Why are you on a worship team

[Determinedheart]

I was just curious to see the reason people become a worship team member,I have alot of reasons for myself but I just wanted to know if or how many different reasons we all have. Care to share ???

 

[becky81101]

Well, I'm a pastor's daughter. And when I was 14 years old, our church pianist and her husband (who was the associate pastor) decided to move away. So, our church was without a pianist. I have been playing since I was 5. So, it just was something I did to fill in. But God had His reasons. I played for years and eventually started singing as well. When I came back from college (at 19) my friend was the current worship leader. God started dealing in my heart that I was MEANT to do this. I was made for the worship ministry. I felt like God wanted me to lead the worship ministry at our church, but it just wasn't His time. He prepared me and when I was 21 years old, my friend moved to another city and I was the worship leader. I have been leading the ministry since then and I truly believe I have the most incredible job in the entire church. I love what I do and I live what I do!

 

[Determinedheart]

Well, I'm a pastor's daughter. And when I was 14 years old, our church pianist and her husband (who was the associate pastor) decided to move away. So, our church was without a pianist. I have been playing since I was 5. So, it just was something I did to fill in. But God had His reasons. I played for years and eventually started singing as well. When I came back from college (at 19) my friend was the current worship leader. God started dealing in my heart that I was MEANT to do this. I was made for the worship ministry. I felt like God wanted me to lead the worship ministry at our church, but it just wasn't His time. He prepared me and when I was 21 years old, my friend moved to another city and I was the worship leader. I have been leading the ministry since then and I truly believe I have the most incredible job in the entire church. I love what I do and I live what I do!

Amen, thanks for sharing

 

[Praising4eva]

It was something that God put on my heart. I'd only been at our current church for three months and didn't think I'd want to join the worship team and get up on the stage in front of everyone like that. But I had a powerful encounter with God one evening and one of the things that came out of that was a call to the worship team. At first I resisted it because I didn't think being so new to the church I'd be allowed to join ... but after feeling frustrated about it for a wee while, always a sure sign that I'm not following what God would have me do, I decided I had nothing to lose so put in the application form, auditioned the next week and was in... In terms of connecting with God, music really 'does it' for me. So I'm on the worship team because I have a heart for worship through music, to give me a place to serve in the church, for the edification and connection I get through the music catch ups we have, and last, but certainly not least, because it helps to draw others into God's presence and encourages them as well as setting an atmosphere for great things to happen in the service. It's a huge commitment in our church but it's an awesome ministry to be involved in.

 

[Determinedheart]

It was something that God put on my heart. I'd only been at our current church for three months and didn't think I'd want to join the worship team and get up on the stage in front of everyone like that. But I had a powerful encounter with God one evening and one of the things that came out of that was a call to the worship team. At first I resisted it because I didn't think being so new to the church I'd be allowed to join ... but after feeling frustrated about it for a wee while, always a sure sign that I'm not following what God would have me do, I decided I had nothing to lose so put in the application form, auditioned the next week and was in... In terms of connecting with God, music really 'does it' for me. So I'm on the worship team because I have a heart for worship through music, to give me a place to serve in the church, for the edification and connection I get through the music catch ups we have, and last, but certainly not least, because it helps to draw others into God's presence and encourages them as well as setting an atmosphere for great things to happen in the service. It's a huge commitment in our church but it's an awesome ministry to be involved in.

Yes, it is a awesome ministry to be in.

 

[AndrewCS]

Hi there,

I have had some really God moments whilst working with music. One particular time was when we were running a studio and part of that was writing a piece for HIV AIDS (we were in South Africa at the time).

When I first let my wife hear the piece which was instrumental and was explaining where I was thinking the voices would go she reminded that a friend of ours who is a Zulu had sung this old Zulu Hymn some time before that in the studio. I found that voice track and pulled it into the song and it was as if they were made for each other.

I worked on the track for some time and most of that time was spent in tears and humility as the Lord flashed visions of the AIDS orphans in Africa. Some time later we got Martin (our Zulu friend) over and let him hear the track, he cried straight away.

Martin went on to share his story that is was not in fact a Zulu Hymn but rather something he had composed whilst working on a drama about HIV AIDS. He translated the words for us and it was just a God moment.

I took the track (whilst at work in progress stage) to the Health Dept of South Africa to donate the track if there was anything they could use this for. To cut a long story short the only way I could play the sample CD for them was to take the four senior people of the department to my car that was parked in their basement parking.

This was the second time I had experienced total strangers (men & women) break down in tears through the power of music. The previous time was when I played a dedication to my wife at our wedding and most people cried.

I hope this is not sounding like I am blowing my trumpet but I am expressing that these moments are not about me but my experience of how the music ministry with God at the centre can really help people connect with God.

I feel privileged that God chose to give me talents that I use for His Glory and it is an area that I am extremely passionate about.

 

[Determinedheart]

Hi there,

I have had some really God moments whilst working with music. One particular time was when we were running a studio and part of that was writing a piece for HIV AIDS (we were in South Africa at the time).

When I first let my wife hear the piece which was instrumental and was explaining where I was thinking the voices would go she reminded that a friend of ours who is a Zulu had sung this old Zulu Hymn some time before that in the studio. I found that voice track and pulled it into the song and it was as if they were made for each other.

I worked on the track for some time and most of that time was spent in tears and humility as the Lord flashed visions of the AIDS orphans in Africa. Some time later we got Martin (our Zulu friend) over and let him hear the track, he cried straight away.

Martin went on to share his story that is was not in fact a Zulu Hymn but rather something he had composed whilst working on a drama about HIV AIDS. He translated the words for us and it was just a God moment.

I took the track (whilst at work in progress stage) to the Health Dept of South Africa to donate the track if there was anything they could use this for. To cut a long story short the only way I could play the sample CD for them was to take the four senior people of the department to my car that was parked in their basement parking.

This was the second time I had experienced total strangers (men & women) break down in tears through the power of music. The previous time was when I played a dedication to my wife at our wedding and most people cried.

I hope this is not sounding like I am blowing my trumpet but I am expressing that these moments are not about me but my experience of how the music ministry with God at the centre can really help people connect with God.

I feel privileged that God chose to give me talents that I use for His Glory and it is an area that I am extremely passionate about.

I really like the part where you said "The music ministry with God at the centre can really help people connect with God.That is so true because he blesses us and uses us for his glory in spite of ourselves and with out him we cannot touch the heart of his people only God residing in us can acheive that!

God is awesome!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[JesusFreakForEternity]

In short, because no-one else in my church can play the drums.

I love it though. I love praying and worshipping with the band, I love losing myself in God's awesomeness, I love being able to express that in drumming as well as singing.

 

[HollyDoris]

Well, I had been playing guitar for 3-4 years, and singing all my life. Last fall, one of my friends approached me and asked why I didn't play on the worship team for our Youth Group or Church. The reason was simply because no one had asked me. I really wanted to, but I'm really shy and intimidated easily, so I just never did anything about it. My friend then told the music coordinator for my Youth Group that I played guitar and that she should ask me to play, and she did. That's how I got started in the Youth Group worship team. As for getting started in my church worship team, one night the church worship coordinator stopped into Youth Group because he had just gotten done with a meeting at the church, so he stepped in to see what it was like and saw me playing and asked me to start playing on Sundays.

I really feel like this is what God is calling me to do. I'm considering majoring in Church/Sacred music in college, but I'm not sure yet. I'm torn between that and nursing. Nursing is more practical because I'd be able to get a job in that field. Out here, most of the Worship Coordinator postitions are volunteer (not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd gladly volunteer, it's just that I need to make a living, also, lol ) But I also know that "Where God guides, He provides". If God was calling me to dedicate my life to the Worship ministry, he wouldn't leave me hanging. But I still have a year to figure this out...

Anyway, back to the original question (sorry this post is so long), I just really feel connected to God through song. When I write lyrics, it's so raw and real. I realize so much about my relationship with God through song, and when I'm up there playing (especially at my Youth Group), seeing everyone singing with their eyes closed and their hands raised in true surrender, I just get a great sense for his glory.

 

[AndrewCS]

Well, I had been playing guitar for 3-4 years, and singing all my life. Last fall, one of my friends approached me and asked why I didn't play on the worship team for our Youth Group or Church. The reason was simply because no one had asked me. I really wanted to, but I'm really shy and intimidated easily, so I just never did anything about it. My friend then told the music coordinator for my Youth Group that I played guitar and that she should ask me to play, and she did. That's how I got started in the Youth Group worship team. As for getting started in my church worship team, one night the church worship coordinator stopped into Youth Group because he had just gotten done with a meeting at the church, so he stepped in to see what it was like and saw me playing and asked me to start playing on Sundays.

I really feel like this is what God is calling me to do. I'm considering majoring in Church/Sacred music in college, but I'm not sure yet. I'm torn between that and nursing. Nursing is more practical because I'd be able to get a job in that field. Out here, most of the Worship Coordinator postitions are volunteer (not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd gladly volunteer, it's just that I need to make a living, also, lol ) But I also know that "Where God guides, He provides". If God was calling me to dedicate my life to the Worship ministry, he wouldn't leave me hanging. But I still have a year to figure this out...

Anyway, back to the original question (sorry this post is so long), I just really feel connected to God through song. When I write lyrics, it's so raw and real. I realize so much about my relationship with God through song, and when I'm up there playing (especially at my Youth Group), seeing everyone singing with their eyes closed and their hands raised in true surrender, I just get a great sense for his glory.

That is awesome. I love your story and God is the great I am and the God of the possible. Your message has blessed me. Thank you & blessings to you.

God has a great plan for you.

 

[Determinedheart]

In short, because no-one else in my church can play the drums.

I love it though. I love praying and worshipping with the band, I love losing myself in God's awesomeness, I love being able to express that in drumming as well as singing.

Thats awesome

 

[Determinedheart]

Well, I had been playing guitar for 3-4 years, and singing all my life. Last fall, one of my friends approached me and asked why I didn't play on the worship team for our Youth Group or Church. The reason was simply because no one had asked me. I really wanted to, but I'm really shy and intimidated easily, so I just never did anything about it. My friend then told the music coordinator for my Youth Group that I played guitar and that she should ask me to play, and she did. That's how I got started in the Youth Group worship team. As for getting started in my church worship team, one night the church worship coordinator stopped into Youth Group because he had just gotten done with a meeting at the church, so he stepped in to see what it was like and saw me playing and asked me to start playing on Sundays.

I really feel like this is what God is calling me to do. I'm considering majoring in Church/Sacred music in college, but I'm not sure yet. I'm torn between that and nursing. Nursing is more practical because I'd be able to get a job in that field. Out here, most of the Worship Coordinator postitions are volunteer (not that there's anything wrong with that, I'd gladly volunteer, it's just that I need to make a living, also, lol ) But I also know that "Where God guides, He provides". If God was calling me to dedicate my life to the Worship ministry, he wouldn't leave me hanging. But I still have a year to figure this out...

Anyway, back to the original question (sorry this post is so long), I just really feel connected to God through song. When I write lyrics, it's so raw and real. I realize so much about my relationship with God through song, and when I'm up there playing (especially at my Youth Group), seeing everyone singing with their eyes closed and their hands raised in true surrender, I just get a great sense for his glory.

Yes, its very true we do learn so much about our relationship with Him through writing songs and singing them. God is great!!
Blessings.

 

[Frame1520]

I started playing the bass in church after we changed churches. I didn't play for about 5 months after we started there, but instead focussed on the sound system. So we went without a bassist for that time...The bassist from our previous church visited one sunday, and played along with the members from the previous worship team...I think realized that having a bass really filled out the sound, and decided to start playing at that point. I have been at it now for about 3 years, splitting time between that and running sound.

Nothing spectacular, just saw a need and filled it.

 

[Determinedheart]

I started playing the bass in church after we changed churches. I didn't play for about 5 months after we started there, but instead focussed on the sound system. So we went without a bassist for that time...The bassist from our previous church visited one sunday, and played along with the members from the previous worship team...I think realized that having a bass really filled out the sound, and decided to start playing at that point. I have been at it now for about 3 years, splitting time between that and running sound.

Nothing spectacular, just saw a need and filled it.

Well, its great you stepped up and filled a need we need more of that. Sometimes the workers are few

 

[LeadWorship]

I am where God has placed me. I knew when I was 16 that I was to be a Worship Leader. Spiritual battle is in my blood. It took me 13 years to finally realise what I needed to do, and how to do it. I had sang for churches, and everything else: weddings, banquets, bars, karaoke... but nothing sounded sweeter than singing for God.

So last summer I said, "Ok God. I'm yours now. You've told me what I'm going to do, so I will do it. No longer will I give excuse or turn away." Not even 2 months later I was moved to another church, one I grew up in, and was immediately placed on the Worship team. The Pastor (new since I had been there) did not know me and was very hesitant about me being on the team, however he listened when God told him to have me there.

9 months later and I am leading a home group study, and will be very soon taking over as leader of the team. Not because I asked for it. Not because I've hinted around, and not because I'm just that good, but because I told God that he know controls my life... fully.

God bless and praise him alone, who is the only one worthy of our praise.

 

[AndrewCS]

I am where God has placed me. I knew when I was 16 that I was to be a Worship Leader. Spiritual battle is in my blood. It took me 13 years to finally realise what I needed to do, and how to do it. I had sang for churches, and everything else: weddings, banquets, bars, karaoke... but nothing sounded sweeter than singing for God.

So last summer I said, "Ok God. I'm yours now. You've told me what I'm going to do, so I will do it. No longer will I give excuse or turn away." Not even 2 months later I was moved to another church, one I grew up in, and was immediately placed on the Worship team. The Pastor (new since I had been there) did not know me and was very hesitant about me being on the team, however he listened when God told him to have me there.

9 months later and I am leading a home group study, and will be very soon taking over as leader of the team. Not because I asked for it. Not because I've hinted around, and not because I'm just that good, but because I told God that he know controls my life... fully.

God bless and praise him alone, who is the only one worthy of our praise.

Awesome ....

May you be blessed

Thanks for sharing your great post.