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Most worship leaders tend to focus predominantly on the musical side of worship, and forget that they have the responsibility of communicating with the congregation. It can hard for a lot of worship leaders to talk because it is not as scripted and rehearsed as the songs. But why can’t it be?

Bright lights and big music. Passionate singing and smooth transitions. Cool jeans and nifty shoes. These are some things that come to mind when we think of worship cultures these days. But what is the heart of worship? What is it all about and how do we avoid the pitfalls of it becoming something it was never intended to be? Here are a few thoughts that will help you stay on track.

Transitions in a worship set can make the difference between a mediocre worship experience or a great worship experience.

One of the main jobs of a worship leader is to decide what keys to do the songs in each time their team plays. Picking keys may not seem like a huge deal, but in actuality, picking a keys will make a big difference in the worship service.

Without expectations, a worship team will fall far short of what they are capable of. However, with too rigid or unrealistic expectations, a team will crumble. These simple steps will help you make sure you are not on either extreme.

One of the most important things a worship team can do is set up on and off-stage guidelines. Many people may have different expectations and ideas for how the worship team members should dress and act to even be up on stage. So, where do we draw the line?

We hear the word ‘excellence’ thrown around a lot in our worship communities. What exactly does it mean to be excellent in the context of musical worship?