Basic Requirement of a Worship Leader
Here’s an excerpt from DA Carson’s book, “Worship by the Book”, published by Zondervan.
… to some extent we can observe how well we are being served by those who lead corporate worship; their conduct is “transparent.” The way they lead must in the first instance be marked by faithfulness to the Word of God: that is certainly observable, in particular to those who know their Bibles well. But the way they lead can be measured not only in terms of formal content but also in terms of heart attitudes that inevitably manifest themselves in talk, body language, focus and style. Some pray with strings of evangelical cliches; some show off with orotund phrasings; others pray to God out of profound personal knowledge and bring the congregation along with them. Some preach without a punch; others speak as if delivering the oracles of God.
What is at stake is authenticity. Some wag has said that Americans work at their play, play at their worship, and worship their work. But sooner or later, Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that is his due.”
How true. Dr Carson worded them all accurately and precisely. Oh may my worship leading reflect the attitude and spirit of a true worshiper. More so in the new year. =)
