Emily Eslick's Worship Blog

In Chapter six of Worship Matters, Kauflin talks about how Worship leading began. He makes a point to list the evolution of singing in church, ranging from choirs, to circle singing in ancient times. Not all of these methods were the most affective, so when modern worship leading came into affect around the 70's, it changed the game. He also notes that worship leading doesn't half to be singing, it can be art, dance, praise, preaching, or even encoraugment.  I completely agree with the things Bob Kauflin says. Worship leading doesn't have to be music. You can lead worship by doing many things. A modern worship leaders main requirement is is to be spirit lea, but what you do with you're calling is up to you. Dancing, art, preaching, and praying over people are just as valid as singing a song to your congregation. I think that worship leading as we know it today is inspiring because of how diverse it it. Song of the day (lol): Pursue/ All I Need is You ...

In part one of Worship Matters, Bob Kaulflin talks about leading a congregation with integrity. Staying true to the original purpose God had for worship leaders can be hard. Getting lost in selfishness and pride can get you off the path people called to worship leading set out on. When you lead with a self directed motive, all you really are looking for is validation for how you sound/look. By staying in tune with the heart of worship, aka God, you can focus on glorifying God and leading you're peers to a place of true spirit lead worship. I personally believe that worship leading has to come from a place of true selflessness. My greatest priority on stage is to be guided by the Holy Spirit and make decisions in the moment that will help shape the atmosphere. Sounding good and song choice are important, but leading from a place where that is your only priority makes the worship experience not about God. I've had experiences where I get thrown off by a mistake and ruin...