Chapter 29

In chapter 29 the author talks about being uncomfortable. He starts off the chapter by saying what his parents used to tell him, " you don't have to like it, you just have to do it." He tells a story about how he first started leading worship without a guitar. It was uncomfortable but it was something he had to do for the better.

My favorite part was how he used personal examples to prove his point and show that it is important to do what you're uncomfortable doing in order to achieve success.

Chapter 28

In chapter 28 the author talks about the actual service. Leading up to the service there should not be any major changes if it was well planned. Also the songs should be in a good order and should not jump around from tempo to tempo. Each song should have a topic and the worship leader should be sensitive to the worship of people.

My favorite part was how the author relates the service to an athletic event.

Chapter 27

Chapter 27 the author talks about the importance of planning mentally for worship. Each service is important and must be well thought out and planned. Some people say that if a service is planned then it is not from God. But God actually encourages planning and is a God of order.

My favorite was how he said Jesus had a plan of salvation and we should plan also.

Chapter 15

In this chapter the author talks about diplomacy. The main parts of the chapter are the example the author gives of different situations where people in the worship band did not get along. In the stories the problems got so big that people wanted to leave the church.  As worship leaders we should strive to build positive relationships with other band members in order to work together to lead the church.

My favorite part of the chapter was how the author gives real life stories. It is cool to see what really goes on within churches around the country. I personally have seen many arguments break a church apart.

Chapter 14

in this chapter the author speaks on the topic of caring for the congregation. He reminds us how it is important to listen to the feedback from the congregation. Our job is not just to do ministry but to minister to the people. We can not please everyone with the song selection but it is important to be in agreement with the majority.

My favorite part is how he says as a worship leader it is important to out the needs of others before our own as worship leaders. It is easy to get caught into to only thinking about what we want instead of what the church needs.

Chapter 13

In this chapter the author talks about priorities. In the chapter he goes into detail of what our priorities should be. He says above all God should be first in our lives. We must seek God and focus on him first before anything else. Second is our family, are family will always be there for us so we must build a relationship with them and set aside time for them.

My favorite part of this chapter is how he gives examples of his own life and how he has his priorities straight. I loved reading this chapter because as I get older it is harder to give time to what's really important. It is easy to get selfish and put myself as a priority but in order to grow I must put Hod and others first. 

Chapter 12

In this chapter the author talks about spiritual gifts. It is important as musicians and worship leaders to find the spiritual gifts that God gave us. It is easy to focus on the musical talent God gave us and forget about the spiritual aspect of ministry. As leaders it is vital to find out spiritual gift in order to grow the kingdom of God.

My favorite part was how the author used scripture to prove how we all have spiritual gifts and how important it is to cherish it. The author brings the reader back to focus on things that may be skipped on.