The Worship Leader's Handbook: Practical Answers to Tough Questions

by Kraeuter, Tom

• ISBN13: 9781932096422
• ISBN10: 1932096426
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-09
• Publisher: Emerald Books

Summary

Tom Krauter, worship leader, worship-seminar speaker, and author, tackles difficult issues involved in worship leading in an insightful, practical question-and-answer format.Worship Leading 101 plus a whole lot more. Condenses years of respected worship-leading experience into one thoughtful, easy-access digest. Question and answer format.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 13
Worship Foundations
How Important Is Lifestyle?	p. 17
Avoiding Complacency in Praise and Worship	p. 19
Music: Emotionalism or Real Power?	p. 21
Emotions and Feelings in Worship	p. 24
Is There a Difference between Praise and Worship?	p. 26
Are Expressions of Worship Just Old Testament?	p. 28
The Worship Leader
Difficulty in Worshiping while Leading	p. 33
Getting Past the Peripherals	p. 35
Worship Leader with No Musical Training	p. 37
Novice Musician Struggling with the Mechanics of Music	p. 41
Worship Leader Seems Inhibited while Leading	p. 42
Pressure to Conform to Style of Past Worship Leader	p. 44
Can Only Worship while Leading	p. 46
Training Others in Leading	p. 48
Being Totally Exhausted after Leading Worship	p. 51
Am I Too Old to Lead?	p. 52
I'm Not Worthy to Lead	p. 55
Preparing to Lead
Preparation vs. Spontaneity-Which Is Best?	p. 59
Should There Be a Theme for the Worship Time?	p. 62
Following a Set Pattern	p. 64
Two or More People Seeking God for Songs	p. 66
Being "Focused" for the Service	p. 68
Leading Worship
Setting the Tone for the Service	p. 73
Worship that Doesn't "Get off the Ground"	p. 75
Praise and Worship as Preliminary to the Sermon	p. 78
Can I Lead Corporate Worship in Just 10-15 Minutes?	p. 80
Handling Spontaneous Sharing from the Congregation	p. 82
Dealing with Uncomfortable Situations	p. 85
Small Group Leading vs. Sunday Morning	p. 88
Introducing Video Projection	p. 90
Interspersing Prayers, Scriptures, etc. While Leading	p. 92
Utilizing Worship Traditions	p. 94
Songs
Explaining Song Lyrics	p. 99
What Style of Music Is Acceptable?	p. 101
Is Some Music Inherently Evil?	p. 104
Musical Sensitivity	p. 106
Adding Variety to Music	p. 109
How Much Variety in One Service?	p. 112
Fast Songs vs. Slow Songs	p. 113
New Songs: How Often? How Many?	p. 115
How to Form a Master Song List	p. 117
What about Copyrights?	p. 119
Can We Change Song Lyrics?	p. 121
Writing New Verses for Old Hymns	p. 123
How Many Songs Overall? How Many Per Service?	p. 125
Relationship to the Pastor and Congregation
Disagreement between Pastor and Worship Leader	p. 129
Not Enough Freedom in Area of Ministry	p. 131
Following the Pastor's Instructions	p. 133
Taking the Congregation beyond Their Experience	p. 135
Relationships and Worship	p. 137
Worship Leader's Relationship to Congregation	p. 140
Being an Example in Worship	p. 142
Encouraging the Congregation to Prepare for Worship	p. 144
The Music/Worship Team
New Music Team: Which Instruments Are Best?	p. 149
"Full" Sound from Small Music Team	p. 151
Worship Team Guidelines	p. 153
How Much Talent Is Necessary?	p. 156
The Pride Factor in Worship Ministry	p. 158
Platform Arrangements	p. 160
Do All Music Teams Attract "Unstable" People?	p. 165
Dealing with the "Glitter Attraction" to Ministry	p. 167
Handling Worship Team Problems	p. 169
"It's a Gift; I Don't Need to Practice"	p. 171
Musicians of Differing Skill Levels Working Together	p. 172
Devotions and Prayer during Rehearsals	p. 175
Small Church with Limited Musical Ability	p. 176
Handling a Use-Me-or-Lose-Me Attitude	p. 178
Managing Live Drums	p. 180
Do We Really Need to Practice Together?	p. 182
Doing Your Best Regardless of the Outcome	p. 184
Congregational Survey	p. 189
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