I want to ask a hard question. And believe me, I’m asking myself this question first before I ask you. Here it is: Is your music ministry about Kingdom building or about self building? Ouch! If we get completely honest the answer may hurt a little. If you’re feeling a bit conflicted about your answer to that question…
It may seem like an elementary question but if you’re involved in the music ministry then it may be helpful to be find the answer to this question in God’s Word. The answer is deeper than “that’s just what we do” or “we’ve always had music in the church services”. It’s much more than “talent show” time for musicians. And music isn’t included just to fill some of the time. There is truly a deep purpose for music and I’d like to give you several Scriptures passages to answer this question…
What exactly is worship? If you had to write out a definition, what would you say? Some would answer that worship is what we do on Sundays when we sing together in church – during the “worship service.” Yes, part of our worship to the Lord is gathering together and corporately lifting up our praise and worship to Him. What a joy as musicians in His service to have the opportunity to lead that time of worship. But worship is so much more than just singing…
One thing that puzzles me in ministry is a growing mindset that I have observed – it’s the mindset of deserving to be served by others, deserving special treatment, because you’re in ministry.It’s something we need to guard against!Do you know what I’m talking about? Because you’re on the stage…