonmorris — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:55:34 +0000

Love “The Same Power”. we’ve been doing it as a tag at the end of Healer – Planet Shakers version and Overcome – Desperation Band.

Powerful Declaration.

By: kathyk

kathyk — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:42:35 +0000

Tyler, you are a pleasure to work with. Thanks for letting me “play” with you. I also loved the sweetness of you leading worship with your beautiful bride. What a cool thing to see you both worshiping together!!!

By: Yonas

Yonas — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:33:48 +0000

I will need a capo for my piano next time we have a set like this!