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.