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Hello.  I'm in a couple of worship teams and have been a worship leader myself for over twenty years.  I'm having problem understanding something.  The worship leader in the church worship team I belong too only responds to questions regarding our worship team if she responds to me. 

You see, the other worship teams I'm in presently & past - we have relationship with one another outside the team.  The worship leader for our church only responds to me when it's my week to be on the team and only about music.  She will not reply to things like "I heard you have been ill.  How are you?".  Or "do you have enough musicians this week?"  She also never asks how I am also.  For some reason this is frustrating me.

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Permalink Reply by Sue on January 24, 2011 at 6:43am
Oh how true!  Wow, to me that is a lot of people.  I see now where you are coming from.  It is harder  for larger groups.  The worship teams I'm in just have 6 or  so people.  You must belong to a growing church and if so many want to be in the team there must be lots of good things happening.
Permalink Reply by Sue on January 24, 2011 at 6:56am
Unfortunately Wayne I've talked to many worship leaders that are surprised when I want to know them beyond their music.  They are more than just a worship leader.  That is why when I'm with other worship leaders I ask them about other things they are interested in.  And yes, some are dropped like a hot potato when they ask help with problems.  An example of that is Ray Boltz.  He wrestled with that for years and unfortunately didn't get help.I can write that because he talked of this previously.
Permalink Reply by James Bedwell on February 4, 2011 at 3:13am
You know it's weird, As a worship leader I always answer to my teams calls and emails. Shoot, I answer to everyone. Maybe I'm weird. Most, and I mean most, of the pastors and leaders I know won't answer me in any form. There are a few exceptions. They wont answer the phone or emails. Some wont call back for a month. Are they really that busy? Maybe we dont understand the responsibilities some of them are under. I just have to let it go and serve faithfully to the best of my ability and move on. I guess I'm saying not to take it personally. Some leaders are very stand offish for whatever reason. Maybe they have been burned or just dont want to get to close. God is good, he always answers and thats all we need.
Permalink Reply by Carl W. Carlson on February 4, 2011 at 6:10pm

Hi Sue,

Another point to consider is "leadership" itself.  In my experience, most people who are in those positions have very limited (if any) leadership experience or training.  While one may accept or be appointed to a leadership position in the church, it doesn't neccessarily mean they have the education, knowledge, and experience to be an effective leader.  I'm not knocking anyone for serving the church and our Lord.  Certainly it can be a growth opportunity for the individual -- not to mention the fact that someone needs to do it.  Good leaders all understand certain principles and display certain traits.  Not all people in a leadership position know or understand some of these principles.  I'm pretty sure this syndrome is more commonly found in the smaller churches rather than the larger ones (due to limited people and training resources), but I'm sure it happens in both. 

In any case, leaders are placed there by God for His reasons, and so it is important for everyone to understand their relationship to one another.  Leaders lead by example, cause the team/group/congregation to grow, and make decisions for the good of the team/group/congregation.  Team members labor to make the leader's vision and assignments a reality. 

FOOD for THOUGHT: 

God’s puposes do not depend on us.  He has limitless ways to accomplish His will.  The same God who led Moses could also use Joshua.  If no one were willing to serve Him, the Lord would accomplish His work by His own divine power.  We are not irreplaceable to the Lord.  He will achieve His purposes.  The question is this:  Will we be part of God’s activity, or will He find someone else?  We deceive ourselves if we think we are indispensible to God.  Service to the Lord is an honor God bestows on us, not a favor we do for God. 

 

God Bless You!

Carl

 

Permalink Reply by Bea Alexa Sojor on February 7, 2011 at 11:39am
Brother, the only thing i could say is Pray :) God bless you with it..

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